Senior Director - Safety
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About the Role
Strategy Development and Implementation Sets out EGA's Safety and Governance strategy and framework based on EGA's overall ESG & Sustainability strategy, purpose, bold aspiratio.
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Responsibilities
- Set out EGA's Safety and Governance strategy and framework
- Direct implementation of functional strategy aligned to group strategy
- Provide subject matter expertise and counsel EGA leadership on safety matters
- Manage effective achievement of functional objectives through leadership and performance management
- Oversee consolidation and recommendation of functional budget
- Develop company wide safety policies, processes, and procedures
- Lead development of comprehensive governance framework for safety management
- Oversee implementation of safety policies, systems, procedures, and controls
- Lead day to day safety operations across all EGA sites
- Review and stop operations that may endanger employees
- Lead major incident investigations and oversee reporting
- Develop and implement training programs covering international safety standards
Requirements
- Extensive experience in safety management at a senior level
- Knowledge of international safety standards and regulations
- Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
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Strategy Development and Implementation
- Sets out EGA's Safety and Governance strategy and framework based on EGA's overall ESG & Sustainability strategy, purpose, bold aspirations, and values.
- Directs the implementation of the functional strategy ensuring alignment to group strategy, EGA's vision, mission, and corporate objectives.
- Ensures that functional strategy and related strategic plans are developed and implemented, aligned with the organization's vision and mission.
- Provides subject matter expertise for the assigned domain and counsels EGA leadership on related matters to support achievement of corporate and functional strategies.
- Shares the approved strategy with local/legal authorities, where appropriate, to obtain feedback as part of continuous improvement.
Leadership
- Manages the effective achievement of functional objectives through leadership, performance management, and team development.
- Establishes SMART KPIs for departments to measure individual and departmental performance against company objectives and values.
- Leads talent development initiatives in collaboration with discipline experts to ensure business capability.
- Acts as a role model by promoting organizational values and ethics across the function.
- Oversees effective coordination with other departments to ensure timely information flow and service delivery.
Budgeting and Financial Performance
- Oversees the consolidation and recommendation of the functional budget.
- Monitors financial performance against budget to identify cost reduction opportunities and performance improvements.
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Develops company wide safety policies, processes, and procedures and monitors their effectiveness.
- Implements corporate procedures and guidelines across the business.
- Communicates relevant safety and governance information to ensure management remains informed of initiatives and changes.
Safety Governance
- Leads the development of a comprehensive governance framework for safety management across EGA.
- Oversees implementation of safety policies, systems, procedures, and controls to ensure legislative and procedural compliance.
- Provides expert guidance to management on safety roles and responsibilities.
- Ensures implementation, review, updating, and auditing of EGA safety systems.
- Monitors safety system procedures and updates them in line with legislative and organizational changes.
- Plans, leads, and coordinates safety improvement projects across all EGA sites.
- Leads safety meetings and inspections to ensure compliance and corrective actions.
- Plans and conducts safety and compliance audits.
- Develops, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive safety programs.
- Provides guidance to site management to ensure compliance with local regulations and EGA standards.
EGA Site Safety
- Leads day to day safety operations across all EGA sites.
- Reviews and stops operations or activities that may endanger employees.
- Drives proactive initiatives to minimize workplace injuries and accidents.
- Leads major incident investigations and oversees investigation reporting.
- Reviews accident and incident reports.
- Plans and organizes safety training programs for all organizational levels.
- Reviews and enhances safety training programs.
- Conducts safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
- Analyses accident and incident trends and recommends improvement plans.
- Provides safety advice and support to area management.
International Safety
- Develops and implements training programs covering international safety standards.
- Leads safety awareness initiatives through workshops, seminars, and communication campaigns.
- Implements and maintains standardized reporting systems for safety incidents and compliance.
- Reviews and updates safety procedures to align with international standards and regulations.
- Promotes continuous improvement through employee feedback.
- Monitors compliance across international operations through audits and inspections.
Stakeholder Management
- Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring high standards of business ethics and timely resolution of critical issues.
Safety, Quality & Environment
- Ensures compliance with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental policies, procedures, and controls to protect employees, meet legislative requirements, and support environmental responsibility.
Change Management
- Leads change management through continuous improvement of systems, processes, and practices while considering global standards and business changes.
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