HSSE Manager

Job Title: HSSE Manager

Department: Health Safety Security & Environment

Reporting Line: Country Director

Matrix Reporting: Global HSE Manager/ Global Security Manager

Location: Maputo, Mozambique

Job Grade: 15

About ENGIE Energy Access (EEA) 

ENGIE Energy Access is a leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa, with a mission to deliver affordable, reliable and sustainable energy solutions and life-changing services with exceptional customer experience. The company is a result of the integration of Fenix International, ENGIE Mobisol and ENGIE PowerCorner; and develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGo solar home systems are financed through affordable installments from $0.14 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities.

With over 1,700 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Cote d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1 million customers and more than 5 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to remain a leading clean energy company, serving millions of customers across Africa by 2025.

www.engie-africa.com

www.linkedin.com/company/engie-africa

Job Purpose/Mission  

This role will oversee both SHS, SBS and have a reporting line to the Country Director and Matrix report to the Global HSE Manager. S/he will oversee the country Health, Safety, and security areas with high diligence. Under the guidance of the EEA’Global Security Manager, the role holder will act as country’s security focal point for EEA-Mozambique, ensuring key elements of the Engie Group’s People and Property Security Policy are implemented at country level. S/he will be instrumental in fostering a culture where people security is a top priority; contributing to the protection of tangible and intangible property including company’s reputation and sensitive information (except the IT Systems domain);

In executing their role there will be a strong inclusion of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) deliverables.

The role holder will be responsible for risk management and implementation of strategies to mitigate potential hazards across the Solar Home Systems (SHS) operations and Solar Business Solutions (SBS) field locations and including all other Company operations.

Key Responsibilities, Deliverables and Activities

Strategy

• Develop and execute a strategy for Health, Safety & Security in Mozambique.
• Set, curate, and communicate the global vision for HSSE in Mozambique.
• Own the HSSE budget requirements and ensure optimization of resources to attain best practices.
• Curate and implement a Health, Safety Security and Environmental strategy that will meet or exceed legislative requirements in Mozambique as well as applicable standards such as ENGIE Global Health and Safety rules, guidelines and ISO standards (45001, 14001, 9001) and industry best practice. 
• Identify and document HSSE regulatory requirements, implement internal / External HSSE Audits and monitor compliance.
• Ensure that all regulatory approvals and applicable licenses to operate are obtained and maintained for EEA to conduct its business activities.
• Conduct HSSE visits across operational sites, review, audit and ensure strict adherence to Engie HSSE Group Rules.
• Conduct security risk assessment exercises of existing MG sites (under construction or already in operation) and other operational sites.
• Create, Implement, and monitor mandatory training for all EEA staff, contractors and active vendors.
• Develop and implement health and safety procedures for the installation of all SBS units at customer sites.
• HSE assessment, review, and audit of all contractors and ensure strict adherence of (sub)contractor, vendors and service providers to ENGIE group HSE requirements during prequalification, Service level agreement contract and execution phase.

Execution of HSSE Policies

• Ensure that the Group's security policy and country’s security policy are promulgated among all staff; the country’s security risk management action plan is always updated and aligned with the Engie’s security policies, guidelines and standards;
• Be accountable for security and crisis management audits (COR processes).
• Support the creation of distinct and actionable behavioral change strategies that are appropriate for EEA employees, contractors and third parties, with a view to reducing HSSE incidents and other issues that may affect public and employee health, safety, security and the environment within which EEA operates.
• Remain alert to emerging issues and global trends that might benefit or otherwise impact individuals, and teams work to ensure a safe and secure working environment for all team members and third parties connected with our business.
• Ensure adequate field and site presence to ensure compliance to HSSE rules and guideline across all EEA Mozambique operations.
• Implementation of training and development for improving job specific HSSE competency requirements.
• Manage compliance with HSSE specifications and requirements in procurement processes and in selection of third-party H&S auditors, Security, consultants, vendors and contractors.
• Be accountable for health, safety, security and crisis and ESG management audits (COR processes).
• Under the guidance of the EEA’Global Security Manager, be accountable for supporting crisis management preparedness capacity building at country level (COR processes);
• Support implementation of initial global security GO/NOGO directives depending on project area and conditions.
• Support set up special authorization demands from Global and Group Corporate Security when needed.
• Provide security assessments and recommendations on projects during all processes from initial business travels to delivery, including engagement committees.

Reporting and Incident Follow Up

• Be accountable for in security and crisis management audits in alignment with the global HSSE leaders (COR processes)
• H&S database and matrices creation and management and provide required monthly statistical reports. Maintain HSSE action tracker, track the performance and progress of EEA action plans, programs and processes.
• Improvement of incidents reporting, lead timely incident investigations and response plans in order to reduce the likelihood of future occurrences.
• Create platforms and campaigns to improve HSSE incident and near miss reporting.

Emergency and Crisis Response and Communication

• Implement and maintain emergency response plans, identify possible emergency scenarios and contingency measures conduct drill exercises to assess sufficiency.
• Respond immediately to HSSE incidents / accidents ensuring risk mitigation strategies are implemented in a timely manner.
• Collect and analyze security related information from local and regional resources.
• Conduct field visits to investigate HSSE incidents and other public safety concerns within the location/area. Conduct Incident analysis and Return of Experience (REX) process.
• Craft detailed summaries of events as required to comply with ENGIE HSSE reporting criteria.

Team management

• Lead recruitment and retention of top talent needed to achieve HSSE ambitions in EEA in Mozambique; support training, mentorship, and development of HSSE competence for all EEA Mozambique staff.
• Collaborate with other Country & Global team to leverage best practices from & into Mozambique, implement international industry best practices and brainstorm solutions to common challenges.
• Set clear HSE goals, targets, and incentives to eradicate serious and fatal accidents and achieve the transformational journey to Zero Fatalities in EEA Mozambique operations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, HSE, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, safety and health, (OSH) and/or Security or any other related discipline.
• 4 years or more of HSSE experience in energy, construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, or mining sectors in a leadership role.
• Certification in the sphere of HSSE or related areas, including Behavioral Safety Management will be an asset e.g. NEBOSH
• In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing HSSE practices on large construction projects – regionally and locally
• Ability to influence, inspire and motivate people who are not directly under your responsibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database management, and the design of executive level dashboard / graphical displays in direct support of essential job functions.
• Good Knowledge various risk management tools e.g. HAZID, HEMP, HAZOP, HIRA etc.
• Mastery of root cause/failure analysis tools and their application for recordable events will be an added advantage.
• Experience in managing security personnel as well as security service providers.
• A valid driver’s license as the job requires frequent travel across the country. 

Highly Desired Skills: 

• Good people skills 
• Respect for workplace etiquette and ability to promote positive work culture
• Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks. 
• Entrepreneurial drive
• Critical thinking skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask. 
• Ability to influence, inspire and motivate people who are not directly under your responsibility. 
• Possess superior verbal, written, interpersonal, public speaking, facilitation and presentation communication skills when interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter restrictive spaces as required to complete safety audits and assess job site conditions for working environment hazards.
• Ability to travel independently to field locations in EEA Mozambique across Mozambique or other locations as required. Up to 70% of the time.

ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!