Group Director, Standards, Systems and Governance – Group Health, Safety and Environment

The GHSE Director is an instrument of change & provides guidance and support to all business units regarding health, safety & environmental solutions and program development. The Director is proactive with identifying health, safety & environmental risk to DP World, providing business based solutions in order to mitigate, reduce or remove risk.The Director undertakes projects and assignments in line with global safety, health and environmental strategy and also manages emerging priorities and projects as assigned.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist the Group Vice President Standards, Systems Governance (SSG) in strategic planning of health, safety & environmental goals and targets to be used globally.
• Deputise for the Group Vice President SSG, during periods of absence and business travel, specifically as the primary point of contact for assigned imperative
• Help design, workflow and process management for Group HSE digital applications and dashboards with focus on quality and end user satisfaction with the system. 
• Project manage, support and help develop Group HSE global programs & initiatives from conception to successful completion within time and on budget.
• Support the management of the ISO accreditation, developing related documentation and facilitating internal and external audits.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders on ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 certifications and surveillance audits and liaise with the certification body considering all phases of ISO audits
• Assist with the development and ongoing enhancement of the Group HSE Applications System.
• Support with the development of HSE performance reports and adhoc requests.
• Manage and support the development and rollout of Group HSE global and local events.
• Assist with the development and rollout of Group HSE Programs. 
• Mentor, advise & provide assistance to regional & business unit based HS&E managers in the practical application of assigned imperative.
• Support with information requests and risk reviews from both internal and external stakeholders
• Manage continual health, safety & environmental improvement at corporate, regional and business unit level(s) through the development of programs, standards, training, and best practices.
• Advise Business Development & Project Management departments, on HSE requirements, in new acquisition(s) and terminal development projects.
• Manage systems and practices that measure and consequently encourage continual improvement in health, safety & environmental performance at each of the operating locations globally.
• Assist with the strategic planning for Group HSE
• Liaise with Head Office and other regional departments in support of joint initiatives & projects.
• Liaise with the Learning and Development department & the learning institute in the design of safety & environmental training programs.

Project Management

• Global events management, 
  • Manage all global GHSE events, design, creation and roll out to all regions
  • Communicate & disseminate information, guides and programs to all regions 
• Manage media communications
  • Design, implementation of the GHSE YouTube channel, 
  • Technical specialist in videography, script, shooting and video editing, interlacing of video, picture and audio into production of information videos & training videos for internal and external use.       
• Development of the Global HSE Online Management System and consultation with global user groups
• Consult and train all user groups on an ongoing basis

Other

• Act as an ambassador for DP World at all times when working; promoting and demonstrating positive behaviours in harmony with DP World’s Founder’s Principles, values and culture; ensuring the highest level of safety is applied in all activities; understanding and following DP World’s Code of Conduct and Ethics policies
• Perform other related duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Formal health, safety & environmental qualification or appropriate qualification to Diploma / Degree level, 
• Minimum 8-10 years’ practical experience as a health, safety & environmental manager.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in heavy industrial environments and/or corporate environment, 
• Proven experience in leading incident / accident investigations including fatalities,
• Proven facilitator of training programs
• HSE management background and ISO 45001, 14001, 9001 auditing
• Experience in the development and management of corrective action projects and 
• delivery of incident investigation training
• Experience in liaising with government, regulatory, industry and labour organisations
• Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels within the organisation and lead / mentor workgroups and individuals
• Ability to recognise issues, analyse, formulate and implement appropriate solutions
• Excellent verbal, written communication, computer literacy, report writing and administrative skills 
• Ability to identify, assess and control safety and environmental risks related to the business
• Ability to negotiate & minimise conflict where required to ensure compliance to all health, safety & environmental requirements