OEM SHE Officer

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Watercare Mining supplies water purification solutions, delivering tailored chemical and plant engineering for potable and wastewater treatment. We excel in process engineering design, research and support services for our clients worldwide. Watercare Innovations is based in Charlotte, the United States, and Gauteng South Africa.

The OEM SHE Officer coordinates health, safety and environmental matters, ensuring legal compliance, inspections, risk mitigation and a positive safety culture within OEM operations.

• Conduct regular risk assessments to identify hazards related to OEM operations.
• Develop and monitor corrective action plans to address identified hazards.
• Compliance & Policy Contribution
• Provide input into drafting, updating, and reviewing SHE policies and procedures relevant to OEM contexts.
• Ensure OEM operations adhere to local legislation (e.g., South Africa’s OHSA, MHSA, COP’s, SANS/SABS). Comply with client SHE specifications, ISO standards, and internal SHE standards through scheduled inspections and audits.
• Inspections, Audits & Monitoring
• Perform site inspections and internal SHE audits, compiling comprehensive written reports.
• Track implementation of recommendations and follow up on non-conformities.
• Conduct safety file compliance audits and advise on required actions to maintain the required standard on all site file audits.
• Serve as an initial responder to OEM-related incidents, ensuring prompt investigation and documentation.
• Lead root-cause analyses and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Training & Emergency Readiness
• Organise and deliver training sessions, toolbox talks, and safety inductions tailored to OEM staff.
• Assist in creating emergency response plans and facilitate incident response drills.
• SHE Reporting & Documentation
• Maintain SHE records (risk registers, incident logs, inspection checklists).
• Generate regular performance reports, trend analyses, and compliance stats.
• Drive SHEQ Department Key Performance Areas within the OEM Department.
• Monitor and Measure OEM SHEQ KPI deliverables.
• Prepare safety performance reports and present to Management.
• OEM team SHE onboarding in alignment with client specifications.
• Collaborate with OEM production staff, engineering, and management to integrate safety measures from design through production stages.

• Education:
  
  Diploma or bachelor’s degree in occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, or relevant technical discipline.
• Certifications:
  
  SAMTRAC, COMSOC, NEBOSH, or South African OHSA-equivalent certification preferred.
• Professional Registration: SACPCMP registered CHSO a must.
• Experience:
  
  3–5 years in SHE roles, ideally within OEM or manufacturing environments.
• Strong familiarity with local SHE legislation and OEM operational standards.
• Excellent analytical skills to conduct thorough investigations and risk evaluations.
• Effective communication and training delivery for cross‑functional teams.
• High attention to detail for conducting inspections and preparing accurate reports.
• Ability to coordinate with external SHE bodies or auditors.

• Proactive reduction of OEM‑related incidents and accidents.
• Timely completion and follow‑up of inspections and corrective actions.
• Evidence of improved OEM safety performance via KPI tracking.
• Positive feedback from SHE audits and enhanced employee safety engagement.

• Full‑Time Employment: Be an integral part of a team committed to excellence.
• Play a vital role in producing clean, safe water that impacts communities.
• Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth and skill development.
• Be part of a dedicated team that values safety, precision, and collaboration.

Ready to take on a key full‑time role in water treatment? Apply today and become a part of our mission to deliver high‑quality water!