Shift Safety Officer x2 at Nava Energy Zambia Limited

Nava Energy Zambia Limited

DEPARTMENT & FUNCTION:

SHEQ

Ensuring compliance and implementation of all safety, health, and environmental policies/statutory requirements.

REPORTING TO (Position to which this position reports):

  • SHEQ Manager

ROLE OF THE POSITION:

  • To monitor workplace activities to ensure that workers comply with company policies and government safety regulations in order to:
    • Prevent loss of life and injuries.
    • Prevent property damage.
    • Enhance high productivity.
    • Reduce costs.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. OHS Administrative Support:
    • Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
    • Develop all the required documentation, operational checks, and reports.
    • Ensure management system is compliant with local Government standards, including corrective and preventive measures.
    • Provide HSE improvement proposals starting with: non-conformance, proposed corrective action required resources for corrective action, and plan of implementation.
    • Assist in developing and implementing field location emergency response procedures and evacuation plans.
    • Report to HSE Manager daily and weekly.
    • Develop procedures to improve safety culture.
  2. Inspection of Premises:
    • Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment).
    • Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances, etc.
    • Conduct pre-operational risk assessment on new site and design risk mitigation measures.
    • Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
    • Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
  3. Investigation and Reporting:
    • Coordinate and participate in the investigation of accidents and near misses.
    • Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
    • Record and investigate incidents to determine causes.
    • Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to Supervisor.
    • Investigate the root cause of HSE complaints put forward by staff members, customers, clients, and contractors, and report the results to SHEQ Manager.
    • Assist with the implementation of job safety analysis and inspect job site activities during particular difficult or hazardous work situations.
    • Review and analyze accidents and near miss accidents and make corrective action recommendations.
    • Follow and ensure that corrective actions are implemented where necessary and ensure that certification requirements are complied with.
    • Supervise the regular inspection of safety and emergency response equipment.
    • Conducting and coordinating mock drills.
  4. Conduct Audits:
    • Monitor contractor safety representatives in executing continuous audits.
    • Manage the HSE controllers and coordinate their audit schedules.
    • Audit work being performed with “SAFE WORK PERMIT.”
    • Audits on MSD log books and appointments.
  5. Enforce the Company Safety Policy:
    • Ensure compliance to mining regulations, explosive regulations, mines, and minerals.
    • Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery, etc.).
    • Give advice on good housekeeping.
    • Supervise on-site first-aiders, medical emergency response preparation, and implementation.
    • Ensure that operations employees, contractors, and site visitors receive HSE inductions for site visits and operations.
    • Monitor the issuance and usage of PPE on the plant and maintain records.
    • Ensure regular emergency response exercises and drills are conducted to ensure the highest level of preparedness in any emergency.
    • Maintain records of such drills, providing recommendations for emergency response improvements.
    • Carry out alcohol testing.
    • Monitor general behavior of staff and visitors.
    • Check to make sure employees operate equipment in a safe manner.
    • Observe workers to ensure that they are wearing required personal protective equipment and following company safety policies.

SECONDARY / ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop the skill to managerial position.

AUTHORITY:

  • Dealing with statutory Authorities (Inspectors).

KEY SKILLS REQUIRED (Functional & Behavioral):

  • Knowledge:
    • Knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, and equipment related to loss control and occupational safety and health.
    • Knowledge of Mine Safety Regulations.
    • Knowledge of ISO 1400 and ISO 18001.
  • Skills and Abilities:
    • Good communication skills (Oral and written).
    • Presentation skills.
    • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Time management skills.
    • Training and facilitation skills.
    • Report writing skills.
    • Skill in using a PC and applicable software applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation packages.
    • Able to maintain effective work relationships.
    • Able to work in a diverse team environment.
    • Able to engage, conduct diagnosis, analyze findings, generate options, and build commitment to solutions.
  • Behavioral:
    • Honesty.
    • Integrity.
    • Maintains confidentiality.
    • Assertive.

EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY BACKGROUND:

QUALIFICATION:

  • Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health.
Method of Application
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To apply for this job email your details to hr@navaenergy.in