EHS Specialist II

EHS ENGINEER

Responsibilities
• Ensure that the highest standards of Environmental Health and Safety are maintained throughout the plant in an ever-changing business environment.
• Foster a positive culture of continuous improvement while also ensuring that the site complies with all statutory Employment and EHS related legislation, Corporate Technical Standards and Policies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant EHS legislation and develop systems and procedures that optimizes the safety, health and environmental performance of the Site.
• Ensure that effective contractor management systems and procedures are followed and maintain Contractor Safety Performance KPI’s.

Requirements
Essential Requirements
• BSc in Occupational Safety & Health Level 8, or equivalent, or a degree in a related discipline is a necessary requirement for this position
• 2-3 years relevant experience

Desired Requirements
• Internal Occupational Health and Safety Management System Auditor (ISO 45001 & ISO14001)

Experience Required
Technical/Business Knowledge -Job Skills/Experience Required
• Provide direction and support to the site in meeting the requirements of the Global EHS Management and Technical Standards, ISO and other external regulations.
• Maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Certification.
• Liaise with Managers /Ensure employees are trained to a defined competency standard with all applicable EHS policies and procedures.
• Perform Risk assessments throughout the plant and oversee and monitor training on risk assessments.
• Ensure adequate training is in place to ensure that employees and contractors can perform their roles in compliance with all EHS standards.
• Manage the EHS Assessment of all new chemicals and processes.
• Implement ongoing evaluation of EHS awareness activities and develop continuous improvement on EHS programmes.
• Provide EHS reports to Division and Corporate as requested.
• Support, improve and continuously monitor the Site Emergency Response Plan to ensure it meets the requirements of changing processes.
• Support the Emergency Response Team during an EHS emergency.
• Support EHS activities during construction phases.
• Assist in induction and training of new and/or existing employees.
• Auditing to ensure compliance with safety standards and with the corporate management and technical standards.
• Monitor and achieve environmental targets such as recycling, waste, emissions etc.
• Maintain the Global incident reporting system.
• Maintains and enforces the requirements of the sites environmental licence.

Cognitive Skills
• Sustained Attention, the position requires a high level of attention to detail and mental concentration, to ensure total compliance with safety policies, procedures and legislative requirements at all times.
• Response Inhibition – avoid distractions.
• Speed of Information Processing.
• Cognitive Flexibility and Control, the position requires proven problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt to new manufacturing processes on a regular basis.
• Multiple Simultaneous Attention.
• Working Memory.
• Category Formation.
• The position requires proven technical skills, to ensure the person can cope with the technical demands of the position at all times.
• The position requires the total commitment to quality and safety at all times.

Ownership/Accountability
• Every employee has a personal responsibility to commit to the Vision, to engage and align with the Strategic Imperatives, and to consistently execute in accordance with the  Operational Pillars and Ways of Work.

Influence/Leadership
• May be required to support Cross functional teams and cost improvement projects.

Decision Making/Impact
• Ability to make key strategic decisions in a timely manner in support of organisations, goals and targets complimenting a highly focused and effective organisation.

Supervision Received/Provided
• Supervision provided by Department Manager providing clear and concise goals and routine objective.


EHS Responsibilities
• Comply with the EHS policy and procedures and demonstrate EHS best practices in all work activities.
• Continually be conscious of your own safety and that of others, always complying with safety notices and barriers.
• Report any EHS incidents and/or Near Misses (unsafe acts and conditions) immediately to your supervisor and always raise the event in EHS system.
• Support a culture of EHS excellence by recognizing and submitting opportunities for EHS improvement on EHS system.
• Attend all required EHS training and medical surveillance programs.
• Wear PPE as required.