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Site EHS Specialist @ GE Vernova

Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAOnsiteFull-time
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Job Description Summary Provide support to the Outage Manager in the implementation and maintenance of the Outage EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Plan and EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Management System. Supervise site activities to ensure that the defined Outage EHS (Environment Health & Safety) rules are complied with.

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Key Responsibilities Assist the Outage Manager/ Site Leader to develop the Daily Outage Report and update the daily management display board.Carry out continuous inspections of the site areas (minimum 80 % of the time in the field), treat and report any discrepancy.Act immediately on unsafe acts and conditions observed at siteAssist the Outage Manager/Site Leader in ensuring compliance of site activities with the GE Vernova Life Saving Rules, DIR-057, Outage Specific EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Plan, guidelines and work instructions.Support compliance with the site disciplinary procedure and zero tolerance policy.Provide support and advice to site personnel as to prevent harm or damage to people, equipment and the environmentLiaise with site staff to have deviations reported and follow up on closureLead by example in complying with the site EHS (Environment Health & Safety) rules.Review Risk Assessments and Method Statement for all activities in area of responsibilityParticipate in incident investigations and review incident documentation for completeness, that correct information is captured and that sustainable measures are implemented to prevent re-occurrenceCarry out any other specific task or duty defined by the Site Leader to support the implementation and maintenance of the site EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Management System.Present/attend daily toolbox talksActively participate in the development of Point of Work Risk Assessments. Full compliance with GEV Life Saving Rules, SP DIR-0057 and site requirements verified through field audits Deviation reports / Outage EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Reports

Required Qualifications National Diploma or Certificate in Safety Management or Environmental Health from an accredited institution or college.Minimum 3 years experience as SACPCMP (South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions as a Registered CHSO (Construction Health Safety Officer) in Power Station.A recognized safety certification (minimum: of 2 weeks training) (e.g. SAMTRAC / Modern SHEQ Management course)OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) Act and Regulations CertificationCOID (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases) Act CertificationFirst Aid training Certificate level 1

Desired Characteristics OH&S Act and Regulations: latest version of the Act and regulationsCOID Act: latest version of the Act.Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Technique;Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Training;Health & Safety Auditing;Environmental Compliance Recognized Course;Emergency Preparedness Coordination TrainingFire equipment inspector training certificateFirst Aid training Certificate (preference is level 2 First Aid)Shall be registered with Statutory Body, SACPCMP, as CHSO or CHSMGood level of English language (both written and spoken)Strong facilitation skills.Interpersonal, supportive and responsive skillDemonstrated team management ability in matrix environment.Good listening skills

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