SHERQ Specialist at DP World

DP World - We exist to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally. With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 108,100 employees spanning 74 countries on six continents. We are pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future. We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses - Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: SHERQ Specialist

Location: Enugu

Job Function

• The Specialist - SHERQ holds direct authority to assist the transport operations in meeting SOTIF (Safe, On Time, In Full) objectives alongside QHSE Department goals.
• Working under the Manager SHERQ's supervision, the SHERQ Specialist advocates for and ensures adherence to standards and procedures within the Transport Operations Business Unit.

Key Performance Areas
Advocate for QHSE:

• Through the execution of yearly Real-Time Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (RT QHSE) plans and initiatives (such as monthly QHSE meetings with drivers, toolbox talks, safety assemblies, training plans, etc.) at this site.
• Consistently involving employees and contractors in proactive QHSE discussions, disseminating insights gleaned from incidents (LFIs) to enhance collective learning.

QHSE Performance measurement, monitoring and reporting:
Use the approved reporting templates to collate and report to the SHERQ Manager the following:

• Defensive Driving competence of drivers.
• Driver Medical Fitness to Work.
• QHSE Meetings with Drivers.
• Consequences Management.
• Road Transport Safety Policy.
• QHSE Performance Reviews. 
• Any other required QHSE report.

Conduct compliance checks / inspection to identify sub-standard practice / acts, conditions and equipment and recommend actions to reduce their risk levels:

• Initiate Non-Compliance Reporting of incidents and violations, including consequences management (wilful damage and safety reward programme) where applicable, to their conclusion.
• Assist the SHERQ Manager in conducting Road Transport compliance spot checks and QHSE audits.
• Maintain an updated registry documenting the fitness-to-work status of drivers. Conduct routine inspections to ensure that only drivers equipped with necessary training, suitable conduct, medical fitness, etc., are assigned to drive trucks.
• Aid the Senior Fleet Controller in promptly addressing recorded risks from the hazard register within the supported business.

Other HSE Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular inspections, risk assessments, and audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement corrective / preventive measures in line with QHSE standards in the business.
• Collaborate with operational teams to provide guidance on HSE best practices, promoting a safe working environment for all employees and contractors.
• Monitor and investigate incidents, accidents, or near-misses, and provide recommendations for improvement to prevent reoccurrence.
• Manage training programs on HSE topics, ensuring that employees are adequately trained to perform their duties safely.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in health and safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or related discipline.
• BSc / HND Certificate in any Science Course.

Experience and Skills Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in HSE, Vehicle / Fleet Management, within the transportation or logistics sector.
• Transport and Logistics.
• Warehouse.
• Freight Forwarding.
• Manufacturing.
• Experience in advocating for and ensuring compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified. 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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