Job Description

Note: This is a Fixed Term Contract of employment (temporary role) for 6 months only; focusing on all HSSE activities on a project within the terminal. The suitable candidate must be immediately available.

Key Responsibilities: Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Implement and monitor compliance with the project HSE Plan, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure compliance with Impala Golden Rules of Safety.
• Enforce stop work authority.
• Ensure all project activities are executed in accordance with applicable HSE legislation and company requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations to identify hazards and unsafe practices.
• Coordinate corrective and preventive actions arising from inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Ensure appropriate risk assessments and method statements are developed and communicated before work commences.
• Monitor high-risk activities such as:
  • Working at heights
  • Confined space entry
  • Lifting operations
  • Hot work
  • Excavation activities
  • Electrical isolations/LOTO

• Incident Management
  • Report, record, and investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions.
  • Participate in root cause investigations and assist in implementing corrective actions.
  • Maintain incident statistics and prepare HSE performance reports.
• Training & Awareness
  • Conduct HSE inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors.
  • Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and awareness campaigns.
  • Promote the company’s Golden Rules of Safety and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Permit to Work & Compliance
  • Coordinate and monitor the Permit to Work (PTW) system.
  • Verify that permits, isolations, and control measures are properly implemented before work begins.
  • Ensure contractors comply with project HSE requirements and approved procedures.
• Environmental Management
  • Monitor environmental compliance and ensure proper waste management practices are followed.
  • Support spill prevention and environmental protection initiatives.
  • Ensure environmental incidents are reported and investigated.
• Emergency Preparedness
  • Participate in emergency response planning and drills.
  • Ensure emergency equipment is inspected and readily available.
  • Support crisis and emergency response activities when required.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain HSE records, registers, inspection reports, and training records.
  • Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports.
  • Track and monitor closure of HSE findings and action items.

Educational background

• Diploma in Safety Management or relevant training
• 3 years of HSE experience in the oil industry or comparable industry.
• Have a knowledge and understanding of legal basics.
• Any Professional Environmental Management or HSE Management related Qualification. E.g. IOSH, Nebosh, SAMTRAC, ISO Implementer, Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of petroleum terminal operations.
• Ability to plan, work independently, work with diverse teams including senior management and third-party personnel.
• Possess a sound knowledge and on the job experience in Oil Depot operation.
• The HSSE Coordinator must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience working in Oil and Gas or Mining related field.
• Work experience in a technical field, including operations work, is an added advantage.
• Understanding and exposure to ISO management system; preferably 9001:2015 and 14001:2015 & 45001:2018).

Language: English

• Good command of English both written and spoken is mandatory.
• Fluency in Portuguese