About the Role
The Site WHS Officer will partner with the site operations team in a delivery station to execute company safety policies while ensuring compliance with all applicable local and regional regulations. The role involves leveraging lean principles and kaizens to lead continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing conditional and ergonomic risks in our processes, thereby ensuring a safe and healthful working environment for Associates. A successful Site WHS Officer will build trust and confidence within the Operations Team and inspire change through comprehensive risk assessments and safety data analysis.
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The Site WHS Officer must be an effective communicator, delivering clear, concise, and consistent messages both verbally and in writing. Responsibilities include instructing and training Operations Leaders on company WHS policies and assisting operations site teams in integrating safety standards. The officer will also identify best practices and incorporate them into safety protocols to continually improve the safety landscape. This role requires a thorough understanding of local/regional regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and oversight to ensure compliance with all applicable company WHS standards and policies.
- Measure site performance against published requirements in safety policies. For deficiencies, identify and implement corrective action plans.
- Deliver quality projects on time to the Operations Team.
- Analyze safety metrics and review incident trends weekly and monthly to allocate appropriate resources to high-risk areas.
- Ensure proper incident investigation and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
- Perform frequent site safety audits to identify non-compliant equipment and processes.
- Implement solutions to eliminate risks and prevent injuries.
- Audit record-keeping practices to align with global WHS standards and local regulations.
- Audit workplace organization and Associate behaviors to ensure accurate and consistent training, auditing, and scoring.
- Lead and mentor Safety Associates during peak periods.
- Engage with Safety teams, Associates, and leaders for feedback on safety program improvements while ensuring open communication on progress and resolutions.
- Train site leadership and Associates on their responsibilities under each policy, and audit training quality, delivery, and effectiveness.
- Manage PPE inventory and coordinate orders with procurement as necessary.
- Ensure site PPE compliance.
- Implement best practices at the site.
- Implement PIT safety and yard safety systems.
- Ensure proper usage of the Work Permit System at the site.
- Manage safe contractor operations at the site.
- Develop and implement a basic safety training calendar for Associates, conducting training as required.
- Collaborate with facility teams to ensure preventive maintenance of all fire protection and emergency equipment.
- Address basic firefighting and first aid training requirements.
Basic Qualifications
- Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
- Willing to work all days and shifts, including overtime (24/7 operation, including holidays).
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 3+ years of experience demonstrating safety standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience implementing safety standards.
- Familiarity with OSHA regulations.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- NEBOSH (National General Certificate) certified.
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