Safety Specialist at Air Liquide

• Safety Specialist  is accountable for the Safety Management for the company, They will assist the  HSES Manager and the respective facility Managers, with Health, Safety and Environmental standards and mandatory regulations pertaining to the country and the company.
• Establish and maintain a written HSE Policy ensuring it is communicated to all personnel along with all HSE procedures (Including inspections, JHA, audits, work permits, etc) and monitoring the HSE compliance regulations
• Assist local management with the implementation and monitoring of the HSE program and objectives.
• Evaluates HSE non-conformities related to Group documents, procedures technical standards or local regulations with facilities management
• Ensure HSE and Internal/External Audits are conducted properly and in a timely manner with development of action plans 
• Provide professional support and advice to the Operations Management and staff on HSE matters.
• Responsible for ensuring that the company is compliant with the Safety, Health and Environment legal framework of SA, that procedures are in place, implemented and to support the operations at subsidiary level.
• Conducts or coordinates industrial hygiene monitoring as necessary;
• Coordinating HSE training program for employees and contractors entering site to assure they are trained and qualified to do their jobs safely 
• Assists and issues an expert opinion to local management for the analyses of Safety events, (PSSE,NLTA/LTA) and guarantees the quality of the analysis and reporting.
• Assists with completion of Safe Work and other Life Saving Permits
• Provides on-the-floor HSES coaching and recognition
• Regular communication on HSE topics, KPI’s, initiatives and organizational achievements
• Participates in job hazard analysis, process hazard analysis, management of change and pre-startup safety reviews;
• Assists in driving a safety ownership culture and engaging employees in managing all HSE related matters.
• Apply global best practices of safety for our industry in planning and execution of this key HSE roll. 

Educational requirements

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Environmental/ Safety Management

Experience

• 7+ years  relevant experience in the Gas, Mining or Chemical Industry.
• Safety & Risks aspects experience
• Maintaining accreditations for FSSC, SAHPRA, ISO