HSE Officer at Sifax Group

Details

• The HSE Officer will be responsible for performing hazard evaluations and enforcing full terminal health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Health and safety education
• Ensure distribution of P.P.E’s to staff within the terminal as well as visitors and Clients.
• Ensure all health and safety signs are well placed in the right position
• Ensure that all safety precautions are well in place, e.g. fire extinguishers in case of fire outbreak, muster points, safety drills etc.
• Ensure maintenance of safety equipment e.g. fire extinguishers, smoke alarms. etc
• Ensure compliance by all personnel on rules and regulations concerning safety/health and environment
• Assist the HSE Manager to enforce full terminal health and safety regulatory compliance.
• Assist the HSE Manager in collating information for preparation of monthly and annual HSE reports.
• Perform hazard evaluations on the terminal
• Monitoring operations in the terminal, trucks standard for loading.
• Accident and incident investigation and preventive measures.

Skills and Qualifications

• (3-5) years proven experience as safety officer
• B.Sc / BA in Safety Management, Engineering or relevant field is preferred
• Certificate in occupational health and safety
• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Membership of a Health and Safety institute is mandatory
• Good knowledge of work place safety measures.

Desired Personal Characteristics:

• Demonstrate genuine concern for people and build strong communication
• Maintain a proactive approach to health and safety concerns
• Can react effectively in an emergency situation.null