Site H&S Officer at SGS

• Chibuluma Rd, Kitwe, Zambia
• Full-timeSGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develop, implement, and maintain appropriate Integrated Management System (Health, Safety and Environment, SGS Global requirements and Legal & other requirements) strategies and plans, including systems, timescales, etc, that support and contribute to the Company’s strategic aims.
• Ensure understanding of site SGS operations, promoting high levels of customer service and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Responsible for implementing and maintaining compliance with local legal and client requirements.
• Work with the site management in establishing and continuously improving the HSE culture.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
• Ensure compliance to local legal & other requirements, global SGS and client requirements
• Ensure and support management and employees in understanding and implementing the objectives as developed in the Top Page and locally
• Ensure the establishment, implementation, and maintenance of the HSMS procedures
• Comply with the Document Control requirements as stated in the Integrated Management System documentation
• Ensure proper and effective distribution and implementation of the H&S Management System documentation
• Ensure everyone knows the reporting process for hazards, near misses and incident and the applicable timelines
• Lead and participate in incident investigations
• Develop a Hazard Identification process and facilitate Risk Assessments for all operational activities
• Facilitate Risk Assessments together with multidisciplinary teams according to SGS methodology to ensure all tasks are conducted safely, and that controls are effective
• Ensure that employees and contractors are trained on the applicable risk assessments and controls
• Collaborate with the client to ensure that Industrial Hygiene surveys are conducted at stated intervals and emanating recommendations are addressed
• Manage the process of internal and external audits and the training correlated
• Conduct the follow-up of the implementation of approved corrective, preventive actions, and recommendations,
• Support site management in identifying risks and opportunities and identifying possible solutions and improvements
• Support management in understanding their legal liability in ensuring a safe workplace for employees and contractors
• Create awareness and encourage employees to exercise STOP WORK AUTHORITY when faced with unsafe work conditions
• Ensure adherence to monthly reporting deadlines with accuracy and completeness
• Develop quarterly/half-yearly and annual management system reports and communicate successes, challenges, and make recommendations for improvements
• Ensure understanding and use of H&S digital tools (e.g., CRYSTAL, CHECK STATUS, LEAD ADVISER, CHEMWATCH, etc.)
• Implement induction and onboarding programme for new and existing employees, contractors, visitors, etc., and conduct and/or ensure training is conducted to comply with the client and SGS requirements
• Work with the client and SGS HR to ensure that a compliant medical surveillance programme is in place and effectively implemented
• Conduct trend analysis, analyze results, and make recommendations to management
• Prepare Management Review presentation/s that include the inputs & outputs as per the HSMS and support senior manager in facilitating the meeting
• Ensure effective communication of the requirements of stakeholders to all in all organization levels
• To develop managers awareness and ensure HSE is an integral part of line management responsibilities and objectives
• To assist management and support functions in:
• Implementing, maintaining, and improving the SGS H&S Management system
• Implementing HSE objectives as per global Top Page
• Submission of all required HSE related information as requested by the client within set due dates
• Collaborating with client, third party subcontractors regarding HSE matters
• Identifying hazards and assessing all office and operational risks, and ensuring effective controls are implemented by relevant parties
• Implementing SGS and client’s policies, standards, and procedures
• Setting up the controls required to verify and ensure proper implementation and maintaining related records
• Ensure effective implementation of the SGS Transportation Safety program
• Conduct (and/or ensure that inspections are conducted) all required inspections (e.g., operational areas and offices) at applicable intervals and follow up that findings raised are addressed
• Conduct and/or ensure that safe/toolbox talks are conducted with employees and contractors
• Ensure that all HSE related communications reach all applicable employees and contractors
• Prepare, coordinate, and participate in all internal and external audits and assist all personnel that will participate in the audits
• To advise and work with management on corrective actions required
• Actively follow-up on corrective actions from audits, incident investigations, inspections, hazard identifications, etc., to ensure that they are effectively addressed
• Coordinate and actively participate in the screening and training of all personnel including contractors and visitors
• Keep abreast on any new developments (changes/updates in HSMS, local legislation, client requirements, etc.) or policy updates and inform management accordingly
• To develop and maintain a high level of HSE awareness among all personnel through communication, training, and active personnel involvement in HSE through prevention and reporting of nonconformities
• Lead the deployment of all HSE initiatives (including the annual global safety month) and ensure participation of all employees and contractors
• And do other tasks related to this position or delegated by his/her manager/s.EXPERIENCE AND TECHINICAL KNOWLEDGE
• Diploma or equivalent in a HSE related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in HSE.REQUIRED SKILLS
• Possess analytical mind and can plan and prioritize
• Able to work under pressure with speed and efficiency
• Able to work under own initiative with a high degree of autonomy and to monitor others’ work
• Working knowledge of relevant HSE standards (ISO 14001 and 45001, etc) and prevailing legislation
• Independent in problem solving and able to make clear decisions and judgments
• Shows aptitude and willingness to learn and improve
• Energetic, self-confidence, ability to be assertive and to demonstrate conviction
• Committed to job and shows interest in company’s success
• Of sound moral character with high personal and ethical standards
• Anticipates the need for change and finds ways to overcome the barriers to change
• Seeks to understand others’ needs and interests to build trust, generate engagement and commitment from others
• Leading by example
• Good listening and interpersonal skills
• Must be IT literate i.e. competent in the use of MS Office, LIMS applications and preferable experience of using large and complex databases,ACCOUNTABILITY
• Report any nonconformities of HSE or HR process to the relevant area.
• Comply with the company code of integrity, business principles, governance, and impartiality, etc. policies.
• Comply with the client, company internal and local rules.AUTHORITY
• To implement, update HSMS procedures, documents, templates.
• Implement and monitor internal and external audits.
• Stop any work not complying with the client, company and country rules, legislation, procedures of HSE.
• To implement all global initiatives