SHEQ Specialist (FER)

FUNCTION: SHEQ SPECIALIST (FIRE & EMERGENCY RESPONSE)
DISCIPLINE: HSE
LOCATION: SOUTH AFRICA
DURATION: CONTRACT / PERMANENT
SALARY: MARKET RELATED

NB: VACANCIES ARE APPLICABLE TO LOCAL SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONALS
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“TRS is looking for experienced SHEQ Specialist with specialized Fire and Emergency with Safety Management qualification for upcoming projects within the next six (6) months. “

JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Support the organization in ensuring that the relevant Process Safety activities/actions are conducted sufficiently to prevent Loss of Primary Containment.
• Satisfy compliance with the requirements of the local, legislative and group SHEQ requirements and in the event of a loss of containment, have sufficient Emergency Response capability to mitigate such.
• Being the recognized Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Authorizer for any Fire Safety & Emergency Response activities, policies and procedures as well as Process Safety Management processes and activities.
• Participate in the evaluation of Critical and/or High risk tasks, ensuring they take place safely through approved procedures/processes and compliance activities e.g. Trust and Verify.
• Ensuring that Process Safety Barriers are kept intact, with focus on implementation and assurance processes for the various Departments.
• Developing, reviewing and implementing Occupational Health, Safety and Security policies and procedures to maintain an effective safety management system.
• Management of the Emergency Response Plan, the update, training and testing of the plan as required by law/site standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:
• Recognized 3 year Diploma in Occupational Safety Management or equivalent and studying further in the SHEQ environment.
• SAMTRAC or Equivalent (NQF level 5), NEBOSH or ICertOSH Qualification would be an added advantage.
• Proof of Facilitation Training (certificate or other).
• Must be a seasoned Professional with well-grounded industry exposure with 5 – 7 years proven specialized experience in Fire & Emergency Reponses and/or Process Safety Management with demonstrable hands-on knowledge.
• Active exposure to emergency response e.g. Fire and Rescue, First Aid/BAA/BLS response, High Angle Rope Access Rescuer, Hazmat and pollution response would be advantageous with supporting qualifications/certificates.
• Strong exposures and experience in Emergency Response/Mechanical/Engineering/ Operations would be advantageous.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and relevant regulations.
• Active exposure to emergency response e.g. Fire and Rescue, First Aid/BAA/BLS response, High Angle Rope Access Rescuer, Hazmat and Pollution response would be advantageous.
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Contact:
Steven Van Rooyen
Email:
Steven.vanrooyen@trssa.com

TRS Staffing does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant South African legislation. As per legislation, due consideration is given to previously disadvantaged individuals.