Puma Energy is recruiting a HSE Coordinator (m/f), in Walvis Bay, Namibia.
Description
- This position reports to the Terminal Manager and is part of the Walvisbay Operations team. The HSSE Co-coordinator is responsible for promoting HSE awareness to ensure storage facilities operate in a manner that promotes safety, reliability and compliance. He/she is responsible for the complete coordination of all HSE activities throughout Walvisbay storage facilities namely Walvisbay Main Terminal (Puma1&2), Hangan, Seaworks, Seaworks, JBS and HFO. This includes conducting assurance audits to demonstrate conformance with SAPS, ISO 9001&14001 providing on-the-job operations training for operations staff
Duties
- He/she is responsible for coordinating induction for the Terminal
- Champions the implementation and embedment of SAPS (System to Administer the Process of Safety) and ISO at the Terminal
- The HSSE Coordinator facilitates the implementation of Puma Energy Group and Legislated HSE standards at all Walvis Bay sites and agencies
- The HSSE Coordinator manages the annual Task Observation Program for the Terminal
- He/she monitors these records regularly to ensure that these are kept current
- The HSSE Coordinator monitors the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) initiative at all Walvis Bay facilities
- He/she ensures that correct and appropriate PPE is in place
- He/she is responsible for compilation of Safety meeting minutes, analysis and review with Terminal Manager & HSE Manager
- He/she is responsible for planning, execution and recording of Emergency Exercises at all Walvis Bay sites
- Assist with the investigations for all accidents and near-misses, prepare reports of findings, including recommendations to prevent recurrence and implement approved course of action
- Maintain near misses, incidents and accident statistics, analyze trends and track closing out of RCA actions by the relevant action owners
- He/she will be responsible in ensuring that Security Audits & procedures are in place at all times
- He/she will assist the Terminal Manager in the coordination of annual medical testing
- He/she will ensure implementation and annual review/self audit of all HSE Agenda items i.e. SAPS, ISO, OE etc. at all the storage facilities in Walvisbay
- He/she assists the Terminal Manager in conducting a risk assessment on all Walvis Bay site specific tasks and defines Critical Tasks for each site
- HSSE Coordinator assists the Terminal Manager in drawing up sites specific task inventory and site specific task breakdowns
- HSSE Coordinator assists the Terminal Managers to review Site specific task Breakdowns annually
- The HSSE Coordinator trains the Terminal Staff and Agency staff according to the required site specific Task Breakdowns that are relevant to those specific roles
- The HSSE Coordinator identifies training needs (gaps) for ALL Terminal staff and then develops Training Programs to suit these specific needs
- He/She gets involved in drawing annual training and HSE budgets and their monitoring
- Develop, and implement an annual work schedule that details when; SAPS audits will be undertaken at the various depots/terminals, safety committee meetings will take place, and trainings will be attended, delivery of HSE projects will be, etc
- Agree audit schedule with Terminal & HSE Manager before finalising schedule
- Discuss and ensure Terminal staff understand the scope and object of the Audit Protocol and implications for non compliance (as per hazard classification)
- Ensure the Terminal Manager align/commit to the audit report before it is circulated widely
- He/she will give HSE support to other business functions like retail, B2B etc. when required
- Perform other HSSE and related administrative activities as directed by the Line manager
Requisites
- Technical or business administration tertiary qualification
- Possess a sound knowledge and on the job experience in Oil Depot operation
- The HSSE Coordinator must have had a minimum of 2 years experience working in an HSSE role or related field
- Work experience in a technical field, including operations work, is an added advantage
- Valid driver’s license or international equivalent is primary
- Valid driver’s license or international equivalent is primary
- The HSSE Coordinator must be knowledgeable in HSE legislated standards
- Training delivery experience is primary
- English proficiency is primary
- HSSE Standards
- The ability to embrace the changing business environment and to willingly take the lead when needed
- The ability to create innovative solutions to business challenges and to make informed and effective decisions
- Understanding of operating procedures and regulations
- Driving skills
- Basic technical knowledge
- Key Relationships and Department Overview:
- Internal – Operations Manager, Terminal Manager, Assistant Terminal Manager, HSE Manager, Stock & Admin, Shift Supervisors, Gantry Supervisors, HR Coordinator and Operators
- External – Contractors, Agents, Suppliers, Local Authorities
Notes
- Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted