Want to join a frontrunner in renewable energy that is actively seeking early entry into new markets globally? Since the establishment in 2007, Scatec has acquired extensive knowledge and experience in developing, building, and operating solar, wind and hydro power plants and storage solutions. Driven by our company values and competent global workforce, we aim to deliver competitive and sustainable renewable energy globally; protect our environment and improve quality of life through innovative integration of technology; and create shareholder value. We are present on four continents and are headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
Main purpose of position
Currently we are looking for an HSSE Manager in Grootfontein (Ceres), South Africa to be part of our global team working together towards our vision – Improving our future. As our HSSE Manager, you will be responsible for facilitating the development, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of the project health, safety, security, and environment is managed according to Scatec Operating system (HSSE management system), legal and other requirements.
Main responsibilities
- In collaboration management and Health and Safety Agent, ensure compliance with applicable legislation and other requirements
- Ensure legal permits are in place, maintain, compliance and develop, implement and continual improve project HSSE management system documentation
- Keep informed of new regulatory developments and other safety issues and to disseminate such information as required
- Report accomplishments, results, problem areas and deficiencies to management with recommendations for corrective actions where needed
- Assist management to ensure effective implementation of the project HSSE program and continual improvement
- Supervise the HSSE Program and assume authority of monitoring and enforcing the elements of the program
- Establish communications systems encouraging worker participation in identifying and correcting HSSE hazards
- Ensure all accidents and incidents are reported, investigated and mitigation measures implemented accordingly and encourage an open attitude towards reporting of incidents and creating an environment for discussions of incidents including sharing lessons learned
- Plan and execute HSSE internal audits and participate on external audits and ensure that audit recommendations are effectively implemented
- Liaison with authorities and other stakeholders regarding project HSSE management and report to management
Qualifications and competencies:
- Education: University Degree or equivalent and/or valid qualification on environment, occupational health, and safety
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction HSSE management and registered as CHSM with SACPCMP
- Language: fluent both in written and spoken English
- Valid SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health and Safety Manager
- In depth understanding of a risk based HSSE management system
- Team player, building a positive HSSE culture
- Knowledge of international standards related to HSSE (i.e., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.)
- Knowledge of IFC’s HSSE guidelines, IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, and HSE laws and regulations
Personal characteristics
It is part of every employee’s terms of reference to contribute to Scatec's vision: Improving our Future and adhere to our company values which are:
- Predictable: demonstrate clear communication and listening skills, shares information in an open and honest way
- Driving results: demonstrate determination, pro-activeness, can prioritize and work independently
- Changemaker: demonstrate entrepreneurship, can challenge, fast learner, take initiates and adjust
- Working together: demonstrate teamwork, shares responsibilities, can compromise, has a can-do attitude
For this particular role we also expect
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and perform job tasks independently
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and maintain perspective in the midst of changing timelines and rapid decision making.
- Detail-oriented and capable of driving multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, professionalism, and ability to work closely with members of different business groups and functions of a global company at all levels
Additional information:
- Must be able to work in an open plan environment
- Must be able to work extended hours when required
We offer
Scatec is an exciting, innovative, and ambitious company operating in a growing industry. We offer a challenging and interesting position where you will be part of a flexible, diverse, and truly international working environment consisting of highly competent and committed colleagues with a positive drive to make a difference.
Scatec is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by appropriate law. All hiring decisions are made based on merit, competence, and business need.
Applications will be processed on a continuous basis.
