HSE Officer

Goldwind; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Officer to ensure compliance with relevant HSE regulations on a Wind Farm project. The successful candidate will monitor activities, conduct inductions, manage subcontractor performance, and carry out risk assessments. Qualifications include a Diploma in HSE and SACPMP Registration. Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and familiarity with MS Office. This role demands a proactive approach to safety and compliance in a project setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with HSE regulations and record relevant information.
• Conduct all internal H&S induction training for employees and contractors.
• Assist in compiling various risk assessments.
• Ensure that daily risk assessments are completed correctly.
• Manage safety performance of subcontractors.

Skills

Organizational skills

Stress management

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Industry specific experience

English speaking

MS Office familiarity

First aid Level 3

Education

Diploma or certificate in HSE

SACPMP Registration

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Inspect work areas to ensure compliance to all relevant contract, National and site HSE Regulations. Monitor work activities and record relevant information. Audit sub‑contractor compliance to HSE plan and applicable legislative requirements and report to relevant stakeholders as required – Project Team, GW Africa, Client.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Discharge his duties as the CR8(5) on the Wind Farm
• Implementing and management of Health and Safety systems and plans; always ensure legal compliance with OHS Act and MHS Act, ISO health and safety standards, customer requirements, as well as any other applicable legislation
• Conduct all internal H&S induction training to all employees and contractors at the Project (Induction, HIRA, Correct use of PPE, Safe behavior and awareness)
• Assist in compiling risk assessments (Baseline, Issue and continuous)
• Ensure that daily risk assessments are completed correctly, assessed and distributed
• Manage safety performance of subcontractors; ensure no subcontractor is permitted to work on site without being in possession of a safety file
• Compile and update the health and safety file
• Ensure all employees/visitors are inducted prior to being permitted to enter or work on site
• Ensure that all appointments are done as per the site SHE organogram and the communication of the responsibilities to the appointee is explained
• Prepare the site emergency evacuation plan and ensure all supervisors and contractors are supplied with a copy of the plan
• Assist and support environmental officer when not on site
• Ensure that all monthly and weekly applicable inspections are done
• Revision of HSE Plan when applicable and required
• Conduct accident/incident investigations and reporting

WORKING RELATIONSHIP

• The HSE Officer shall function as part of the Project Site Team
• Liaise with Goldwind HO, contractors, external suppliers, and the client representatives

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or certificate in HSE
• SACPMP Registration

BASIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Extremely organized and efficient individual
• Work well under pressure and have impressive stress management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proclivity for catching errors and enacting appropriate changes
• Excellent analytical ability
• Industry specific experience
• Clear criminal record
• English speaking
• MS Office software familiarity with the construction activities and limitations of wind farm, substation, and transmission line
• OHS Act; construction regulations
• First aid Level 3
• Understanding of OHSAS 45001 and ISO 14001
• Understanding of applicable legislation