HSE Manager Southern Africa Area – Alrode, Alberton needed at Air Liquide

• HSE Manager is accountable for the Occupational, Health, Safety and Environment  Management for Air Liquide. He/she will assist the  Risk & Systems Director and the respective facility Managers, with Health, Safety and Environmental standards and mandatory regulations pertaining to the country and the company.
• Establish and maintain a written HSE Policy ensuring it is communicated to all personnel along with all HSE procedures (Including inspections, JHA, audits, work permits, etc) and monitoring the HSE compliance regulations
• Organize HSE Management Review Meetings, ensure the HSE Plan is in place and in compliance with the IMS requirements, assisting facility managers to establish their Site specific HSE Plans, and is responsible for all HSE reporting processes and KPI monitoring
• Responsible to ensure that Air Liquide Pty is compliant with the Safety, Health and Environment legal framework of SAA, that procedures are in place,implemented and to support the operations at subsidiary and facility level
• Ensure employees are trained and qualified to do their jobs safely by having an HSE training program in place for employees, customers and contractors entering AL sites
• Ensure all accidents and incidents are investigated, analyzed and root causes determined as per procedure and to “Close the loop” by ensuring that actions are implemented in timely manner to prevent reoccurrence of safety events
• Ensure emergency preparedness plans are in place and emergency teams are assigned and trained for all facilities within his/her scope..
• Regular communication on HSE topics, KPI’s, initiatives and organizational achievements
• Promote best practices in HSE leadership within the organization
• Responsible for driving a safety ownership culture and engaging employees in managing all HSE related matters.
• Apply global best practices of safety for our industry in planning and execution 

Educational requirements

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or Environmental/ Safety Management

Experience 

• 10 years relevant experience in the Gas or chemical Industry.
• HSE & Risks aspects experience

Knowledge and Know-how specific to the job 

• Experience in Operations
• Understand Risk Management methods
• Basic knowledge of Risk Analysis tools Hazop, LOPA etc.)
• Working knowledge of South African legislation i.e OSHAct, NEMA and related regulations
• Working knowledge of AL Group IMS, Technical, HSE and risk policies added advantage