ORYX Oil Zambia Ltd is Currently Recruiting: HSSEQ Manager


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  • Company: ORYX Oil Zambia Ltd
  • Location: Zambia
  • State: Ndola
  • Job type: Full-Time
  • Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Zambia

ORYX Energies is one of Africa’s largest and longest established independent providers of oil and gas products and services. In pursuit of its business strategies in Zambia, the company invites applications from suitably qualified individuals for the position mentioned below, to join its team at ORYX Oil Zambia Ltd, based on the Copperbelt and Lusaka.

HSSEQ MANAGER – REPORT DIRECT TO THE MANAGING DIRECTOR

Job Purpose:

Assist the Affiliate Managing Director in developing and implementing the HSSEQ Management System for all employees, contractors / partners and customers of the Affiliate in line with the Oryx Energies Group HSSEQ guidelines and in compliance with legal requirements and applicable standards

Principal Activities:

1. Manage the HSSEQ Integrated Management System extending to all material Affiliate processes and operations
2. Provide professional support and advice to the Affiliate Management Team and staff on Occupational Health, Safety, Security, Environmental and Quality matters; including operational, legislative and regulatory
3. Define and enforce Affiliate HSSEQ Legal Compliance Monitoring Framework, ensuring effective and timely closure of gaps at optimal cost
4. Streamline and enforce all key system processes to include Deviation Management (Incidents, Nonconformances, Near Misses, Observations, Complaints), Risk Management, Change Management, Emergency Preparedness, Document Control, Control of Work, Internal Process Audits, Contractor Management in coordination with the Affiliate Management Team and relevant stakeholders
5. Define and implement HSSEQ culture improvement programs; leading with the Hearts & Minds Culture Assessment
6. Implement a site-by-site HSSEQ monitoring framework for all Affiliate-owned operational sites; including HSSEQ Committees, toolboxes, inspections, and periodic HSSEQ engagements check and monitor environmental conditions; ensuring that waste and chemical management is correctly implemented and maintained, and environmental concern is fully integrated in the HSSEQ culture
7. Ensure Continuous Improvement by guiding senior managers in the defining, implementation and review of standardized business-critical process controls and monitoring in their respective departments
8. Develop the Affiliate Internal Audit framework; engaging/ developing multi-departmental internal auditors, identify and assist HR in the procurement of external HSSEQ training for Affiliate staff; working with service providers to customize content and delivery where required
9. Produce and deliver key internal HSSEQ training and briefings for staff and contractors as identified by planned works, current best practice and changes in legislation
10. Adapt and implement, in cooperation with Operations Team, Group Emergency Response Plan and Crisis Management Procedures; including training, continuous review / update, planning and coordinating tests, develop an effective Partner Management Framework (contractors, transporters, dealers, etc); extending to contract vetting, induction and vetting, onsite monitoring, audits and ongoing evaluations
11. Participate and advise in the development of all Affiliate infrastructural projects; machinery, expansions, etc
12. Ensure all staff are issued with appropriate Person Protective Equipment and training on usage
13. Manage the Document Control process, ensuring all key business processes are documented effectively
14. Manage and be accountable for all Affiliate HSSEQ performance reporting activities in accordance with legal, standards and Group requirements to include HSSEQ KPI’s, Incident reports, HSSEQ reports and Platform Updates
15. Provide out of hours HSSEQ support for emergency events and crises; leading on all incidents and accidents investigations
16. Carry out any other duty or task that may be assigned by hierarchical superiors, Regional or Group HSSEQ Manager

Additional Accountabilities

1. Manage the Affiliate’s HSSEQ Budget and proactively participate in annual Affiliate budget allocation for the same
2. In close cooperation with Group HSSEQ, actively participate in structuring a phased approach leading to ISO certification for all Affiliate sites
3. Lead local coordination of ISO (re-)certification audits and closure of actions arising thereof
4. Participate and represent the Affiliate in Group HSSEQ forums, initiatives and projects

Key working relations:

1. Permanent active liaison with Affiliate Managing Director, Affiliate Management Team and All Staff
2. Liaison with Affiliate Partners, not limited to Contractors, Transporters, Customers, Dealers, Suppliers
3. Representation in industry regulation committees/ associations where available and appropriate
4. Liaison with local authorities, regulatory bodies and industry groups
5. Representation in any taskforces, think tanks, working groups and training involving industry peers and third-party stakeholders related to and/ or impacting HSSEQ
6. Collaboration with Oryx Energies HSSEQ Focal point community
7. Permanent liaison with Group and Regional HSSEQ Managers

Know-how and experience required:

1. 5 – 10 years working experience in relevant function/s; Oil & Gas industry experience will be an advantage
2. Knowledgeable in ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 standards; Lead Auditor qualification will be an advantage
3. Knowledge of national HSSEQ legislation and frameworks, and management systems
4. Degree qualification in acceptable engineering or science major
5. Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Visio)
6. Ability to communicate effectively and collaboratively across different staff levels (verbal, non-verbal, written)
7. Ability to train and coach different staff levels for development of HSSEQ competencies as needed
8. Ability to identify and drive own and others (HSSEQ) developmental needs, requires minimum supervision; takes initiative
9. Fluent in English and local language/s
10. Meticulous attention to detail
11. High level of integrity

 

Method of Application

Address application letters to:

The Human Resource & Communications Officer

Oryx Oil Zambia Limited

Plot No. 875 Zambia Road

P. O. Box 230074

Ndola

Interested persons should apply enclosing Academic and Professional Qualifications, plus a Comprehensive CV: stating the Position in the Subject Line of the email to – [email protected] not later than 17th March, 2021.

Hard copy application letters will not be considered. NOTE: The would-be employee will be based in Ndola.