In order to provide a quality and satisfactory service to our clients, we are looking for experts that apart from having excellent knowledge and experience in their field, also possess personal traits such as flexibility in their work environment, team work attribute as well as leadership spirit.

For a number of projects that will commence in the following months, Renardet S.A. & Partners is looking to hire on a call of contract basis.

HSE Experts will effectively manage processes related to health, safety in OWWSC and drive a positive Health and Safety culture across OWWSC business by developing and implementing a Corporate Management System, in compliance with articulated Health & Safety standards, local and international regulations, and ensure a healthy and safely work environment.

 Job Description:

• Plan and structure the activities of the Health and Safety department in order to achieve the strategic objectives of the department
• Determine the manpower needs for the department based on the workload.
• Manage development, integration and implementation of Health & Safety strategies and plans, in order to ensure a healthy work environment, in compliance with OWWSC’s goals and objectives.
• Develop the Health & Safety policies, procedures and systems, in compliance with all relevant standards and procedural/ legislative requirements. Obtain signoff from the board and management and ensure effective implementation of policies covering all health and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with relevant departments, including managing specialist consultancies, in order to deliver process improvements compliant with the asset management business model, pertaining to Health & Safety.
• Keep abreast of any changes in related laws and regulations that affect the H&S initiatives driven by the department. Ensure effective communication to technical staff, regulatory authorities, public interest groups and public and devise necessary action plans to effectively address issues, if any.
• Lead the identification of potential health & safety risks which could disrupt or terminate company operations or otherwise affect OWWSC profitability. Manage preparation of control plan with a view to minimize these risks and promote improved health and safety impacts.
• Plan all the H&S activities in a cost effective & professional manner by being aware of all occurrences and requirements of operations, maintenance and administrative departments
• Lead audits and inspections at hazardous sites, construction sites, Plants, industrial sites, suppliers, consultants and contractors working with OWWSC to assess the implementation of established policies & systems and Ensure all non-conformance are reports raised during the audits and verification of corrective and preventive actions and corrective action initiated.
• Identify and prioritize areas requiring improvements and co-ordinate internal controls to evaluate progress
• Participate in tender evaluations and provide feedback in order to ensure tender submissions reflect actual project requirements
• Guide the Investigation of accidents to identify causes and develop procedures aimed at protecting workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes or materials
• Manage consultants/ contractors’ project Health and Safety management plans undertaken.
• Ensure all relevant documentation is compiled by contractors or consultants when required
• Review all documentation pertaining to the Health & Safety department, in a timely manner, as applicable to the role
• Review the implementation of monthly H&S plans, incident investigations etc., in a timely manner
• Direct the measurement of health & safety behavior of OWWSC staff, using this information to inform necessary awareness program so as to enable effective safety driven culture within the organization
• Collect and analyze HS data to determine HS needs, program goals, or program accomplishments.
• Ensure the implementation and adhering of the organizational policies and procedures at all times as applicable to performing the department role
• Develop budgets for HS operations
• Respond to emergencies by following related emergency response procedures and coordinate HS operations or activities with the related agencies.
• Compliance to QHSE procedures and familiarity with HS Risk, Environment Aspect Impact & Legal Registers
• Define goals, responsibilities and authorities for team members and ensure objective periodic administration of the performance appraisal process, provide feedback on an on-going basis
• Actively coach team members on opportunities for performance improvement and capability development and take actions to leverage people’s strengths, and develop them through different available means
• Identify skill gaps and organize trainings for the team on various aspects to ensure overall learning and development
• Follow all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures for all people management activities such as recruitment, induction, training and performance appraisals 
• Develop a positive work environment and encourage teamwork
• Undertake ongoing communication regarding all actions, activities and other aspects to employees within respective team, as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in health, Safety or any other related field, NEBOSH General Certificate/Diploma or equivalent, Certificate internal auditor and or Lead Auditor IOS 45001.
• Bachelors with +9 years of experience or master’s with +9 years of experience or Diploma with +12 years of experience as HSE Experts 
• Proficiency in English language (spoken and written).

Your CV in English language shall be sent exclusively electronically.

The shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process.

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