Safety Specialist

Metso Corporation; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global mining services provider is looking for a Safety Specialist based in Cape Town, South Africa. In this role, you will promote safety culture, conduct audits, and provide training to ensure compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate should have a background in bulk material handling and relevant safety certifications. This position offers opportunities for personal growth and a commitment to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Global incentive program

Hybrid working possibilities

Extensive learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years construction/plant safety experience.
• Familiar with Health and Safety Mining Act.
• Hazard identification experience.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safety culture with a zero mindset.
• Conduct full safety audits to ensure compliance.
• Perform safety training on sites for new employees.

Skills

Technical background regarding bulk material handling

Communication skills

Ability to handle stress in breakdown situations

Planning and initiative

Willingness to travel

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

NADSAM or SAMTREK / Safety Officer certificate (COMSOC II)

Job description

Safety Specialist

Primary Location: Centurion, ZA

Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world’s natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.

At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.

JOB TITLE: SAFETY SPECIALIST – CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA.

We are seeking a Safety Specialist, to join our Field Services Teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing an administrative, technical and training service in respect of safety procedures, standards and safe working practices. Monitor environmental issues and compile action plans for any deviations identified. Inform management of all legal requirements. As well as conduct audits to ensure compliance with safety standards.

In this position, you will report to Field Service Manager – Bulk Hub, Southern Africa.

This position is mainly located in Cape Town, South Africa.

TEAM YOU’LL BELONG TO

You will join the Field Services Team and work closely with internal and external stakeholders, such as Management, Metso Staff, Suppliers and Sub-Contractors, Clients and Site Staff.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Promote a safety culture with a zero mindset in which safety is the prime concern and will never be compromised
• Promote the involvement of all employees in improving safety
• Implementation of the site safety management plan
• Conduct full safety audits to evaluate compliance with safety management plans and systems as per the audit/inspection schedule
• Reporting of SHE matters and performance to the SHE Manager
• Liaise with Client Line and Safety management to ensure full understanding and communication of all safety issues impacting on Client from Metso Minerals activities and vice versa
• Ensure appropriate Metso Minerals personnel are involved in local dept SHE Committees
• Participate in safety meetings to understand site specific requirements
• Participate in a pre-start safety review with the Client’s Management to facilitate a “bridging document” to remove any uncertainty/differences between these Rules and the Client’s SMP
• Co-ordinate the preparation of Emergency Response Plans on specific sites as required
• Identify hazards and risks through analysis and inspection, including personnel, plant and environment
• Focus on the elimination of unsafe acts, and rectify unsafe conditions quickly
• Conduct workplace inspections
• Perform safety training such as LTI’s, Risk Assessments and Safety Walk-Abouts

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspections

• Perform detailed inspections at all sites in his area of responsibility
• When possible the following appointed persons must be part of the inspection team. 2.6.1, 2.17.1, 2.6.2 and Safety
• Keep record of these inspections and all deviations from standards must be reported
• Deviations from previous visits must be checked to ensure corrective action have been taken
• Whenever a life-threatening act or condition exists, stop the work and rectify immediately

Training

• Perform necessary safety related training on sites and office-based training for new employees as well as refresher training for all existing employees
• Responsible for keeping detailed records of the following: Hours and shifts worked, LTI Reportable accidents and personal records of all staff on sites
• All accident/incident investigations and all documentation pertaining to the Site safety program including safety officer daily inspections

Auditing

• Perform audits to measure site specifics requirements

Confidential Information

• Design information associated with proprietary equipment as well as profit margins and similar commercial information
• No information regarding accidents or statistics may be shared with the media without the approval of Management

Reports

• Compile month end report and include the following: number of shifts worked, total hours worked, number of LTIs and High Potential Incidents as per SHE Manager format

General

• The responsibility of this position encompasses all aspects of safety associated with materials handling bulk equipment, site construction and erection and commissioning etc… and requires a thorough knowledge of all aspects of safety and the site safety program

WHO YOU ARE

• Matric (Grade 12)
• Familiar with the Health and Safety Mining Act as well as The Health and Safety Construction Act
• NADSAM or SAMTREK / Safety Officer certificate (COMSOC II)
• Familiar with the process of Inspections and Audits
• Legal liability
• Hazard identification
• 2 Years construction/plant safety experience
• Valid driversLicense

WHAT SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND REQUIREMENTS (HARD AND SOFT) ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THIS ROLE?

• Technical Background regarding Bulk Material Handling
• Bulk Material Handling equipment and customer relationships
• Communicator - Handle customer needs & customer complaints
• Handle stress in breakdown situations.
• Plan & use own initiative
• Willingness / Ability to travel locally and internationally for Site specific work
• Regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and climb or balance
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 kg
• Specific vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Use of keyboards, telephones, copiers, telefax, visits and movement through shops, and travel experiences
• Climbing of stairs, ladders, scaffolds at jobsites and customer facilities
• Harsh environmental conditions due to dust, heat, wind and rain
• Must be medically fit to perform site specific duties

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there’s a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change
• Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets
• Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment
• A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together
• Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities
• Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication

Want to rise above the possible with us?

• Go to our website www.metso.com, click on careers and start your application

Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change. Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2024 Metso had close to 17,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2024 were about EUR 4.9 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.