Health, Safety and Environmental Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a qualified individual to oversee Health and Safety in the engineering sector. Responsibilities include developing safety policies, conducting audits, facilitating meetings, and managing employee medicals. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and have a minimum of 2 years of experience. You will also be involved in engineering projects aimed at continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives. This position is based in Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years work experience.
• Strong background in Health and Safety implementation.
• Ability to develop and review H&S policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Health and Safety portfolio in the Engineering space.
• Develop and review H&S rules, policies, and procedures.
• Facilitate H&S quarterly meetings.
• Conduct H&S audits.
• Arrange annual medicals for all employees.
• Initiate evacuation drills.
• Ensure H&S files/reports are up to date.
• Involvement in engineering projects and continuous improvement.
• Research and propose sustainability initiatives.
• Implement engineering projects that drive sustainability.
• Monitor for any possible system deficiencies or areas of difficulty.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Engineering project involvement

Sustainability initiatives

Education

BTech or BSc Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of BTech or BSc Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years work experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Health and Safety portfolio in the Engineering space.
• Develop and review H&S rules/ policies/ procedures.
• Facilitate H&S quarterly meetings.
• Conduct H&S audits.
• Arrange annual medicals for all employees.
• Initiate evacuation drills.
• Ensure H&S files/ reports are up to date.
• Involvement in engineering projects and continuous improvement engineering.
• Research and propose sustainability initiatives.
• Propose and implement engineering projects that drive sustainability.
• Monitor for any possible system deficiencies or areas of difficulty.