Safety Specialist (Blending, Shipping, Tanks & Projects)

• Provide hands-on HSE leadership and safety stewardship across refinery operations, maintenance and project sites.
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act, Construction Regulations and applicable HSE requirements.
• Support Project Managers with construction work permits, contractor appointments and H&S Agent requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, safety walks, job observations, risk assessments and hazard identification activities.
• Monitor contractor compliance with HSE and construction standards across tanks and capital projects.
• Lead and support incident investigations, emergency response and corrective action implementation.
• Prepare project HSE documentation, weekly and monthly reports, and safety performance updates.
• Drive Loss Prevention System (LPS) stewardship, including field observations, Stop Work Authority, LPOs and hazard reporting.
• Conduct employee and contractor inductions and participate in project progress and safety meetings.
• Identify unsafe conditions, address deviations and provide practical safety coaching to stakeholders.
• Analyse safety data, identify trends and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.

• Degree in Environmental Health, Safety Management or an equivalent qualification.
• 5+ years operational experience in Occupational Health and Safety or Compliance.
• Must be SACPCMP registered
• SAMTRAC certification.
• Experience in hazard identification, risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Construction industry experience will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of OHS legislation, safety procedures and compliance requirements.
• Experience with safety management systems and HSE reporting.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Assertive, analytical and self-motivated, with a strong sense of urgency.
• High level of professionalism, integrity and commitment to safety excellence.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and relevant HSE systems.

The Ideal Candidate

A proactive and solutions-driven HSE professional who can influence safety performance in the field, engage confidently with Operations, Maintenance, Project Managers and contractors, and ensure that safety remains a core priority throughout refinery and project activities.