Associate HSES Specialist

Job Overview:
The Associate HSES Specialist works with HSES Specialists / Supervisors to leverage conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures to plan, implement and coordinate HSES programs to prevent or correct hazardous conditions.

Responsibilities:

• Provide HSE leadership to field personnel and set standards of behavior.
• Have a working knowledge of current HSES policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Ensure company HSE policies and procedures are implemented consistently and effectively and are known and understood by all employees.
• Regularly inspect work areas to identify unsafe acts and conditions and advise line management of those that cannot immediately be corrected.
• Assist with incident investigations and compilation of reports.
• Monitor maintenance and inspection of the lifesaving and firefighting equipment.
• Assist with medical evacuations (medivacs) and respond to emergencies promptly.
• Ensure HSE communications received from Line Management, such as HSES Performance, statistics, critical communications, etc., are brought to the attention of all employees via the posting of such information on HSES Notice boards and discussion at HSES meetings.
• Observe workgroups and intervene and advise workers if found committing unsafe acts.
• Keep supervisors advised of such acts.
• Observe work groups and provide guidance and coaching to personnel to perform work safely.
• Observe the condition of the plant (cranes, forklifts, etc.), report deficiencies to the relevant Supervisor.
• Observe/assist supervision during the delivery of Toolbox Talks.

Qualifications:

• Degree or Diploma (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in a related field.
• 3 years of relevant experience.
• Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function.
• Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.
• Be conversant with local and international HSES laws, codes, regulations, and norms.