About this role
Job Summary
• The HSE Specialist is responsible for facilitating and promoting the implementation of all Puma Energy Group and Legislated HSE Standards, Policies and procedures on site.
Main Responsibilities
• Ensure adherence to Safety practices and procedures so that incidents may be prevented and/or mitigated via the identification, assessment and understanding of hazards in the work place • Ensure all Site specific tasks are identified and reviewed on regular basis, with all required Risk Assessments done for all identified site specific tasks. • Identification of HSE related training needs (gaps) for all staff on site and then develops Training Programmes to suit these specific needs. • Responsible for coordinating induction for new staff, contractors and/or visitors to site. • Ensures the annual Task Observation Programme is effectively implemented on site. • Monitors and ensures compliance to the requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) • He/she is responsible for collection of Safety meeting minutes, analysis and review for implementation of action items. • Responsible for planning, execution and recording of Emergency Exercises at the Site. • Investigate or arrange for all accidents and near-misses to be reported, investigated, and recommendations to prevent recurrence implemented effectively. • Maintain near misses, incidents and accident statistics, analyze trends and track closing out of actions through an HSE management System (Safeguard) • Conduct, plan and facilitates regular SHE and Risk Audits in area of responsibility • Facilitates the implementation , monitoring and maintenance of HSE management systems by advising on documents control, records control, closure of audits, objectives, targets and programmes as well as site reviews. • Generate reports to demonstrate HSE performance and actions required to improve SHE performance
Experience, Competencies and Qualifications: Qualifications:
• Degree or Diploma in a Technical or Business related field. • Relevant qualification in Health, Safety and Environmental related field will be an added advantage
Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years - experience working in an HSE role or related field • Work experience in a technical field, including operations work, is an added advantage. • Ability to work with diverse teams including senior management and third party negotiations in a fast pace environment • HSE Management Systems OHSAS 1800/ISO 14001 competency • Microsoft Office
Skills:
• Must be knowledgeable in HSSE legislated standards • Valid driver’s License • Computer skills and good knowledge of fully integrated ERP systems
Competencies:
• Ability to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines • Well - developed interpersonal skills • Strong team player • Organization and time management.