TFC SHEQ Specialist - Environmental

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To identify and implement Environmental initiatives which will assist the site to comply with its objective of Zero Harm and all legal requirements.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:  

• Identify, assess, and mitigate SHEQ risks relating to business, legal, financial, people, equipment, materials, processes, and the environment. 
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation, authorisations, company standards, and SHEQ requirements. 
• Implement and maintain SHEQ controls, objectives, and minimum standards using the SHEQ Toolbox and IMS. 
• Adhere to SHEQ systems, procedures, SOPs, COPs, training requirements, and 5S principles. 
• Identify applicable environmental requirements and assess their impact on the organisation. 
• Monitor environmental performance and behaviour to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. 
• Develop and facilitate environmental training and awareness programmes. 
• Plan, conduct, and manage internal and external SHEQ/environmental audits, and monitor closure of findings. 
• Coordinate environmental legal compliance audits and engagements with regulatory authorities. 
• Support incident investigations and participate in root cause analysis where required. 
• Facilitate environmental aspect identification, assessment, and register updates. 
• Monitor legislative changes and advise management on environmental compliance requirements. 
• Coordinate environmental emergency preparedness exercises and mock drills. 
• Compile and report environmental performance statistics and compliance reports. 
• Manage environmental records, documentation, submissions, and data. 
• Develop, implement, and coordinate environmental management plans. 
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on environmental matters. 
• Report on EMS performance and recommend corrective and improvement actions. 
• Manage SHEQ-related contracts, service providers, and systems to ensure site compliance. 
• Coordinate waste, water, air, and land management programmes and agreements. 
• Identify and drive continuous improvement initiatives. 
• Perform standby duties, overtime, and act in higher roles when required. 
• Maintain customer satisfaction, including employees, communities, municipalities, government authorities, and professional bodies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or Diploma in Environmental Management/Science/Health or similar.
• 4 years’ experience in the heavy industry including 2 years at practitioner or C Upper level.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office).
• SAP Knowledge.
• Must demonstrate good working knowledge of Environmental Legislation.
• Proof of successful implementation and maintenance of an Environmental & Quality Programme and associated Systems knowledge.
• Proven ISO 9001 (2015) or ISO 14001 (2015) system implementation and management experience.
• Proven incident investigation experience.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Relating & Networking
• Change Leadership
• Business Acumen

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

• Panel Interviews
• Assessments