Hse Specialist

Bayer; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bayer is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist in Gauteng to lead health, safety, and environment (HSE) efforts across operations. The role demands a strong background in chemical engineering and safety management, along with extensive experience in HSE compliance and risk assessments. This position involves overseeing safety measures, conducting audits, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements to foster a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of working experience including 5 years as HSE Specialist.
• Active, energetic, and innovative.
• Able to handle pressures during audits and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Implement HSE Policy and facilitate risk assessments.
• Conduct operational inspections and drive HSE awareness.
• Oversee hazardous waste incinerator operations.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Assessment

Compliance Management

Safety Management

Incident Investigation

Education

B-Tech in Safety Management or Chemical Engineering

Job description

Co-ordinating and Leading HSE at both operational and leadership levels and be responsible for provision of a safe and secure working environment for employees, contractors and visitors.

Site specialist in terms of know how in relation to HSE matters and a key point of contact for the site in relation to both Africa and Europe regions in implementation of key lessons learned and best practices.

The hazardous waste incinerator always operates within the Atmospheric Emission License (AEL) conditions to keep our License to Operate including liaising with licensing authorities.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Implement HSE Policy (Commitment) through maintenance and sustainability of ISO (EMS) and ISO (OHSMS).

Facilitate and Lead Identification of Hazards and Assessments of Risks (Baseline and Task Risk assessments) including unsafe acts and operational conditions throughout the site.

Ensure that all tasks performed have risk assessments and control measures are implemented and maintained.

Carry out operational inspections highlighting areas of concerns with regards to safety and recommend corrective measures.

Drive and Lead Health, Safety and Environment at operational level by being in close to the customer (entire site), through provision of direction, guidance, support and knowhow.

Co-ordinate, Lead and Facilitate investigation of minor and recordable incidents and execution of corrective actions.

Participate in HSE internal, certifications, Bayer Global and customer's audits including government inspections (Department of Labour) and other departments (EMI, DEFF, GDARD) etc.

Schedule and organize all legally required training, inspections and audits to ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Coordinate and Lead contractor management on site by ensuring that all contractors comply with minimum requirements of the Construction Regulations Act.

All bylaws' permits up to date and limits adhered too including AEL, Effluent, Storage of Dangerous Chemicals, Canteen etc.

Responsible for improving working conditions by engaging with employees, seeking improvement ideas and solutions for better working conditions, be a challenger of status quo.

Participate in EMEA HSE Forums, be a key contact person for implementation of lessons learned and measures to prevent high severity incidents.

Drive and Co-ordinate HSE awareness through training, QHSE bulletins, Safety moments, Safety days, Wellness days etc.

Oversee operation of the hazardous waste incinerator and ensure its operated safely, within the limits of the AEL and without air pollution complaints and incidents.

Key Working Relations

Reports to Sustainability Unit Lead

The entire site in relation to the Health and Safety, Environment Systems.

Governmental Departments and Authorities

Regional HSE Experts and Forums

Qualifications & Competencies

B-Tech in Safety Management or Chemical Engineering with a chemical background a must.

Have a minimum of 10 years' working experience of which 5 years as a HSE Specialist or Manager in a chemical plant.

Be active, energetic, challenger of status quo, innovative, initiatives taker, self-starter, confident and able to work with minimum supervision.

Be able to work and handle pressure during audits, incidents and government inspections.

Division : Crop Science

Location :

Functional Area :

Sustainability, Health, Safety, Environment

Position Grade : VS 1.1

Employment Type : Regular

Work Time : Standard

Contact Us

Address

Telephone

E-Mail

9 Country Estate Drive, Waterfall City, Johannesburg, .

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.