Health & Safety Manager - DNA AN

Position Summary:

• Reports to Health & Safety manager DNA AN.  Responsible for the following:
• To lead and coordinate safety activities for the DNA AN and Urea Operations to ensure they are conducted in compliance with legislation, corporate policies and customer & community expectations. To provide the framework for improving operational H&S performance to achieve our value of Zero Harm to Everyone, Everywhere.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate and lead the activities of the H&S team for Dyno Nobel America Ammonium Nitrate and Urea Manufacturing Operations (DNA AN)
• Advocate and champion a strong Health & Safety culture
• Mentor line managers with respect to appropriate safety leadership behaviors
• Ensure implementation of the H&S elements of the Global HSE management system
• Assist in the development and implementation of appropriate behavioral modification programs
• Facilitate the development and implementation of DNA AN H&S Plan and overview site plans (with line management) and monitor performance against plans
• Assess H&S training needs and assist in delivery as appropriate
• Compile, analyse and interpret H&S statistics for the DNA AN
• Review, share and implement key learnings from events/incidents
• Develop, implement and facilitate delivery of corporate or manufacturing programs, coordinating with the VP HSE Global Manufacturing and the Safety networks as appropriate
• Ensure Emergency Response Teams are in place and are trained and competent
• Manage the Assurance process for this part of the business
• Identify resources requirements to deliver Zero Harm
• Develop and maintain the Manufacturing element of the Global HSE MS (High Risk Standards)
• Ensure local work instructions & procedures are maintained and up to date
• Provide support to the Company Auditor as required, review and provide input to site audit schedules and ensure audits of activities & facilities are completed to schedule
• Facilitate sharing of experience and good practices across the IPL businesses through active participation in the Regional Safety Network
• Develop long-term relationships with senior and line managers and local regulators
• Other duties may be assigned within the capabilities of the successful candidate, as determined by management.

Business Environment:

• The Health & Safety Manager DNA AN Manufacturing assists IPL in achieving it's business objectives by providing support in the area of Occupational Health & Safety, with the objective of continuously improving safety performance through the application of leadership, systems, behaviors, process, reporting and constructive influence on people.

Internal Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Science, Engineering, Safety Management or equivalent
• Min 10 yrs. including min 3 years Safety & Health leadership or Operational leadership in heavy manufacturing or chemical industry

Technical:

• Sound knowledge of Management Systems, Auditing processes and behavioral safety programs