Neptune Pacific Direct Line (NPDL) operates market leading brands in shipping and logistics services across 18 Pacific Island markets. NPDL is the largest carrier in its core Pacific Island markets operating eight container ships and servicing 18 Pacific Island nations.

The Safety Advisor will support, coach and advise internal stakeholders on H&S matters across the business to support good H&S behaviors and encourage a positive and pro-active approach to safety. Specific focus will be on NPDL wide Fiji operations, including internal business units, as well as JV’s and or 3rd Party operations as required. With an international portfolio, you will be a trusted subject matter expert and will work towards delivering on the agreed business EHS strategic goals and targets whilst working in accordance with legislative and organizational policies. This role will require regular site visits at the specific locations allocated as required.

Governance:

• Be actively involved and support the Branch/Depots Managers in all areas related to H&S, including planning and execution of tactical and strategic plans.
• Support site management in development of the site-specific safety plans, coach and facilitate processes to ensure the successful execution of the plan and ensure regular reviews for continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Health & Safety country legislation(s).
• Lead and facilitate risk assessments, inspections, audits, and incident investigations processes to completion.
• Provide written reports and presentations to high professional standards.
• Develop incident investigation learning tools as required i.e., PowerPoint presentations and safety alerts, and submit for approval in a timely fashion.
• Facilitate a consistent approach to risk management through regular business line assessments, identification of suitable corrective actions and monitoring of close out / compliance to these actions.
• Provide EHS technical oversight and ensure accurate safety statistics as well as input and maintenance of data (incidents, hazards, OFI’s etc.), via Enablon risk management system.
• Produce the required performance reports.
• Provide advice, interpretation, and guidance to Management on statutory requirements and best practice developments within the EHS and training fields.
• Other duties as requested by immediate manager

Leadership:

• Champion field interactions on your sites, coach and train all employees in proper field safety interactions.
• In conjunction with site management, conduct scheduled EHS visits and workplace inspections in your areas of responsibility.
• Engage and develop health and safety representatives in your areas of responsibility, establish and promote site committee meetings.
• Provide essential safety leadership by identifying high risk activities  and facilitate  risk reduction activities to minimize risks.
• Proactively support the change management process, supporting site leadership teams to ensure operational priorities adequately consider the change risk and comply with the NPDL change management standard.
• Escalate unresolved issues involving business risks as per reporting structure. Ensure EHS location managers are always aware of all EHS risks.
• Lead incident investigations as required.
• Provide ongoing education/training of the EHS Management system to all employees, supervisors and managers and ensure training and competency is reviewed regularly.
• Ensure training need analysis are current, site training records are accurate, available, and maintained as per NPDL training standards.

Other:

• Ensure all Company and statutory requirements for injury management are met for injured employees, including allocation of alternate duties and minimisation of time off work.
• Ensure that Return to Work Plans are developed, authorised by management and adhered to across the business
• Co-ordinate and conduct monitoring of the work environment. This may involve the measurement of various quantifiable hazards, dust, noise etc.
• Address all environmental issues raised by the various NPDL business groups.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with NPDL Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions and OHS legislation

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant Occupation Health and Safety workplace experience
• Experience working in a High-Risk industry, specifically shipping, logistics, Dangerous goods.
• Significant experience in incident investigations, injury management, auditing and facilitation.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant legislation in Fiji essential

• Competitive benefits package
• Opportunity for development and internal mobility
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Project Wonderful - Staff spend a day in the community helping with various projects
• Company focused on wellness and health

If you are a self-starter with an interest in developing your skills in the Pest Control and Fumigation/ hygiene industry, then this could be you.

To be considered for this role you must have the legal right to live and work in Fiji.

All application shall be submitted online before 28th October 2024. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

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