HSSEQ Officer

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions with core competencies in road freight and operational hire of material handling equipment. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. At the moment, the Group employs over 900 personnel, delivers services across sixteen countries and is poised for significant further expansion.

Core Competencies:

Material Supply
Customs Clearance
Road Freight
Material Handling
Storage and Warehousing
Offshore & Onshore Equipment Rental
Specialized Inspection Services

Vision
To be known as the company that makes Africa work better.

Company Behaviours
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety.

Accountabilities & Responsibility Areas

Carry out the day-to-day operations of HSSEQ department and contribute to the application of effective Health, Safety and Environmental management by providing technical support.

General Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Assist in compliance reviews, general risk assessments and other safety assessments to support Health, Safety and Environmental management.
• Maintain relevant HSSEQ log, statistics and documentation.
• Assist in the compliance of applicable laws and regulations.
• Prepare applicable HSSEQ reports as necessary.
• Provide assistance and advice on HSSEQ issues to make recommendations to facility management.
• Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis
• Promote incident prevention for the benefit of employees and visitors.
• Assist in the development and presentation of relevant HSSEQ training
• Observe HSSEQ regulations, wears all required safety equipment, encourages safe working practices, corrects obvious hazards immediately or reports them to the proper personnel.
• Ability to work with employees and achieve cultural change in the face of potential resistance
• Maintain positive and proactive relations with managers and employees, as well as our customers and regulatory agencies.
• Perform other work related tasks as required as assigned.
• Comply with all company and HSSEQ procedures and policies.
• Walk the operations floor on a regular basis to establish HSE presence and provide support.
• Conduct daily and monthly HSSEQ Meetings/Trainings and schedule as needed.
• Write, implement, and manage HSSEQ Programs, Policies and Procedures
• Perform facility HSSEQ Inspections
• Ability to evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance of PPE
• Have knowledge and enforce compliance of Regulatory requirements, including company HSSEQ policies and procedures.
• Ability to oversee Hazardous Waste Storage area and ensure regulatory agency compliance i.e. labeling, containment, proper disposal, documentation, etc.
• Assist in emergency response and provide first aid treatment.
• BBS. Env. Waste Management
• LSR - Life-Saving Rules
• KUE - Key Undesired Events
• PTO - Plant Task Observation
• Wellness checks
• Health & Hygiene 
• Training Conducted
• Supervisor KPIs
• HSE Rep Report - Submission on time
• Weekly HSE Report - Submission on time
• Monthly HSE Reports - Submission on time
• Rewards & Recognition to employees
• Final - Leading Metrics

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Oversee Behavior Based / Observation Safety Programs.
• Help develop/Assist in Job Hazard Analysis/Risk Assessment (JHA)
• Travel to other locations regularly for meetings, training, inspections, etc.
• Ability to oversee Safety Incentive Programs.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by HSSEQ Head

Skill/Experience Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be computer literate.
• Prefer Associate Degree in Occupational, Health & Safety sciences or minimum of 1 year experience in an Environmental, Health and Safety position; 
• Technical writing a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willing to work different shifts and travel up to 20% of the time.

Authority: 

1. Operations Supervisors
2. Riggers
3. Drivers
4. Operators
5. Casual Laborers

Reporting To:

1. HSSEQ Manager
2. Service Line Head
3. Operations Lead - indirect
4. Directors

Safety:

1. Ensuring stock levels of PPE are always kept up to date
2. Leading by example a safe and compliant management style
3. Always wearing PPE in relevant work places

The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment. 

By completing your details and clicking “Submit Application” you consent to Alistair Group processing your personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

Powered by JazzHR