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• Driving
  the implementation of the Health and Safety initiatives and programs.
• Providing
  safety expertise within the organization.
• In
  charge of developing, delivering and coordinating all required safety
  training within the organization.
• Providing
  ongoing safety training to ensure all new employees are trained in a
  timely fashion.
• Supporting
  in developing safety related corrective action plans and related costs and
  priorities.
• Supporting
  and coaching site management teams to ensure effective implementation and
  employee behaviors related to the safety standards.
• Reporting
  on the progress of the Safety Programs for the organization.
• Responsible
  for auditing and reviewing the company for safety standards compliance.
• In
  charge of planning, scheduling and assigning those jobs or tasks to ensure
  the availability of procedures, tools, parts, supplies and equipment to
  support Group Standards.
• Keeping
  records of safety activities and compiling the relevant data for the
  organization.
• Following
  up on the effectiveness of the work performed and take or initiate
  corrective measures where necessary.
• Assisting
  in and/or providing expertise to incident investigations and analysis.
• Stay
  abreast with new technologies and techniques in this field.
• Ensuring
  all training and programs meet required local, country and the company’s
  requirements.

• Steer
  and animate National Health and Safety Policy, Rules, Standards, Systems,
  Procedures, Best Practices, Guidelines and Applicable local laws to all
  the staff and contracted transporters. 
  
• Participate
  and advise in the development of Health and safety annual objectives,
  targets and action plans; formulation of Health and Safety.
• Plan,
  organize and implement relevant Health and Safety activities and programs
  in enhancing the company’s Safe Work Culture; provide expert advice and
  support on Health and Safety issues to Internal Stakeholders.  
• Ensure
  compliance and adherence to existing relevant Local legislations, company
  Polices and Guidelines and Best Industry practice.
• Conduct
  regular Audit and inspections including Contractors; conduct/support Plant
  and Contractor accident investigations and make sure serious near-misses
  are fully investigated, closed out and communicated. Provide
  recommendations and ensure implementation.
• To
  constructively engage transporters and self-collect customers to
  internalize safety issues and concerns with the view of embracing them as
  part of their sustainable business strategy.
• Participate
  and approve Health and Safety requirements in design and installation of
  new and modified facilities and equipment.
• Team
  development:  coach, train, appraise
  Health and Safety teams’ development. 
  
• To
  solicit and/or generate innovative ideas and approaches to solve
  persistent safety related problems.

• The
  applicant should be a graduate in engineering/science or relevant
  qualifications
• At
  least three years working experience in the field of Health and Safety
  management at a senior level.  
• Registered
  Health & Safety practitioner with the local authorities and/or
  recognized international institution a plus.
• Knowledge
  and experience in  development of
  Safety Management System and Safe Work Culture; establishing of policies,
  procedures and guidelines; conducting risk assessment, audit, and accident
  investigation; managing of contractor, transporters and facilitating
  training.
• Working
  knowledge of relevant local Health & Safety acts, regulations,
  guidelines and codes of practices.
• Highly
  assertive, good interpersonal skills and a proven team player.
• Excellent
  training, leadership, communications and organizational skills.
• Advanced
  knowledge of human factors and/or human behaviors.
• Working
  knowledge of change management principles.
• Ability
  to work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Ability
  to strive to achieve high quality results with persistently positive in
  the face of challenges and setbacks.

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