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Aggreko Power without pause. Heating, cooling and oil-free air without end. We keep our customers' worlds on. From world-class events to mining operations or remote communities who rely on us for decades. Your mission you want to provide hands-on HSE field assurance at the SOGEPE project, Ivory Coast (283MW gas power plant operation), ensuring that high-risk activities are controlled in real time, and that site operations meet Aggreko standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements. The role has a strong field presence and focuses on operational risk control, particularly for gas, HV systems, lifting operations, and contractor interfaces. Job Accountabilities/Key Responsibilities - Maintain daily presence on site to monitor high-risk activities - Verify Permit to Work (PTW) controls before and during execution - Conduct real-time verification of lifting operations, electrical and High Voltage (HV) work, and contractor activities - Stop unsafe work where required and enforce compliance - Ensure only competent and authorised personnel perform high-risk tasks - Provide HSE oversight for ATEX / explosive atmospheres (gas environment) and HV systems - Support safe execution of maintenance and operations in gas-powered assets - Oversee contractor HSE performance and compliance, ensuring proper induction, supervision, and control of third-party activities - Verify that contractor methods align with Aggreko and client safety standards - Identify risks proactively and implement corrective actions - Conduct and support incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and learnings are embedded on site - Provide QHSE induction to all new starters and ensure ongoing understanding of site risks and controls - Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and reinforce safe working behaviours across site teams - Act as a visible HSE leader on site, driving compliance and safe behaviours -Conduct HSE audits and inspections and ensure timely close-out of actions - Ensure compliance with local legislation and Aggreko HSE standards - Coordinate inspection, testing, and certification of safety-critical equipment including lifting gear, fire systems, and alarms - Maintain required HSE documentation, records, and reporting - Support HSE activities during site mobilisation, commissioning, and demobilisation - Assist the Location Manager in carrying out risk assessments for site activities - Identify training needs and support delivery of appropriate HSE training for employees and contractors - Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives in HSE performance - Any other duties considered essential for the effective running of operational and QHSE services Aggreko places a strong emphasis on occupational health, operational safety and environmental protection. It is a requirement and moral obligation of each employee to be actively committed and accountable for compliance to the Aggreko Health, Safety & Environmental policies, operating procedures and compliance to local legislation. Key Role Interactions - Plant Manager - Area Operations Manager (AOM) - Projects Team - Operations Managers (OMs) - Operations Supervisors (OSs) - External stakeholders: local regulatory authorities, contractors, and clients Job Requirements Functionally - Strong background in field-based HSE assurance - Minimum 3 years hands-on experience in a QHSE role with an international organisation. - Demonstrated experience in: ATEX / gas environments, High Voltage (HV) electrical safety, Permit to Work systems - Strong understanding of: Contractor risk management, Lifting operations, Energy isolation - NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent internationally accredited HSE qualification. - Technical or engineering-related qualification preferred Industry - Minimum 5 years HSE experience in industrial / power / oil & gas / heavy industry- - Proven experience in live operational environments (not only admin or reporting roles) Other - I vory Coast national and resident (mandatory). - Fluent French and working English (mandatory)
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