Reports to: Directly reporting to HSSE ManagerCategory: FTELocation: El Jadida, MoroccoUnit / Division / Department / Section: Geo-market HSSE Department
JOB PURPOSE
- HSSE Professional to act as a ‘trusted advisor,’ collaborating with HSSE Team, Supervisors and workers, as a critical partner providing recommendations with appropriate judgment on HSSE issues.
- HSSE leader to support plant in the implementation of HSSE systems and safe work practices, aiming to cultivate a safe and healthy working environment inspire employees, promote a culture of safety, trust, and care, and enhance environmental stewardship.
- To set high safety standards by serving as an influencer and catalyst for change, and by fostering relationships with internal and external stakeholders
TECHNICAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
HSSE Management System
- Support the implementation of a systems approach to health, safety and environment
Organizational culture and its impact on HSSE
- Support Plant leaders, supervisors, and workers on methods to foster and monitor a positive culture of safety and caring and environmental stewardship
Communication, engagement and influence
- Communicate, engage with and influence line and middle management, supervisors, and workers to mitigate risk and optimize worker health and safety
Regulatory and Compliance Management
- Interpret and comply with laws and regulations applicable to operations.
- Consider the spirit and intent of the law and apply good practice and HSSE principles to reduce risk.
- Apply legal and ethical standards to HSSE practice
HSSE Risk Management
- Support implementation and maintenance of routine HSSE risk assessment, control and management processes in normal operations and emergencies.
Incident Management
- Support implementation of incident management system including investigation, reporting, and corrective actions
Training and Development
- Develop, conduct, and implement HSSE training programs for all employees
Measurement and evaluation of HSSE performance
- Support monitoring and measurement of HSSE performance
Audits and Inspections
- Conduct regular HSSE audits and inspections
SPAN OF Communication
- Internal: Influence/Leadership: Develops relationships with management, supervisors and HSSE to create/influence HSSE policies, objectives, and strategy to act as a change agent to support improvement in HSSE.
- External: Local authority, Fire Brigade, Municipality, Third Party Safety Specialists and Training Providers, Accreditation Bodies
Job relevant information (BOUNDARIES & DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY)
- Stops work if unsafe, working under the general direction of the HSSE manager with personal accountability for outputs. determines when issues should be escalated to a higher level.
Skills
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
HSSE Certifications:
- NEBOSH International General Certificate in OHS (preferred)
- ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 Auditor (preferred)
Preferred Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in HSSE, with at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing industry.
- Some audit experience would be a beneficial.
- Experience in incident investigations and delivery of basic HSSE training.
Job-Specific Skills:
- Strong knowledge of HSSE regulations and policies, particularly as they relate to the manufacturing industry.
- Creatively performs a range of HSSE activities and leads on formulation, implementation, and evaluation of HSSE strategy, working with diverse cultures and changing business environments.
- Understands the wider organizational and business environment and the impact on management of HSSE as well as the interdependency of HSSE and operations.
- Personal planning and organizational skills to meet work/project deadlines.
- Computer Skills: supports business processes without supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and software packages.
BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS
- Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to address safety challenges and implement effective solutions
- Communication: Act as an active listener and effectively communicate to the workforce, especially in delivering training, by simplifying complex concepts. Serve as a coach and mentor to Supervisors and employees.
- Personal Performance: Driven by results, action-oriented, and enthusiastic about taking on new opportunities and challenges with high energy.
- Problem-solving and Decision-making: Make timely and effective decisions, and efficiently navigate processes to achieve goals. Work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines effectively.
- Self-motivation and Discipline: Demonstrate willingness to develop skills and acquire new knowledge.