Quality, Health, Safety & Environment Officer at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Reports to: General Manager, Operations & Managing Director

Job Summary & Purpose

• We are currently sourcing a Quality, Health, and Safety & Environment Officer to join our team and support the day-to-day activities of our Operations Department.
• The responsibilities of this role include ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety, social and environmental laws, procedures, guidelines, and specifications and providing advice on measures needed to minimise hazards or unhealthy situations on project sites.
• To be successful in this role, you should have solid knowledge in HSE and sustainability legislation and procedures for the production and manufacturing industry, specifically FMCG, food and beverage.
• Ultimately, you will carry out risk assessments, audits and observe all QHSE related activities and policies within a project location and ensure operational compliance with all statutory regulations that will lead to zero incidences at customers/project sites.

Responsibilities

• Ensures operations are conducted in a safe and efficient manner and in conformance to federal, provincial and company safety regulations by integrating and implementing company and third-party QHSE policies and procedures.
• Performs post-incident investigations and communicates with the QHSE Manager and others until all action items have been closed.
• File QHSE documents and participates in job risk analysis and continual improvement.
• Compile safety programs and ensure conformance to safe work practice by all employees.
• Preparation of all the required safety documents (Risk Assessment, Method Statement, etc.) for work permits at client location
• Implement and maintain health and safety standards to mitigate hazards at both site and workplace.
• Identify and develop relevant training programs for all employees.
• Keep all safety records for all site engagements and offices.
• Recommend appropriate protective equipment for all employees and keep records of the PPEs allocation.
• Supervise the activities of all the Safety Officers that will be on-site.
• Maintain compliance with all safety regulations.
• Planning of monthly safety drills
• Review existing safety policies and update them where necessary
• Assess possible risks and ensure that preventive measures are taken.
• Regularly inspect all tools and equipment and keep record of the maintenance activities on them.
• Ensures Quality compliance for all activities at office and on-site.
• Make sure that the company supports safe work practises and complies with the law.
• Help the company develop HSE strategies and plans.
• List all workplace accidents and incidents for reporting and statistical purposes.
• Keep up to date with H&S legislation that will affect the company.
• Help write management reports, including bulletins and newsletters.
• Make sure that all equipment is installed and operated safely.

Education / Professional Qualification

• A graduate Degree in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, or related courses.

Experience:

• At least 3 - 4 years of proven work experience in industrial and occupational safety
• Sound knowledge of HSE laws and best practises
• Certification in safety (GHSE, NEBOSH, OSHA) or professional membership is an added advantage

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of risk assessment and hazard identification
• Superior knowledge of PPE usage and handling, work at height, hot work, hoisting, and confined space procedures
• MS Office proficiency – Words / Excel / PowerPoint / Outlook / Projects.
• Organisation and time management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Highly motivated, proactive and target driven.
• Creative and innovative.
• Confident and assertive.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Ability to deliver quality service always.
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving abilities.
• Energetic, independent, and self-driven.
• Willing to travel locally and internationally.

Salary
Very Attractive