How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?
Safety Specialist is accountable for the Safety Management for the company. They will assist the HSES Manager and the respective facility Managers, with Health, Safety and Environmental standards and mandatory regulations pertaining to the country and the company.
Establish and maintain a written HSE Policy ensuring it is communicated to all personnel along with all HSE procedures (Including inspections, JHA, audits, work permits, etc) and monitoring the HSE compliance regulations.
Assist local management with the implementation and monitoring of the HSE program and objectives.
Evaluate HSE non-conformities related to Group documents, procedures technical standards or local regulations with facilities management.
Ensure HSE and Internal/External Audits are conducted properly and in a timely manner with development of action plans.
Provide professional support and advice to the Operations Management and staff on HSE matters.
Responsible for ensuring that the company is compliant with the Safety, Health and Environment legal framework of SA, that procedures are in place, implemented and to support the operations at subsidiary level.
Conduct or coordinate industrial hygiene monitoring as necessary.
Coordinate HSE training program for employees and contractors entering site to assure they are trained and qualified to do their jobs safely.
Assist and issue an expert opinion to local management for the analyses of Safety events, (PSSE, NLTA/LTA) and guarantee the quality of the analysis and reporting.
Assist with completion of Safe Work and other Life Saving Permits.
Provide on-the-floor HSES coaching and recognition.
Regular communication on HSE topics, KPI’s, initiatives and organizational achievements.
Participate in job hazard analysis, process hazard analysis, management of change and pre-startup safety reviews.
Assist in driving a safety ownership culture and engaging employees in managing all HSE related matters.
Apply global best practices of safety for our industry in planning and execution of this key HSE role.
Are you a MATCH?
Educational requirements
Experience
7+ years relevant experience in the Gas, Mining or Chemical Industry.
Safety & Risks aspects experience.
Maintaining accreditations for FSSC, SAHPRA, ISO.
Knowledge and Know-how specific to the job
Experience in Operations.
Understand Risk Management methods.
Strong knowledge of Safety Risk tools to manage high severity activities (Fall protection plans, Safe Work Permit, JHAs etc.).
Working knowledge of South African legislation i.e OSHAct, NEMA and related regulations.
Working knowledge of AL Group IMS, Technical, HSE and risk policies added advantage.
Our Differences make our Performance
At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.
About Us
A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.
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