Main Purpose:

Puma Energy Zambia imports fuel by road from various coastal terminals in East and Southern Africa regions using a pool of local and international transporters.
The main purpose of the position is to:
– Enforce and ensure transport operations comply with Puma HSE standards
– Support and build a strong safety culture within the transporters and drivers’ populations
– Proactively contribute in Puma Zambia HSE goals achievements

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Qualification:

Degree in technical field with minimum 5 years field experience
HSE qualifications in Transport of dangerous goods
Ability to preach HSE to drivers and transport support staff for a mindset change towards improving their HSE awareness
Ability to effectively interface with third parties: transporters, drivers, terminals/depots, internal and external customers
Hands on experience in conducting vehicle and safety audits in a dangerous goods road transportation environment.
Sound knowledge of dangerous goods road tankers and equipment used.
Hands on experience in conducting vehicle and safety audits in a dangerous goods road transportation environment.
Proven record of accomplishment as being able to self-manage, motivate and coach others.
HSE risk assessment in Transport Operation
Incident / accident investigation
Tool box meeting
Transport emergency response plan
Knowledge of general business software and aptitude to learn new applications; proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Fluent in English. Ability to communicate in local languages or accessible English to low educated population is a plus
Contracts management

Ensure effectiveness of transport contacts HSE requirements
Upkeep of Transporters fleet list and driver training matrix.
Conduct with Country Procurement and Transport Manager at least once a year transport contract review with transporter
HSE and operational excellence

Analyse monthly HSE performance of transport and seek continuous improvements to guarantee safe operations during products transport and deliveries
Assist the Transport Coordinator being the main person on the ground guiding and coaching transporters and drivers to adhere to PUMA HSE standards
Conduct regular field appraisal/audit of all transporters. Identify gaps to be closed with regards to audit findings.
Ensure Puma’s HSSE and transport control policies, are implemented in terms of both actions and decisions to prevent accidents and harm to the community, staff or the environment.
Conduct incidents, accident and spillage investigations which include compiling related reports and monthly statistics.
Compile and analyse monthly transport HSE KPI statistics
Follow up closely with the transporters the whereabouts on the trucks to ensure adherence to journey management plan
Keep all records of all safety checks and safe loading passes issued for vehicles loading at our facilities.
Contribute with Transporters and keep updated records of all route risk assessments and job observations.
Build strong relationship, in strong coordination with the Transport Manager, HSE excellence culture with the transporters and the drivers via the Drivers league:
Ensure monthly monitoring of the drivers’ behaviour using IVMS data
Populate on a monthly basis drivers’ performance ranking
Organise once a year the drivers’ and transporters award ceremony
Coordinate proper and timely major incidents investigation in coordination with transporters
Ensure proper actions taken by the transporter on drivers’ behaviour non-compliances
Support transporters with the intention of improving operational and technical standards in alignment to Operating country legislation and Puma Energy standards.
Role key success factors

Results oriented individual with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities on time lines
Commitment to working in a team environment, with established team building abilities
Courage but flexible and pragmatic
Approaching people and good communication skills
High ethical and integrity mindset
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Internal relationship: GM, BSM, B2B, Retail, HSE, Procurement, Depots Superintendent and Supervisors, Operations Manager, Transport Manager
External relationship
Regional Operations and Transport Africa, Contracted / Adhoc Transporters and related Vendors / Service Providers, Government Authorities and agencies