HSSE Operations Manager - Cape Town

Country South Africa City CAPE TOWN Workplace location CAPE TOWN-TYGER VALLEY CHAMBERS 2(ZAF) Employer company TotalEnergies Renewables Southern Africa Domain Hyg Saf Sec Societal Env Qual Type of contract Regular position Experience Minimum 10 years

Context & Environment

• Risks: Safety, Environment, Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health, Construction, Technological Risk
• Culture: Moderate culture of Health and Safety requirements, specifically among contractors
• Legal: Culture of self-regulation on legislation and compliance there too.
• Continuously improve HSSE performance and culture
• Maintain downward pressure on all operations to keep the best HSSE performance, effectiveness, and value.

Activities

HSE Operational Planning and Change Management

• Ensure full implementation of HSSE 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 changeand enable effective implementation and embedding of HSSE initiatives and programs
• Act as the link between HSSE specialists 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 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.
• Establish working relationships with all Divcom and Mancom in scope to ensure smooth delivery on expectations
• Define departmental specific HSSE SLA’s aligned to the maturity index
• Ensure effective management of resources (human, financial, etc.) to meet company targets
• Monitor the improvement in closure rate of all Major HSE action plans 

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

Candidate Profile

• Post graduate degree in HSE related Field or equivalent
• At least 10 years work experience and 4 years Management Experience
• Successful completion of courses related to HSE Management Systems and Practices, and HSE legislation applicable to function requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of HSE legislation and applicable charters.
• English is the working language.
• Valid driver’s license

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

TotalEnergies is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants that meet the specified criteria will receive consideration for employment without discriminating unfairly on any arbitrary ground, including but not limited to race, gender, sex, ethnic or social origin, colour, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious conscience belief, political opinion, culture, language, marital status, or family responsibility.