HSSE Specialist

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.