Provide support to the Outage Manager in the implementation and maintenance of the Outage EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Plan and EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Management System. Supervise site activities to ensure that the defined Outage EHS (Environment Health & Safety) rules are complied with. Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Outage Manager/ Site Leader to develop the Daily Outage Report and update the daily management display board.
• Carry out continuous inspections of the site areas (minimum 80 % of the time in the field), treat and report any discrepancy.
• Act immediately on unsafe acts and conditions observed at site
• Assist the Outage Manager/Site Leader in ensuring compliance of site activities with the GE Vernova Life Saving Rules, DIR-057, Outage Specific EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Plan, guidelines and work instructions.
• Support compliance with the site disciplinary procedure and zero tolerance policy.
• Provide support and advice to site personnel as to prevent harm or damage to people, equipment and the environment
• Liaise with site staff to have deviations reported and follow up on closure
• Lead by example in complying with the site EHS (Environment Health & Safety) rules.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statement for all activities in area of responsibility
• Participate in incident investigations and review incident documentation for completeness, that correct information is captured and that sustainable measures are implemented to prevent re-occurrence
• Carry out any other specific task or duty defined by the Site Leader to support the implementation and maintenance of the site EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Management System.
• Present/attend daily toolbox talks
• Actively participate in the development of Point of Work Risk Assessments.
• Full compliance with GEV Life Saving Rules, SP DIR-0057 and site requirements verified through field audits
• Deviation reports / Outage EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Reports

Required Qualifications

• National Diploma or Certificate in Safety Management or Environmental Health from an accredited institution or college.
• Minimum 3 years experience as SACPCMP (South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions as a Registered CHSO (Construction Health Safety Officer) in Power Station.
• A recognized safety certification (minimum: of 2 weeks training) (e.g. SAMTRAC / Modern SHEQ Management course)
• OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) Act and Regulations Certification
• COID (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases) Act Certification
• First Aid training Certificate level 1

Desired Characteristics

• OH&S Act and Regulations: latest version of the Act and regulations
• COID Act: latest version of the Act.
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Technique;
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Training;
• Health & Safety Auditing;
• Environmental Compliance Recognized Course;
• Emergency Preparedness Coordination Training
• Fire equipment inspector training certificate
• First Aid training Certificate (preference is level 2 First Aid)
• Shall be registered with Statutory Body, SACPCMP, as CHSO or CHSM
• Good level of English language (both written and spoken)
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Interpersonal, supportive and responsive skill
• Demonstrated team management ability in matrix environment.
• Good listening skills

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No