Safety Advisor

Bechtel; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Safety Engineer in Gqeberha, South Africa. You will be responsible for integrating safety and health requirements into project planning and execution, conducting inspections, and participating in incident investigations. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or health and experience in major construction projects, particularly in mining. Competitive benefits are provided. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and safety.

Benefits

Robust benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Time to recharge

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to occupational safety or health.
• 6-9 years of relevant work experience.
• Availability to work in Cajamarca at high altitude.

Responsibilities

• Integrate safety and health requirements into project planning.
• Assist in execution of the ESH Program.
• Provide input to Engineering, Construction, and other groups.
• Conduct ESH inspections and monitoring.
• Participate in emergency response and incident investigation.

Skills

Demonstrable experience in major construction projects in mining

Knowledge of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001

Knowledge of legal requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools

English language proficiency (write, read, and speak)

A1 license

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or health

Job description

Requisition ID: 291400

• Relocation Authorized: None
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Yanacocha

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report.

Yanacocha Water Treatment Plant (WTP):

Located 800 km northeast of Lima, Peru, Yanacocha is South America’s largest gold mine. The WTP Project consists of two of the largest acid water treatment plants in South America (the West one with capacity of 3,000 m3/hour and the East one with 2,700 m3/hour). Early works are currently being performed on site, preparing the permanent platforms and laydown areas for the East and West plants, in addition to the Class 2 estimate, Level 3 schedule and Execution Plan.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will integrate safety and health requirements into complex project planning, design, and operations to reduce the potential for adverse impacts. You will perform risk assessments, provide input on bid decisions, lead meetings and communications, and track and monitor performance trends. Your recommendations will contribute to enhanced quality of safety procedures and work processes.

Major Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the execution of the safety component of an ESH (Environmental, Security and Health) Program inclusive of technical and administrative aspects.
• Helping to prepare and implementing Safety and Health Management Plans, associated plans and procedures, and training program.
• Providing input to Engineering, Construction, Procurement, Subcontracts, Commissioning, and other groups to assure that safety and health requirements are integrated within project planning and execution.
• Interpreting safety and health requirements and providing comprehensive assistance on plan preparation, risk assessment, and ESH program execution.
• Researching moderately complex issues and regulatory requirements and prepares documentation and reports.
• Providing support and guidance for safety studies, risk assessments, and program reviews and audits.
• Participating in emergency response and incident investigation and resolution.
• Interfacing and communicating with stakeholders and helping resolve their concerns.
• Participating in meetings with customers, team members, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Conducting ESH inspections and monitoring to identify hazards and risks, evaluating controls and corrective actions, and assessing compliance with contract, regulatory, project, and Bechtel requirements.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to occupational safety or health and 6-9 years of relevant work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Demonstrable experience in major construction projects in mining.
• Knowledge of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standard, and internal auditor certificate preferable but not required.
• Knowledge of legal requirements.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Knowledge of the English language is higly desirable (write, read, and speak) but not required.
• A1 license issued more than 5 years ago.
• Availability to work in an atypical regime in the city of Cajamarca at more than 4200 meters above sea level.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of engineers and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world’s toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

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