Jobs at Tincan Island Container Terminal

Principal Accountabilities

• Ensures safety, health and environmental working conditions are followed at all times.
• Implementation of policies, procedures and systems to provide for a safe and secure business operation.
• Enforce safe working practices and ensure lost time injuries are kept to a minimum.
• Assist the safety manager to drive and manage the company'saim to be recognized as an industry leader within the field of Safety.
• Apply the overall company's Port standards and guidelines on HSE.
• Liaise with national and local authorities and communities in order to achieve and maintain a valid security update. Represent the company with local government organizations related to safety and health, in order to ensure a mutual understanding of the Company’s goals and requirements, and to work in a cooperative partnership with local resources.
• Prepare facility audits to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follow-up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Assist the safety manager in setting and achieving the budget for the HSE department.
• Coordinate studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Ensure that all safety & environmental issues are managed fulfilling the requirements of all the regulations applicable by National laws.
• Ensure that all damage claims are handled fulfilling the requirements of all the regulations applicable according to national and international laws (maritime laws).
• Ensure that emergencies are handled fulfilling the requirements of the regulations applicable nationally & internationally.
• Set objectives within overall company guidelines. Provide direction in achieving the key results that fall within HSE functional area.

Critical Qualifications / Skills / Experience

• Preferably a University or College Degree in Marine or Industrial Engineering and Certification in Safety and Quality Management.
• Requires a proven record of HSE management experience from preferably port operations and/or similar industrial environments.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives.
• Requires good verbal and written communication skills in English and in the local language, where required.
• General knowledge and experience on terminal practices (medium level as minimum).
• Knowledge of Security regulations (national, & international.) and experience on security practices
• Knowledge and experience on claims management and insurance.
• Knowledge and experience relating the handling of dangerous goods & emergency situations.
• 5 - 10 years seniority within Safety management within terminal operations, shipping, off-shore, petro-chemical, pharmaceutical or other (heavy) industry. Alternatively an equivalent experience within fire, rescue or hazardous materials work experience in transportation, production or similar.
• English, French – fluent (oral and written).
• Ability to work independently towards targets, understanding of and ability to cope with the full scope of a Terminal HSE requirements. Self starter; take ownership of work and tackles a complex environment of stakeholders.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills, including with public schools/training facilities; effective communicator; ability to generate organizational buy-in; Team player; effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.

Must have extensive knowledge of:

• Fire Prevention standards,oil spill containment procedures, emergency response methods, respiratory protection, and personal protective equipment requirements.
• Security standards, including crime scene investigation, coordination of activities with local law enforcement and general property protection.
• First aid and CPR certified.

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Responsibilities

• Identify and assess hazards, risks and control measures for a specific operation or process.
• Conduct ongoing review of operations and processes to identify potential hazards, risks and control measures that should be implemented to reduce these risks, including all costs involved in implementing such measures.
• Assess and document hazards, risks and controls in a manner consistent with established procedures and practices.
• Set up and supervised temporary work areas.
• Supervise the safe handling, storage & disposal of hazardous materials.
• Supervise the operation of any potential hazards in the workplace.
• Ensure that all company employees meet all HSE requirements.
• Provide HSE training if necessary.
• Ensure that health, safety, and environmental policies are followed.
• Investigate workplace accidents and injuries and refer them to the proper authorities.
• Establish a cordial and professional relationship with employees.
• Maintain compliance with all safety regulations.
• Standardize health and safety in order to remain consistent.
• Identify hazardous waste and disposing of it correctly.
• Promote safety initiatives.
• Compile and maintain relevant registers to ensure compliance.
• Document staff information, minutes of meetings, and reports compiled for management.
• Regularly inspect environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree or an Associate Degree.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in this position.
• Valid competency certificates.
• Registration as a Health and Safety Officer.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Applications.