PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The SHEQ Manager will be in charge of the safety, health, environmental, and quality assurance of the business. He /She will supervise and coordinate work systems to ensure that production and standards of the mine, Coal washer plant and the Power Plant and meet highest quality standards and that the working conditions of the mine and the Power Plant are favourable and safe.

DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS

To lead and develop SHEQ management programs and systems in written format, recording issues and through face to face contact, communication and team briefing.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Determines the strategic directives and work priorities (in conjunction with line management) for the continuous improvement of the mine, Coal Washer Plant and the Power Plant ,regarding SHEQ management programs and systems.
• Models and promotes organizational culture that fosters safety practices through effective leadership.
• Analyses technical data for trends related to hazards, events and occurrences.
• Advises line management and assists with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ – related legislation, rules and company standards to include fire prevention, health and safety awareness training, site inspections of company and contractors’ sites.
• To complete prevention inspections on a regular basis and ensure records maintained of same.
• To investigate accidents and ensure all documentation is updated.
• To develop a monthly SHEQ communication strategy for all sites and levels of staff, to include written information, tool box talks and management briefs.
• Full responsibility for company preparations for annual Health and Safety (H&S) audits and Quality Assurance.
• Liaison with HR Department for initiating and coordinating training plan and updating information in preparation for various audits.
• Advises Line Management in the mine, Coal washer plant and the Power Plant offices and on site of health, safety quality and environmental matters and manages the process to ensure all advice is incorporated into day to day processes and operations.
• Provides support and expertise to line management in incident investigation and reporting (including dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases).
• Facilitates all forms of risk assessment e.g. general, manual handling, fire prevention and acts as a final authority where a specialist response is required in relation to risk assessments performed by others on site.
• Conducts occupational health and safety related surveys e.g. noise, lighting, exposure to chemical substances and makes associated recommendations.
• Produces and coordinates the yearly SHEQ action plan and longer term SHEQ roadmap, and produces periodic reports for updates.

KEY INTERFACES

All personnel of mine, Coal washery plant and the Power Plant, including front line and management staff and contractors, internal/external auditors are regulatory bodies.

ATTRIBUTES

• Sound knowledge of SHEQ issues
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good analytical skills

QUALIFICATIONS and EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Safety, Health & Environmental Management System
• General Management qualification
• Experience in Risk Management At least five (5) years’ experience in a SHEQ management role, in coal mining with Line Management Experience.

CV can be sent to jobs@lauraandpartners.com

Closing date is Friday 31 January 2017