Senior Supervisor - Safety

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 assist in the effective implementation of the localised EGA’s corporate Safety control/protection strategic plans, policies and programs across the assigned area of 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 within their assigned area of operations.

Day-to-Day Operations

• Implements the day-to-day operations assigned for the Safety department to ensure they comply with established policies, processes and procedures within their assigned area of operations

Investigation & Reporting

• Undertake as necessary investigations and reporting of Safety incidents (where required, in conjunction with appropriate agencies) and make recommendations as a result of the outcome of such incidents.

Training & Embedment

• Assist with planning, organising and conducting 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.
• Conducts 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

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:

• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Preferably an accreditation or membership to a recognised association.
• Certifications: Basic safety certifications (e.g., ADOSH Practitioner, NEBOSH IGC,IOSH Lead Safety) are preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of total 2-3 years relevant working experience in a similar heavy manufacturing industry in HSE, Technical, Operations, Process Design, or Engineering functions.

Hard Skills:

• Hazard identification, risk analysis and assessment methodologies (e.g. Hazard Identification (HAZID), Inherent SHE Review, PHAs)
• Risk scenario development techniques, including various methods of risk analysis.
• Root Cause Analysis Techniques (ICAM, 5 WHYs, Why Tree. etc)

Soft Skills:

• Engineering curiosity and initiative to capture opportunities and deliver value.
• Willing to go above and beyond base expectations to achieve superior business result.
• Strong communicator, and able to positively influence decision makers to act.
• Strong attention to detail and observation skills.
• Being able to coach and mentor front line workers including EHS Representatives.