Site ES&H Manager at Bechtel Corporation

Project Decima Summary

Bechtel is supporting Africa Data Centres in an ambitious programme to deliver 12 data centres across 10 African countries. Project Decima will initially provide at least 70MW capacity of much needed interconnected carrier and cloud-neutral data facilities in this currently under-served and rapidly expanding market. Bechtel will provide central programme management and in-country deployed teams to deliver engineering, procurement and construction services tailored to location specific requirements. This is a great opportunity to develop with this fast-moving customer while supporting Data Centre Teams in various African locations including:

• Johannesburg and Cape Town, South Africa
• Nairobi and Mombasa, Kenya
• Lagos, Nigeria
• and other cities across Africa

Position Summary

Deployed to a specific data centre project site, the Site ES&H Manager reports to the Project/Site Manager and will safety leadership for the project. The position demands excellent communication skills and a strong collaborative working ethic. The Site ES&H Manager will have a function (matrix) reporting line to the PMO ES&H Manager and will also provide technical direction and control to the assigned ES&H Rep allocated to the site.

There are 3 positions available, 1 in each of Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nairobi.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversee plans and coordinate work requiring independent judgment and experience
2. Liaise with ADC and/or integrate with ADC’s ES&H team in managing the development and implementation of:
3. an overall Project Decima ES&H Management System, including KPIs, dashboards, procedures, and reporting systems to align with ADC’s requirements and relevant ES&H legislation
4. project specific ES&H Plans
5. baseline risk assessments
6. Manage the development and implementation of induction/orientation & training programmes
7. Establish a legal register and incorporate relevant legal requirements into procedures & processes, including training & communications, engaging with the project team as necessary to achieve compliance
8. Manage ES&H assessment requirements in the procurement procedures & processes
9. Establish and implement an effective 30/60/90-day risk review process and develop proactive ES&H operational plans
10. Manage project ES&H documentation, including relevant legal permits, approvals, consents, etc., liaising with relevant local authorities as required
11. Programme and facilitate ES&H contractor forums, Zero Harm committee meetings, people-based behavioural programmes, etc
12. Review Contractors’ safety documentation, including Construction ES&H Plans, Emergency Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), Temporary Works, Lift Plans, etc
13. Develop and manage occupational health and wellbeing requirements
14. Oversee accident/incident investigations liaising with contractors, ADC & Bechtel management teams, attorneys, and relevant legal authorities as necessary, and manage actions to closure
15. Manage ES&H performance measurement through leading and lagging indicators, including audits, inspections, task specific assessments, observations, etc, analysing & reporting trends, and recommending continual improvement initiatives
16. Develop best practices and lessons learned awareness materials as part of project ES&H campaigns, initiatives, or follow up to incidents
17. Review relevant information in ES&H files for project handover

Basic Qualifications

1. Advanced knowledge of a field of environmental and/or safety engineering, process safety, health or related discipline.
2. Knowledge of ES&H sciences/engineering systems, principles, and methodologies.
3. Experience in supervising all aspects of ES&H on projects or facilities.
4. Experience in managing and/or providing technical oversight of ES&H contractors/subcontractors or consultants during construction.
5. Knowledge of construction environmental issues, e.g., hazardous materials, waste management, erosion and sediment control methods, and restoration techniques.
6. Written and oral communication skills.
7. Prior practical work experience in environmental, safety and/or health

Preferred Qualification

1. A recognized degree from an accredited college or university or five or more years field ES&H experience.