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20 September 2024
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate the implementation of the safety, health, environment and quality programme at the facility.
- Understand and adhere to all Plant Safety Guidelines and Procedures. Strive to maintain an injury-free environment;
- Assist with interpretation of OHS Act and related legislation.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards at the facility;
- Review and update relevant safety and hygiene procedures, critical task procedures and management directives.
- Review hazardous chemical information and personnel safety and recommend amendments.
- Investigate and report the root causes of accidents and incidents and where appropriate identify and instigate any corrective actions or control measures.
- Deliver Departmental Safety, Visitors and Contractor inductions and maintain records;
- Distribute HSE bulletins and update HSE communication boards;
- Implement safety awareness campaigns.
- Assist with organizing safety meetings, toolbox talks, Worker Representative Teams and Departmental Committees;
- Regularly check SHEQ Systems through on-site inspections.
- Understand and master the Plant Emergency Response Procedures;
- Conduct prevention inspections regularly and maintain records of the same.
- Assist line management with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related legislation, rules and Company standards to include fire prevention, health and safety awareness training, site inspections of plant and any contractors.
- Verify that all SHEQ incidents are investigated within stipulated periods.
- Action weekly and monthly reporting, enter information into the Company Management Information System;
- Coordinate environmental performance for the plant as per environmental impact assessment;
- Assist with achieving ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and ISO 9001 certifications.
3. HEALTH & SAFETY:
- The Job Holder will work in a controlled hazardous environment.
Work Levels and Conditions and Risks:
- Work Level 4: the tasks that he/she performs as part of their daily work activities represent a risk of medium kind and with temporary consequences like blows, falls, etc.;
Exposure to Risks:
- Traffic/automobile accidents, ergonomic problems, and accidents;
- Risks inherent to the job of the SHEQ Officer while performing inspections, daily tasks, etc.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Hard hat/safety helmet;
- Ear protection (plugs or ear muffs);
- Safety glasses;
- Safety shoes;
- Safety Gloves;
Recommended HPE (Health Protection Equipment):
- Ergonomic office equipment;
4. JOB CONTEXT:
- Peakers Operations (“the Company”) operates two open cycle peaking power facilities through its O&M Agreements with the Owners of Dedisa Peaking Power Pty Ltd and Avon Peaking Power Pty Ltd;
- Dedisa Peaking Power Plant and Avon Peaking Power Plant have a capacity of 342 MW and 685 MW respectively;
- The Company is fully owned by GDF SUEZ with registered office: Block E, Lincolnwood Office Park, Woodlands Drive, Woodmead, 2191, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa;
- The Owner Company is 38% owned by ENGIE, 25% by Mitsui, 27% by BEE SPV and 10% by BBBEE SPV;
- The projects are Independent Peaking Power Generation projects, having a 15 years Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Eskom Holdings as a single off-taker;
- The Job Holder will be based at the Facility.
5. MODUS OPERANDI:
- The Job Holder works as SHEQ Officer of the plant with line reporting to the Facility Manager and functional reporting to the SHEQ Manager.
6. COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
The Job Holder will work and communicate with:
- Internal: The power plant staff, Operation, Maintenance and SHEQ Manager;
- External: Other Contractual Counterparties, Contractors and Suppliers.
7. FRAMEWORKS, BOUNDARIES AND DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY:
- Operates within the approved budgetary limits and assigned duties;
- Company defined HSE Policies and Systems and clear precedents;
- The SHEQ Officer is responsible for:
- Monitoring and reporting of HSE performance;
- Making recommendations for improvement under guidance of SHEQ Manager;
- The SHEQ Officer supports the Facility Manager, SHEQ Manager and the Employees to deliver HSE outcomes.
8. JOB DIMENSIONS:
Number of staff supervised:
Approximate number of Direct Reports:
Position titles of Direct Reports:
Budget
Accountable for:
none
9. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Qualifications:
- Relevant SHEQ/Safety Management or Environmental Management qualification
- Demonstrated competence supported with adequate education and training
Experience:
- At least 5 years experience in the operation of a large power plant, three of which must have been in the capacity of a Safety Officer
- Use of safe systems of work
- Use of computerized maintenance management system
- Engineering concepts and principles
- Interaction with purchasing, finance and accounting, maintenance, administration and HR
- Budget control and reporting
- Compilation of SHEQ reports in the required standard
- Implementation of relevant SHEQ legislation, policies and procedures
- Knowledge of Industrial Process in Occupational Hygiene and Safety
- Knowledge of Occupational Hygiene and Safety Impact Assessments
- Knowledge of OHSAS 18001 Intent and requirements
Skills:
Behavioral:
- Drive to achieve results through self and others;
- Ability to work with multicultural and multidisciplinary staff;
- The ability to work together with other departments in order to achieve the best result for the Company.
- Take ownership;
- Maintain high ethics standard;
- Motivation of team members;
- Respect for each other as well as the cultural diversity within the Company;
- Seek, organize and exchange information for decision making and problem solving;
- Ability to create a climate of open communication on personal and professional issues;
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritizing tasks and activities in line with business objectives;
- Quality and environmental awareness and managing according to quality standards and procedures;
- Innovation, vision, creativity, taking initiative, problem solving and decision making;
- A pro-active approach to planning and decision making;
- Ability to build effective relationships with key stakeholders;
- Responsible for one’s own Health and Safety and that of his/her colleagues in accordance with the Health and Safety Policies & Procedures of the Company;
- Promote open, honest and positive communication;
- Share information and knowledge;
- Undertake such other duties as may be expected within reason.
Language:
- English Language: excellent communication skills both written and verbal;
- Afrikaans/Zulu is an advantage;
IT:
- Computer literate: must have a high degree of skill in Business Computing Applications such as Databases, Word Processors, Spreadsheets, PowerPoint and Enterprise Resource Planning applications (Maximo/SAP or equivalent).
10. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adhere to the Company Policies and Procedures
- Behave in a responsible way
- Live the values of the company;
- Undertake other duties as may be requested within reason.
The appointment will be in line with the Company Employment Equity strategy
Applications to be forwarded to:
Business Unit: GBU Flexible Gen & Retail
Division: Thermal AMEA - South Africa
Legal Entity: Peakers Operations (Proprietary) Limited
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Type: Full-Time
Professional Experience: Skilled (>3 experience <15 years)
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED/A Levels
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