The Big Picture:
Howden, a Chart Industries Company, is a global leader in air and gas handling products, services and solutions. Howden’s core focus is on providing quality solutions for air and gas handling, and have over a century of experience in doing so.
Howden South Africa Division requires an experienced EHS Coordinator. The Health, Safety & Environmental Coordinator will work in our Howden Fan Mining & Industrial Service department AFM business, Initially the role will be office-based reviewing, revising and implementing our ISO Integrated Management System but will also require travel to sites to carry out inspections and audits along with providing EHS support to site and management teams. The role will also involve implementing and managing ISO Integrated Management Systems to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 & ISO 50001 standards. Including Howden Global EHS standards assessments and implementation. Liaising with the Engineers, PMs & Sales & applications to understand the scope work required and resources.
What needs to be done?
Support a number of projects and departments to meet the requirements of the Safety, Health and Environment Management systems.
Support the provision of occupational health within the business, under the direction of the Head of EHS.
Promote the value of occupational health at a local level Champion EHS initiatives in the workplace whilst ensuring that legislation is adhered to.
Produce regional EHS statistics on a monthly basis, identify trends and take proactive initiatives.
Manage all labour hired Safety Officers on sites and ensure compliance and support.
Accident/incident investigations and undertake timely investigations.
Maintain Integrated Management System carry out internal and site-based EHS inspections and audits
Ensure point of work risk assessments is conducted. Draft and implement client EHS files on client SHE Specifications
Arrange permits, inductions, medicals and training for associates
Provide Howden induction to all associates, contractors and visitors.
Work focus: 80 % on Safety and 20 % Quality
Adhere to Sarbanes Oxley and AX controls.
What do you need to bring?
SAMTRAC or higher qualification.
5 years’ experience in a similar position within the industrial / manufacturing environment
Incident and Accident investigation course
HIRA course
Basic SHE Audit course
Good communications skills
Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Projects
ISO 45001 certified will be an additional advantage.
ISO 9000 Safety and quality certified will be an additional advantage.
ISO14000 environmental certified and OHSAS 18001 certified
What will you get in return?
You will have the opportunity to work for a global engineering organization in a challenging and dynamic role with great development opportunities. We offer a competitive salary along with a great benefits package.
About us:
Worldwide business – Liaise with our colleagues in 27 countries.
We offer global and local opportunities – 6000 employees and world leading engineers, who create cutting edge developments – You will be a part of over 160 years of innovation and development that continues today with our digital solutions. At Howden, we have a strong corporate identity and purpose – You will be a member of our team, shaping the future of the world and tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the planet.
Our products and organisation are Revolving Around You – Our culture promotes individual development to enhance our most important asset – our people.