
Nava Energy Zambia Limited
DEPARTMENT & FUNCTION:
SHEQ
Ensuring compliance and implementation of all safety, health, and environmental policies/statutory requirements.
REPORTING TO (Position to which this position reports):
- SHEQ Manager
ROLE OF THE POSITION:
- To monitor workplace activities to ensure that workers comply with company policies and government safety regulations in order to:
- Prevent loss of life and injuries.
- Prevent property damage.
- Enhance high productivity.
- Reduce costs.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- OHS Administrative Support:
- Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
- Develop all the required documentation, operational checks, and reports.
- Ensure management system is compliant with local Government standards, including corrective and preventive measures.
- Provide HSE improvement proposals starting with: non-conformance, proposed corrective action required resources for corrective action, and plan of implementation.
- Assist in developing and implementing field location emergency response procedures and evacuation plans.
- Report to HSE Manager daily and weekly.
- Develop procedures to improve safety culture.
- Inspection of Premises:
- Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment).
- Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances, etc.
- Conduct pre-operational risk assessment on new site and design risk mitigation measures.
- Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
- Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
- Investigation and Reporting:
- Coordinate and participate in the investigation of accidents and near misses.
- Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
- Record and investigate incidents to determine causes.
- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to Supervisor.
- Investigate the root cause of HSE complaints put forward by staff members, customers, clients, and contractors, and report the results to SHEQ Manager.
- Assist with the implementation of job safety analysis and inspect job site activities during particular difficult or hazardous work situations.
- Review and analyze accidents and near miss accidents and make corrective action recommendations.
- Follow and ensure that corrective actions are implemented where necessary and ensure that certification requirements are complied with.
- Supervise the regular inspection of safety and emergency response equipment.
- Conducting and coordinating mock drills.
- Conduct Audits:
- Monitor contractor safety representatives in executing continuous audits.
- Manage the HSE controllers and coordinate their audit schedules.
- Audit work being performed with “SAFE WORK PERMIT.”
- Audits on MSD log books and appointments.
- Enforce the Company Safety Policy:
- Ensure compliance to mining regulations, explosive regulations, mines, and minerals.
- Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery, etc.).
- Give advice on good housekeeping.
- Supervise on-site first-aiders, medical emergency response preparation, and implementation.
- Ensure that operations employees, contractors, and site visitors receive HSE inductions for site visits and operations.
- Monitor the issuance and usage of PPE on the plant and maintain records.
- Ensure regular emergency response exercises and drills are conducted to ensure the highest level of preparedness in any emergency.
- Maintain records of such drills, providing recommendations for emergency response improvements.
- Carry out alcohol testing.
- Monitor general behavior of staff and visitors.
- Check to make sure employees operate equipment in a safe manner.
- Observe workers to ensure that they are wearing required personal protective equipment and following company safety policies.
SECONDARY / ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop the skill to managerial position.
AUTHORITY:
- Dealing with statutory Authorities (Inspectors).
KEY SKILLS REQUIRED (Functional & Behavioral):
- Knowledge:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices, procedures, and equipment related to loss control and occupational safety and health.
- Knowledge of Mine Safety Regulations.
- Knowledge of ISO 1400 and ISO 18001.
- Skills and Abilities:
- Good communication skills (Oral and written).
- Presentation skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Time management skills.
- Training and facilitation skills.
- Report writing skills.
- Skill in using a PC and applicable software applications, including word processing, database, spreadsheet, and presentation packages.
- Able to maintain effective work relationships.
- Able to work in a diverse team environment.
- Able to engage, conduct diagnosis, analyze findings, generate options, and build commitment to solutions.
- Behavioral:
- Honesty.
- Integrity.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Assertive.
EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY BACKGROUND:
QUALIFICATION:
- Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health.