Job Opportunities at Howden

What needs to be done?

• The responsibility of the Environmental Officer is to provide assurance, advice, assist and support to the Howden Construction and Project Manager in the management of the environmental issues on the project which includes ensuring compliance to the ISO 14001:2015: Environmental Management Requirement System, Environmental Authorization (EA) and the Environmental Management Plan (EMP), National Environmental Management Act, Waste Management License (WML), Tree cutting permits, Animals Protection Act, Eskom standards and any environmental compliance obligation applicable to the Project
• Conducting Environmental incident investigations and inspections
• Enforcement of Environmental applicable acts and regulations on the project
• Providing technical advice to the construction and project manager on the project environmental risks
• Assessing of impacts on sites and writing of impacts and aspects registers together with the method statements for the environmental issues on site.
• Effectively liaise and communicate with senior management on environmental issues encountered on site
• Advice Howden and the customer of any environmental issues that may be encountered on the project

What do you need to bring? 

• Degree in Environmental studies
• Environmental management training – ISO 14001 2015.
• SACNASP Registered as a natural scientist.
• SAMTRAC or Equivalent / Higher certification will be advantageous.
• Incident and accident investigation course
• HIRA course
• Basic SHE audit course
• Understanding of the Environment and related regulations applicable to the working site.
• Must be computer literate.

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What needs to be done?

• Accountable for HSE on the site to ensure Howden complies legally and with its own internal procedures.
• Plan, implement, and execute safety management programs.
• Observe, audit, and monitor safety on job sites, including personnel, equipment, and materials.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and performance reviews to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate the site EHS meetings.
• Providing guidance to the project management team regarding health and safety issues and ensuring the site complies with all.
• Manage and lead inquiries on accidents and injuries.
• Ensure that all employees work in accordance with the internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good engineering practices. (Monitor that Job Observations are performed by all required).
• Assessment of health and safety practices and procedures for risk assessment and adherence to legal requirements–JSA / Risk Assessment champion.
• Responsible for the safety administration and do job observations and recording of safety requests/complaints/ near misses and do investigation on all incidents.
• Conduct audits on subcontractors before allowing them onto site, as to determine the level of compliance and suggest corrective action and implantation of action to ensure we compile with our and customer requirements.

What do you need to bring? 

• National Diploma in Safety Management or higher
• SAMTRAC
• SACPMP Registered as a Construction Health and Safety Manger –Advantageous
• Extensive SHE exposure in industrial / manufacturing environment
• 3 to 5 years working experience
• Incident and accident investigation course
• Fall protection development
• Basic SHE audit course
• ISO14000 environmental certified
• ISO 45000 certified
• Must be computer literate