Outage EHS Lead: Field Safety & Compliance

GE Vernova; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova in South Africa seeks an Outage EHS Support Officer to implement and maintain the Outage EHS Plan and Management System. You will supervise site activities to ensure compliance with Life Saving Rules and safety guidelines.

The role requires SACPCMP CHSO registration, field inspections (80% in the field), and strong incident investigation and risk assessment skills. Join a disciplined team focused on safeguarding people, equipment and the environment.

Qualifications

• Must have National Diploma or Certificate in Safety Management or Environmental Health.
• Minimum 3 years experience as SACPCMP CHSO in a Power Station.
• Safety certifications such as SAMTRAC or Modern SHEQ Management course.
• OH&S Act and Regulations Certification.
• COID Act Certification.
• First Aid training certificate level 1.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Outage Manager/Site Leader to develop the Daily Outage Report and update the daily management display board.
• Carry out continuous inspections of the site areas (minimum 80% fieldwork).
• Act immediately on unsafe acts and conditions observed at site.
• Ensure compliance with GE Vernova Life Saving Rules, DIR-057, and EHS plans and work instructions.
• Support site disciplinary procedures and zero tolerance policy.
• Provide safety guidance to site personnel to prevent harm or damage to people, equipment and the environment.
• Liaise with site staff to report deviations and ensure closure.
• Lead by example in complying with site EHS rules.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements for activities in area of responsibility.
• Participate in incident investigations and ensure corrective actions.
• Carry out additional tasks as required by Site Leader to maintain EHS Management System.
• Present/attend daily toolbox talks.
• Develop Point of Work Risk Assessments.
• Ensure compliance with GEV Life Saving Rules, SP DIR-0057 and site requirements.

Skills

Incident investigation

Risk assessment

Safety auditing

Emergency coordination

First aid

SACPCMP CHSO/CHSM registration

Facilitation skills

Team management

English communication

Hazard identification

Education

National Diploma in Safety Management

SACPCMP CHSO registration

2-week safety certification (SAMTRAC / Modern SHEQ)

OH&S Act & Regulations Certification

COID Act Certification

First Aid training certificate level 1

Job description

GE Vernova in South Africa seeks an Outage EHS Support Officer to implement and maintain the Outage EHS Plan and Management System. You will supervise site activities to ensure compliance with Life Saving Rules and safety guidelines.

The role requires SACPCMP CHSO registration, field inspections (80% in the field), and strong incident investigation and risk assessment skills. Join a disciplined team focused on safeguarding people, equipment and the environment.