Site Ehs Specialist

******Job Description Summary****** =================================== Provide support to the Outage Manager in the implementation and maintenance of the Outage EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Plan and EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Management System. Supervise site activities to ensure that the defined Outage EHS (Environment Health & Safety) rules are complied with. **Job Description** =================== **Key Responsibilities** * Assist the Outage Manager/ Site Leader to develop the Daily Outage Report and update the daily management display board. * Carry out continuous inspections of the site areas (minimum 80 % of the time in the field), treat and report any discrepancy. * Act immediately on unsafe acts and conditions observed at site * Assist the Outage Manager/Site Leader in ensuring compliance of site activities with the GE Vernova Life Saving Rules, DIR-057, Outage Specific EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Plan, guidelines and work instructions. * Support compliance with the site disciplinary procedure and zero tolerance policy. * Provide support and advice to site personnel as to prevent harm or damage to people, equipment and the environment * Liaise with site staff to have deviations reported and follow up on closure * Lead by example in complying with the site EHS (Environment Health & Safety) rules. * Review Risk Assessments and Method Statement for all activities in area of responsibility * Participate in incident investigations and review incident documentation for completeness, that correct information is captured and that sustainable measures are implemented to prevent re-occurrence * Carry out any other specific task or duty defined by the Site Leader to support the implementation and maintenance of the site EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Management System. * Present/attend daily toolbox talks * Actively participate in the development of Point of Work Risk Assessments. * Full compliance with GEV Life Saving Rules, SP DIR-0057 and site requirements verified through field audits * Deviation reports / Outage EHS (Environment Health & Safety) Reports **Required Qualifications** * National Diploma or Certificate in Safety Management or Environmental Health from an accredited institution or college. * Minimum 3 years experience as SACPCMP (South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions as a Registered CHSO (Construction Health Safety Officer) in Power Station. * A recognized safety certification (minimum: of 2 weeks training) (e.g. SAMTRAC / Modern SHEQ Management course) * OH&S (Occupational Health and Safety) Act and Regulations Certification * COID (Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases) Act Certification * First Aid training Certificate level 1 **Desired Characteristics** * OH&S Act and Regulations: latest version of the Act and regulations * COID Act: latest version of the Act. * Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis Technique; * Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Training; * Health & Safety Auditing; * Environmental Compliance Recognized Course; * Emergency Preparedness Coordination Training * Fire equipment inspector training certificate * First Aid training Certificate (preference is level 2 First Aid) * Shall be registered with Statutory Body, SACPCMP, as CHSO or CHSM * Good level of English language (both written and spoken) * Strong facilitation skills. * Interpersonal, supportive and responsive skill * Demonstrated team management ability in matrix environment. * Good listening skills ******Additional Information****** ================================== **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No