Theophilus Naicker

• Provide onsite support in a functional role to the HSEC Manager.
• Provide onsite support to Construction Manager and Project Manager.
• Provide HSEC support to site managers and supervisors.
• Ensure task specific Risk Assessments are done by the contractors and implemented.
• Ensure contractors adhere to Safe Work Procedures.
• Ensure implementation of, and compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other required legislation.
• Ensure legal compliance of all contractors on site.
• Conduct HSEC audits as specified per schedule
• Conduct daily site inspection in support of HSEC Manager
• Promote behavioral base safety in Hazard Elimination and Recognition Training (HEART).
• Provide daily reporting to HSEC Manager, and Construction Manager on request.
• Compile weekly HSEC report and forward to functional manager.
• Inspect and sign off contractor HSEC Management Plan.
• Provide technical advice on matters relating to industrial hygiene, safety and environmental matters and ensure safety programs comply with project specification, legal requirements, standards and policies.
• Assist the HSEC Manager for the roll out of HSEC information related to site activities.
• Manage HSEC issues in designated area of responsibility on site.
• Conduct Safety Interventions.
• Conduct inspections on work permits; ensuring current and documentation maintained.
• Participate in bi-weekly HSEC coordination meetings.
• Participate in bi-weekly HSEC management and contractor safety walk abouts.
• Monitor safe work procedures, verifying contractor compliance.
• Conduct risk management in the identification of hazards in the workplace and recommend corrective or preventive measures, including control systems to detect deviation from agreed HSEC policies.
• Lead incident and/or accident investigations and coordinate corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct site inspections related to waste disposal and industrial hygiene, protective clothing and the storage of dangerous chemicals and other substances.
• Provide technical advice on chemical and physical agent behaviour, impact and control as they effect the environment and health of employees and users.
• Initiate and conduct HSEC audits on contractors associated with area of responsibility.
• Provide advice to project personnel on strategies and problem solving on HSEC matters.
• Inspection of work activities in compliance with Risk Assessments.
• Participate in site hazard inspections.
• Ensure all contractors practice HSEC standards as required by the project.
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HSE Operational Planning and Change Management

• Ensure implementation of current HSE Systems and practices across all operational Units through collaborative approach with business stakeholders to ensure a strategically aligned approach to the implementation of HSSE programs.
• Contribute to HSSE strategic plan development and drive the implementation of new emerging best practices across all operational Units.
• Ensure functional and systematic planning to enable smooth implementation of all HSSE programs across all business Units.
• Develop and Implement business continuity plans for HSE management Systems at all operational areas, ensuring compliance with relevant legislative frameworks.
• Facilitates effective business associations to drive change and enable effective implementation and embedding of HSSE initiatives and programs.
• Act as the link between HSSE experts and operational teams to implement HSSE best practices and identify areas of Risk.
• Provide continuous assessments of HSSE performance in the operational areas.
• Ensure complete and accurate incident information is captured to allow for quality analysis of incidents that facilitates informed decision making.
• Provide leadership, guidance and expert advice to key internal and external stakeholders relating to HSSE Issues in the organization.
• Actively monitor, review and report on HSSE trends and work practices that will drive improved HSSE performance and minimize operational risk to the business.
• Be accountable for the timeous preparation of reports and presentations where all necessary HSSE information related to implemented programs and achieved results is displayed, ensure that information provided is accurate and complete with analysis and recommendations.
• Define departmental specific HSSE SLA’s aligned to the maturity index.

Advising and training

• To manage continuous improvement of the HSSE Management Systems and be a HSSE Change Agent for the Department.
• To ensure the HSSE Training needs for area of responsibility have been identified and all personnel have obtained the appropriate level of HSSE Competency.

Communication/ Liaison

• Statistical analysis and actions required addressing deviations or initiating changes to improve safety performance.
• Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly & Annual reporting on major Key Performance Indicators and HSE program implementation status.
• Represent the Department on various committees and ensure the successful resolution of issues between the departments, support Divisional Management by resolving the HSSE matters to achieve successful and correct business outcomes.
• Report to Management on the performance and needs for improvement of the SHER Management System and identify trends and possible corrective action, follow through and follow up on effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Act as an Industry specialist on HSSE matters and represent the Organization on Health and Safety Oil Industry Working Groups.

People Management

• To ensure effective management of employees through continuous people management, staff development and coaching / mentoring to ensure a positive working environment that will attract and retain skilled manpower and increase productivity.
• Ensure appropriate resources are provided to support towards HSE operational excellence.
• Effectively lead a team of SHER professionals, take responsibility for the development of all personnel performance capabilities and capacities within the department.
  

Safety Program Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain OHS policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct regular safety audits and inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with management to establish safety goals and objectives.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

• Perform risk assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend appropriate measures to mitigate risks.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local, provincial and global OHS regulations.
• Prepare and submit required safety reports to regulatory bodies.
• Keep up-to-date with changes in safety regulations and standards.

Training and Education

• Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels.
• Promote safety awareness and culture through ongoing communication and training initiatives.
• Ensure that all employees are informed of OHS policies and procedures

Emergency Response

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
• Coordinate and conduct emergency drills to ensure preparedness.
• Act as a key contact in case of emergencies, providing guidance and support.

Record Keeping and Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training.
• Prepare regular reports on safety performance and present findings to management.
• Analyse safety data to identify trends and areas for improvement.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead initiatives for continuous improvement in OHS practices.
• Benchmark against industry best practices and incorporate them into the plant’s safety programs.
• Encourage employee involvement in safety programs and initiatives.
  

Commercial performance

• Manage customer satisfaction through adherence to contracts and specifications communicated. This includes full detailed contract review, NEC understanding of risks and liabilities and full contract review upon acceptance with detailed risk register.
• Ensure certification and standards are in place and in line with customer requirements.
• Assist with any SHEQ requirements for tenders and audits.
• Ensure SHEQ department expenses are managed in line with best practices and budgets.
• Support senior management in cost saving initiatives.

Health and safety compliance

• Develop, implement and maintain good health and safety practices throughout the company in compliance with OHSA 85 of 1993.
• Develop, maintain and continuously improve the SHE management system in accordance with ISO14001:2015 and 45001:2018. This includes document control, review and management.
• Develop and execute health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines.
• Environmental compliance and conformance to best practices.
• Conduct and schedule required environmental audits, surveys and risk assessments (baseline, continual issue-based) and implement required corrective and preventative actions.
• Implement and review any environmental management plans established for the company.
• Manage waste in line with company policies.
• Guide management in its SHE requirements and statutory obligations concerning prevention of personal injuries and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Communicate with contractors and visitors and ensure compliance with Company policies, procedures and standards.
• Monitor compliance to policies, procedures and laws by auditing employees and operations.
• Appoint designated personnel required for legal compliance and arrange training accordingly.
• Order, issue and inspect required PPE for the factory, site, and employees.
• Arrange or conduct identified inspections (daily, weekly, monthly, etc.) throughout the company.
• Conduct and schedule required health and safety audits, surveys and risk assessments (baseline, continual issue-based) and implement required corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure workman’s compensation letter of good standing is in place.
• Attend to and record incidents relating to workmen’s compensation fund, register claims and follow claim status when required.
• Ensure that the Incident reporting procedure or the latest version thereof is followed for incidents on duty.
• Implement and review Emergency response plan (ERP) and conduct bi-annual testing.
• Appoint SHE representative team and assist with reported non-conformances and preventative action plan.
• Arrange annual calibrations and services under the SHEQ scope.
• Compile monthly safety talks and ensure completion by all departments.
• Schedule medical surveillance and maintain appropriate records thereof.
• Implement COVID-19 related requirements: procedure, risk assessment, screening, reporting and record keeping.

Human resources management

• Assist with disciplinary procedures as per management discretion and the disciplinary code and administer approved disciplinary measures when necessary.
• Ensure employees competencies and appointments are in place for job specifications.
• Establish a training matrix, schedule and verify that training has been conducted.
• Provide leadership and develop employees for job advancement and enhancement.

Quality assurance and control management

• Achieve quality assurance, operational objectives by contributing information, preparing, communicating and completing action plans, implementing production, productivity and quality procedures/ processes, and customer-service standards.
• Achieve quality assurance, operational objectives by contributing information, preparing, communicating and completing action plans, implementing production, productivity and quality procedures/ processes, and customer-service standards.
• Ensure compliance of the SHEQ department with ISO9001:2015.
• Management of investigations and customer complaints.
• Identifying and resolving problems; completing audits; determining system improvements; implementing change.
• Develop quality assurance plans by identifying critical control points and preventive measures; establishing critical limits, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification procedures; monitoring inventories through audit.
• Attend all ISO system training and meetings.
• Create, implement, and maintain SHEQ department procedures according to the organisation policies.
• Create, implement, and maintain SHEQ department policies according to the organisation’s vision and mission.
• Effectively communicate and support all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain, schedule and conduct all required certifications and documentation (ISO9001:2015, ISO45001:2018, etc.).

Communication

• Weekly reporting on all SHEQ related matters to Projects and operations manager.
• Report all irregularities, near-misses and incidents to management within the shift it happens.
• Report required maintenance and irregular equipment functions to management immediately.
• Continuous improvement
• Assist with decreasing the number of reoccurring non-conformances.
• Assist and support with incident investigations and operational issues.
• Stay up to date with regulatory and legislative changes regarding SHERQ.
• Identify critical functions and ensure proper training. Complete training registers and job observations.
  

• Enhanced staff awareness of environmental issues by providing comprehensive training programs and resources.
• Reduced environmental risks by conducting thorough site assessments and implementing corrective actions.
• Improved company''s compliance with environmental regulations through regular monitoring and reporting activities.
• Developed and implemented effective waste management strategies, reducing disposal costs and minimizing environmental impact.
• Ensure effective delivery of targets through monitoring and responding proactively to hazards in the workplace. Conduct hazard identification in the workplace, facilitate safety related risk assessments, lead incident investigations and facilitate RCAs.
• Development of shutdown planning and campaigns and ad hoc Service Provider audits on site to check compliance to SHE file requirements.
• Safety system audits, e.g. Logbook audits, lock-out audits, legal appointment audits, insurance engineers audits etc.
• Provide input during risk assessments to ensure safety issues are identified.
• Provide advice on the selection and use of specific PPE and participate in the respective forums.
• Participate in the roll out of the Safety Improvement Plan and report updates as required.
• Ensure personal and team development while coaching the team and others with regards to Safety.
• Ensure results through the management of personal and team meet targets (e.g. due dates and quality standards) in alignment to performance contracts.
• Manage ad-hoc requests and tasks in relation to Safety.
• Review and contribute to policies, standards and procedures.
• Identify, evaluate and recommend improvement opportunities.
• Compilation of new and the revision of existing safety procedures and instructions.