Senior Superintendent - Safety (FTC)

About Emirates Global Aluminium

Emirates Global Aluminium is the world’s biggest ‘premium aluminium’ producer and the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside the oil and gas industry.  EGA is an integrated aluminium producer, with operations on four continents from bauxite mining to the production of cast primary aluminium and recycling. EGA employs over 7,000 of these people including more than 1,200 UAE Nationals. EGA operates aluminium smelters in Jebel Ali and Al Taweelah in the United Arab Emirates, an alumina refinery in Al Taweelah, a bauxite mine and associated export facilities in the Republic of Guinea, a speciality foundry in high strength recycled aluminium in Germany, and a recycling plant in the United States.

JOB PURPOSE:

To monitor and assist in the effective implementation of the localised EGA’s corporate Safety control/protection strategic plans, policies and programs across the assigned plant operations in order to ensure adherence with world class Safety control/protection practices in accord with international / local legislation and standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Policies, Processes & Procedures

Implements approved departmental, policies, systems, processes, procedures and controls covering all areas of the Safety department so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are adhered to while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.

Day-to-Day Operations

Supervises the implementation of the day-to-day operations assigned for the Safety department to ensure they comply with established policies, processes and procedures

Investigation & Reporting

Supervises the effective implementation of the incident investigation process and undertakes as necessary investigations and reporting of Safety incidents (where required, in conjunction with appropriate agencies) in a timely and correct manner and make recommendations as a result of the outcome of such incidents.

Training & Embedment

Plan, organise and conduct a wide range of Safety training courses to all levels within the organisation to promote Safety awareness and reduce the number and severity of Safety incidents.

Maintenance, Testing & Inspection

• Control and coordinate all maintenance and testing of Safety protection systems throughout the plant to ensure their operational readiness.
• Develop and initiate routine evaluations of the workplace, as required advising on all aspects of Safety precautions to identify any areas of non-conformance with local regulatory requirements and internationally accepted standards and recommend solutions to ensure compliance.
• Be familiar with the local regulatory requirements and International Standards

Safety, Quality & Environment

Complies with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment

People Management

Supervises the activities and work of subordinates, like EHS representatives, by providing formal and informal feedback and training to ensure that all work within the Area is carried out in an efficient manner and in accordance with company policies/ procedures and set individual targets

Related Assignments

Performs other related duties or assignments as directed

Authority/ Decision making:

Guidelines:

Thinking within clearly defined policies, standards and specific objectives.

Decision Making:

Direction of work is subject to practices and procedures, output is managed

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/science or NEBOSH diploma.

Minimum Experience:

2-4 years relevant experience in Safety in a similar manufacturing industry. 

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of Safety management systems, and international Safety standards.
• Good communication skills
• Good written and spoken English.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer focused skills.
• Good time management and priority setting skills.