Health, Safety and Environment Officer

To implement and coordinate a comprehensive Employee Health, Safety and Environmental System for the employees of Vallourec.

Key Responsibilities

• To serve as the staff specialist in safety by developing and carrying out procedures with the line organization that effectively control accident and health exposures in the company and minimize OSHA citations.
• Ensure that safe work rules and practices are understood, implemented and consistently followed by the SSPF employees.
• Existence and awareness of a suitable and relevant health and safety policy.
• A safe workplace without risk to health.
• Safe plant and machinery, and safe movement, storage and use of articles and substances.
• Proper and timely assessment of risks to health and safety, and implementation of measures and arrangements identified as necessary from the assessments.
• Liaison as necessary with other organizations and relevant authorities, and assistance and cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions.
• The workplace satisfies health, safety and welfare requirements for ventilation, temperature, lighting, sanitary, washing and rest facilities.
• Prevention and precautions against, or adequate control of, exposure to hazardous substances, and danger from flammable, explosive, electrical, noise, radiation and manual handling risks.
• Surveillance and reporting on health and safety practices and systems.
• Ensure due compliance with Safety/Environment regulations.
• Design, develop and conduct safety and environmental training programs.
• Collect, analyze and maintain data essential for effective safety and environmental programs.
• Evaluate hazardous conditions and recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and/or personal protective equipment.
• Coordinate the implementation of the company's Health, Safety, and Environment policy.
• Participate in internal and external audits and launch corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct the HSE risk assessments and coordinate the actions for mitigating and controlling the risk.
• Monitor the implementation of Chemsafe - Quark.
• Ensure adequate provision of first aid and welfare facilities and support are available for employees.
• Provision of emergency procedures, first-aid facilities, safety signs, relevant protective clothing and equipment, and incident reporting to the relevant authorities.
• Coordinate proper and safe disposal of waste generated by the company.
• Prepare and monitor division budget requirements and expenditures.
• Understanding of the Company’s General Safety Rules and ability to identify safety signs.

Requirements

• 3-5 Years of practical experience in an HSE environment and solid knowledge of ISO and OSHAS standards.
• Occupational Safety and Health Certificate as a Professional.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Business Administration, Marketing) or equivalent.
• Preferably possess a minimum of five years experience in a supervisory role.
• Computer literate, required to use e-mail, Excel & Word to compile, produce, monitor, and interpret operational data and reports. Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge, understanding, and application of Company QHSE Policies and Procedures. Reliable, and able to work unsupervised or cooperatively within the production team, across the whole organization, and with external customers.
• Possess the ability to supervise effectively, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks, ensuring they are completed in a timely manner.
• Must demonstrate a flexible approach to operational requirements in order to meet business objectives.
• Able to operate, ensuring the proper use and care of company plant and equipment, machinery, personal equipment, and tool kit.
• Must demonstrate a flexible and innovative approach to problem-solving.
• Fluent in the English language (writing and speaking).