Site Health & Safety Officer - Wind
Our client, a leader in the South African renewable energy sector, is seeking a dedicated Site-Based Health & Safety Officer to lead frontline safety oversight for a major wind farm project in the Eastern Cape.
This is a vital role for an OHS professional who thrives in a construction environment. You will be responsible for ensuring that every aspect of project execution aligns with international safety standards, managing site permits, and fostering a "safety-first" culture among staff and contractors.
Key Responsibilities
- Compliance Oversight: Enforce project Health and Safety Specifications and the approved Environmental & Social Management System (ESMS).
- Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular site inspections, lead risk assessments, and execute H&S audits to identify and mitigate hazards proactively.
- Permit Management: Manage the site work permit system and ensure all licenses and authorizations remain valid and compliant.
- Contractor Management: Support and monitor EPC contractors and Owner's Engineers, ensuring their H&S files and site activities meet rigorous standards.
- Incident Management: Lead incident investigations (including near-misses) and implement emergency and crisis management plans.
- Reporting: Analyze OHS statistics and coordinate weekly/monthly safety reporting for the internal team and external lenders.
Requirements
- Education: Minimum 3-year Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent NQF level).
- Certifications: * GWO Safety Training (Global Wind Organisation).
- Working at Heights (Wind-specific).
- SACPCMP Registration (highly advantageous).
- Medically fit for site work and a valid driver's license.
- Experience: * Minimum 5 years in a construction or H&S role.
- Wind Farm experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience drafting H&S procedures and policies from scratch.
- Knowledge of IFC Standards is a significant advantage.
- Skills: Excellent negotiation and communication abilities; strong planning, organizing, and incident investigation skills.
Site Health & Safety Officer - Wind
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