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.