Senior EHS Officer

Sandvik seeks:

Senior EHS Officer

The role

Advises and monitors compliance to Environmental, Health & Safety legislation and instructs the use of documentation in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSAS) 18001:2007 and International Standards Organization (ISO): 14001: 2004 and to adhere to the EHS legal compliance framework.

Key performance areas

• Advises and monitors on Compliance relating to EHS Legislation and ISO 14001:2004 / OHSAS 18001:2007 certifications
• Oversees and conducts investigations
• Analyses and Records Site Statistics
• Instructs the use of latest EHS documentation
• Produce reoprts in accordance with policies and procedures and Completes pre-prepared checklists and questionnaires based on audits.
• Supervises all EHS staff of sub-contractors and Junior EHS Officers / Administrators on a project basis

Your profile

• NQF4 Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent (Suitably qualified as articulated in the Employment Equity Act)
• Certificate of Competency of Health & Safety Officer
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Accident Investigation and Working at Heights certifications through an accredited provider
• Driver's License
• First Aid Certificate (Level 1 and Level 2)
• Legal Liability Certificate for the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Mine Health and Safety Act and National Environmental Management legislation.

Advantageous:

• Certificate of Competency as an EHS Officer
• Environmental Law related qualification or certificate.
• Extensive experience in mining and construction safety, preferably in mining bulk materials handling systems and project management and EHS (Minimum 5 - 8 years' experience).
• Sound knowledge of the applicable legislation relevant to Health & Safety i.e. Occupational Health & Safety Act, Mine Health & Safety Act, Construction Regulations, Compensation for Occupation and Injuries and Diseases Act and National Environmental Management Legislation (framework).
• Knowledge and understanding of the company policies and procedures applicable to the specific work environment to ensure that work outcomes are compliant to the policies and procedures

Location

Bedfordview

Who may apply

All applicants outside South Africa must ensure that they are able to secure a work permit and permanent residence prior to applying for any advertised positions.
How to apply

To apply, please click on the 'Apply' button, or access the Sandvik website www.sandvik.com/career.

Applications close: 06 June 2014

Job Reference No: 331528

If you have any further queries, please contact us on 0800 331 331.

Recruiter: Sesh Reddy

Sandvik is committed to representivity in the composition of its employees and the creation of job opportunities across all sectors of the South African population.

Deadline: 06 Jun 2014

Job ID: 331528

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