MFC SHEQ Practitioner (Middelburg) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To conduct SHEQ and ISO inspections, administer the plant SHEQ processes, facilitate SHEQ systems management and compliance within the plant and to report on findings and corrective actions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of continuous risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status
• Ensure the OHSA safety, health and environmental legislative and Samancor Chrome standards are maintained
• Participate and comply with SHEQ requirements (SHEQ Toolbox)
• Adhere to all related SOP’s, PTO’s and CTO’s as per Training Matrix per position, SHEQ and company standards

CUSTOMERS

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Liaise with all relevant interested parties
• Participate in relevant internal and external committees

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Generate SHEQ Near Miss Reports
• Facilitate Incident Investigations
• Facilitate Management of Change (MOC’s)
• Facilitate 5S program within the plant
• Monitor the Fire Fighting equipment
• Conduct SHEQ Inspections
• Conduct ISO layered Audits and ensure ISO standards are maintained
• Collate & report SHEQ statistics
• Facilitate and ensure compliance to Samancor and MFC SHEQ systems, standards, procedures and requirements
• Schedule SHEQ Interventions and SHEQ Drills
• Monitor Job Observations and unsafe acts
• Monitor and facilitate behavioural observations
• Monitor implementation of corrective and preventative actions
• Monitor activities of contractors on site
• Coordinate and audit systems to ensure compliance to applicable legislation and internal requirements
• Facilitation of a Safety & Health Programme in the plant
• Project work
• Conduct Shutdown Planning
• Conduct Safety Training
• Conduct Standby
• Conduct periodical Overtime
• Good working knowledge of Occupational Safety Acts and regulations
• Proof of successful implementation and maintenance of a Safety & Health Programme
• Ensure Safety Systems knowledge, facilitation and compliance in plant
• Support Environmental Specialist in Environmental requirements for the site
• Support Quality Specialist in Quality requirements for the site
• Support Health and Hygiene Specialist in Health and Hygiene requirements for the site
• Work on Coupa as and when required
• Act in a higher level as and when required

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Monitor and ensure compliance with SHEQ requirements as set out by the SHEQ Manager and Samancor Chrome  

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Higher Certificate (NQF 5) or National Diploma (NQF 6) in Safety Management or equivalent
• 4 years’ relevant experience, preferably 1 year’s supervisory experience

ADVANTAGEOUS

• Degree in Safety Management
• Computer literate (MS-Office)
• Valid Driver’s license (minimum B/ Code 8)

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business Understanding

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES

Skills:

• Incident Investigation Techniques
• Microsoft Office programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, COUPA, MES)
• Auditing
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Observation skills (attention to detail)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of ISO 14000, 9001 and 45001 standards
• Demonstrate an understanding of OHSA 85 of 1993 and associated regulations as amended

CLOSING DATE: 17 June 2024