SHEQ Practitioner

Job Description

• To develop effective SHEQ risk management and drive continuous improvement towards Zero Harm.
• To execute Group and business SHEQ strategy and drive commitment to Responsible Care principles.
• To provide assurance on SHEQ compliance
• To enable SHEQ competencies within AECI Plant Health and distribution networks (Depots).

Required outputs: Functional

• Ensure that production personnel, contractors, drivers and site visitors receive SHE induction before entering production areas.
• Monitor the implementation of safe work procedures, maintain and update all relevant SHEQ related documentation and records.
• Ensure firefighting equipment, safety and emergency response equipment are serviced and inspected within the required timeframes.
• Carry out the monitoring and measurement of SHEQ statistics (man-hours, electricity usage, incidents, near misses, gas usage, how many audits done, how many non-conformances etc.).
• Assist in development and implementation of emergency response procedures and evacuation plans on site and offices.
• Ensure that emergency plans are communicated to staff and visitors.
• Review data and provide feedback on Contractor SHEQ files.
• Facilitate SHEQ Risk Assessments (RA’s)
• Develop and implement SHEQ controls.
• Conduct SHEQ incident investigations, root cause analysis and facilitation of learning
• Maintain SHEQ Management systems (e.g. ISO, PSM, CAIA, etc.)
• Ensure effectiveness of SHEQ Management Systems (e.g. ISO9001; ISO 14001; ISO 45001; PSM, etc.)
• Develop SHEQ training material and Facilitation of SHEQ training
• Co-ordinate internal and external audits and inspections.
• Co-ordination of annual medicals and compliance to COID
• Monitor compliance to SHEQ legal requirements (including permits and legislation)
• Ensure effective management of the SHEQ budget
• Ensure contractor files are kept updated as per the sites SHE specification
• Ensure the Management of Change process is effectively managed and records maintained.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12 with post matric qualification (Safety, Environmental, Engineering or equivalent).
• A Management/Supervisory qualification would be advantageous.
• Process safety knowledge advantageous
• Requires ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 qualification with auditing
• Must possess 5-8 years working experience in a Chemical Operating environment.
• Previous experience in the agrochemical industry would be advantageous.
• Requires demonstrated Risk Management Knowledge and Skills
• Must possess influencing and coaching skills
• Must be able to analyse and interpret data/analyses and make recommendations.
• Must possess good communication (verbal and written), engagement, planning, organisational, presentation, report writing and inter personal skills.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to interface successfully at multiple organisational levels.
• Must be computer literate MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Working knowledge of Syspro is a prerequisite.
• Must be able to work independently as well as within a team, use own initiative and be deadline driven.
• Must possess the ability to solve problems systematically
• Must possess strong supervisory skills
• Must have a sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and associated regulations.
• Must be in possession of a valid driver’s license, have own reliable transport and be medically fit to drive.
• Previous experience in investigation and root cause analysis is a prerequisite.
• SHEQ legal knowledge
• SHEQ Systems – evaluation and integration