Intern HSEQ

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Why come and work at Konecranes?

What makes us special?

We don’t just lift things, we lift entire businesses Here at Konecranes we pride ourselves on having a broad portfolio of customers who operate across a wide range of industries; these include Container Handling, Automotive, Aerospace, Construction, Rail, Ports, Power, Waste to Energy, Mining and General Manufacturing to name but a few.

Our reach is impressive, we are truly global company with 16,000 employees at 600 locations in 50 countries. For over 80 years, we have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of industries.

When you join Konecranes you immediately notice a strong sense of commitment, camaraderie and lots of opportunities to grow professionally within our organisation, as we believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible performance.

Right now, we are recruiting a HSEQ Intern to join our team based in Linbro Business Park, South Africa, on a full time, fixed-term basis. As our HSEQ Intern you will be responsible to assist site operations, risk management and administer site specific HSE arrangements.

Your key responsibilities

• Administer and maintain the HSE site files based to the client requirements
• Support and coordinate all related HSE functions at customer site
• Ensure work areas are assessed for HSE hazards and work is performed in acceptable safety principles
• Assist in preparation of internal audits and issuing of audit reports, noting non conformances and verify effective corrective actions through ARMOR HSE System
• Follow up on non-conformances, including corrective and preventative actions
• Supporting incident investigations, recording and analysis of OHS and Environmental corrective actions, non-conformances, near misses and safety observations through ARMOR HSE System
• Assess/ evaluate contractors and suppliers to establish compliance to HSE policies and legal requirements
• Ensure that all contractors comply with HSE policies and procedures
• Participate in HSE meetings and management reviews
• Communicate all local, regional and global safety shares and information in a timely fashion
• Support the Country HSEQ Manager with periodic emergency response exercises, maintain records and provide recommendations for emergency response improvements

Why to join our team?

With us, you will get to have lots of opportunities to grow professionally, as we believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible performance.

What should you bring?

Ideally, we are looking for candidates who have the following skills and attributes:

Qualification/Education: -

• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety management, or equivalent qualification e.g NEBOSH Diploma (non-negotiable)
• SAMTRAC / HIRA / FPP & Incident Investigation formal training will be an added advantage
• Formal training by a recognized body on implementation of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO45001 management system standards is an advantage

Skills & Knowledge: -

• Basic understanding of the OHS Act and MHS Act
• Working knowledge of ISO standards
• Excellent level of computer literacy on complete Microsoft Office (non-negotiable)
• Valid driver’s license is required (non-negotiable)
• Highly effective verbal communication skills, including influencing without depending on positional authority
• Very good written communication skills; clear expression of ideas or information
• Good inter-personal skills; able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, to accomplish organisational goals and identify and resolve problems

Want to learn more about Konecranes and what your future colleagues have to say? –

visit our career pages! www.konecranes.com/careers/konecranes-as-employer

Interested?

Please submit your online application by the 18th of June 2024, at latest.

Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination.