Regional HSSE Manager SA FUELS

Position summary

HSSE ManaThe Regional HSE Manager is responsible for implementing, overseeing, and continuously improving the health, safety, and environmental management systems across the region. This role will ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and company standards, foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship, and support business operations to achieve HSE excellence. The Regional HSE Manager serves as a strategic leader, technical expert, and primary point of contact for HSE matters within the region.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the regional HSE strategy in alignment with global objectives and regional priorities.
• Promote a culture of safety excellence and environmental responsibility across all regional operations.
• Act as a liaison between regional operations and the global QHSSE team to ensure alignment of policies and practices.

HSE Systems and Compliance

• Ensure the implementation and maintenance of HSE management systems in compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other applicable standards.
• Monitor and ensure adherence to local, national, and international regulatory requirements.
• Lead the development and deployment of HSE policies, procedures, and initiatives tailored to regional needs.

Risk Management

• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits to identify hazards and ensure appropriate controls are in place.
• Lead investigations for incidents, near hits, and unsafe acts/conditions, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and timely corrective actions.
• Provide guidance on risk reduction strategies, including design safety reviews and capital improvement recommendations.

Collaboration and Communication

• Partner with regional leadership, site managers, and cross-functional teams to integrate HSE into business processes.
• Drive the execution of global and regional HSE communication plans, including campaigns, alerts, and awareness initiatives.
• Represent the region in corporate HSE meetings and provide updates on performance metrics and initiatives.

CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

• Provide the Regional CSR Ambassador periodical HSSE KPI updates and reports for the Region.
• Team up & provide support to achieve the Regional CSR KPIs
• Participate in regional CSR initiatives in line with CSR mission & priorities for the OG (shaping a better environment, shaping a workplace, and shaping better business)

Performance Monitoring

• Track, analyze, and report HSE KPIs, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to ensure compliance and foster continuous improvement.
• Lead training programs to build HSE capabilities across the region

Qualification & requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in HSE roles, including leadership positions.
• Strong knowledge of HSE management systems and standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Experience in the fuels industry
• Proven track record of managing regulatory compliance and leading HSE initiatives.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, Influencing and analytical skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate team members
• Strong ethics and integrity
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office and varied information systems
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required; Portuguese is a plus.

Bureau Veritas Values & Leadership Expectations

Lead through BV Absolutes & BV Values

• Ethics, Safety, Financial Control
• Trusted, Responsible, Ambitious & Humble, Open & Inclusive

Leadership Expectations

• Drive vision and purpose
• Build engaged teams
• Grow people for today and tomorrow's challenges/success.

Common Competencies :

Customer Fous

• Have insight, ambition and expertise to deliver top-notched service, understanding the needs of internal and external stakeholders and providing focused, expertized based services.

Team Building

• Ability to build and manage powerful and efficient teams; effective in conflict resolution; share successes and failures with the team.

Inspiring Communication

• Setting vision, lead, inspire and motivate people through effective communication, towards achieving a common goal.

Empowerment

• Ability to empower others and provide guidance and support structure as needed.  This includes delegating and developing people, with the end in mind to help them succeed in their roles.

Embracing Change

• Open to change and move beyond the comfort zone; and the ability to take calculated risks to create opportunities for tomorrow.

Decision Making

• Ability to make timely and sound strategic decisions and judgment even in the face of uncertainty or ambiguity, taking into consideration limitations, available resources, and opportunities.