HESS and Compliance Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitating monthly HESS inspections and involving key operational personnel when carrying out inspections
• Assisting in the base / facility HESS indoctrination training for all new staff
• Arrange HESS meetings as instructed by the accountable executive and/or safety and quality manager
• Maintaining safety bulletin boards to ensure effective communication of HESS-related performance data, including progress made with HESS objectives
• Disseminating HESS references and material, as instructed by accountable executive and/or safety and quality manager
• Leading HESS investigations, as directed
• Encourage a proactive reporting culture on HESS related issues
• Maintain a current appropriate level of first aid qualification and liaise with other first aiders to ensure first aid kits are maintained and kept in date, including emergency spill response kits
• Monitoring waste management arrangements to ensure ongoing compliance with wastesegregation procedures
• Keeping abreast of changes in local HESS laws and regulations and ensure Company policies and procedures are aligned with them
• Fulfilling the role of the HESS subject matter expert in support of the safety and quality manager
• Developing and revise local HESS standards in coordination with the global HESS standards committee
• Lead audit activities ensuring they provide effective oversight of maintenance, Airworthiness and Third Party Suppliers
• Support the performance of the internal and external audit programs, and safety investigation activity
• Participate in regular meetings with stakeholders to monitor and review audit and investigation findings
• Act as the lead investigator on the identification and collation of factual information, analysis of data (HFACS), issue of safety recommendations and implementation of follow up actions for inclusion in the Safety Quality Integrated Database (SQID)
• Support and contribute to the coordination, development, implementation and continuous improvement of the emergency response plan
• Provide support and direction to stakeholders on the reporting of mandatory requirements to appropriate authorities (TCCA,EASA,ANAC,JCAB) within the required timeframes

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• Understanding of local HESS laws and regulations
• Train the Trainer qualification and experience
• Knowledge of TCCA and EASA regulations applicable to Aircraft Maintenance Organizations
• Professional qualification in aviation is preferred or equivalent education, training and experience
• Lead Auditor and Incident Investigator qualification and experience is preferred
• Previous auditing experience, preferred
• Excellent collaborative skills for Human factors analysis and guidance on corrective action
• Strong technical writing abilities for company policies, standards, processes and work instructions
• Self motivated and results oriented with a focus on keeping personnel safe
• Able to make excellent decisions and set appropriate priorities
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication
• Able to work in a rapidly evolving and dynamic environment
• Demonstrated team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong computer skills