RSO Safety Representative

Job Description:

Based at Palma Mallorca Airport and reporting to the Quality Manager Spain, we are looking to appoint a Safety Representative (RSO) supporting the Palma Mallorca base to act as a local safety focal. Ideally you will have previous experience working as a PSA, Ramp Agent or Dispatcher and you are looking to take on additional responsibilities to those in your current role

JOB PURPOSE
To act as a local safety focal to enable;

• the management of safety (including ground safety, HSE & Security)
• effective continuous safety improvement
• reporting of events and near misses
• delivery of Just culture and safety policies
• Act as link between safety and the operation
• Focal point Safety, HSE and Security through learning and development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote the just reporting culture at the station(s)
• Understand the effective practical application of all appropriate regulations (AENA, AESA) and company procedures (GHM, GOP, etc.)
• Support the risk management processes at the station such as risk assessments, safety assurance, MoC and hazard identification.
• Control and update of the Operational Safety Performance Indicators
• Update and control of the annual Ground Safety Program  
• Management and update of the local Airport PVSO ensuring adequate communication to the Airport Authority, Station Management and Safety Management Team
• Keep up-to-date with local AENA emergency plan and Technical Instructions and ensure communication with the relevant stakeholders (such as Station Management and Training) 
• Support the local Station Manager and Ground Ops Safety Manager Spain with the investigation of incidents / accidents and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Also, issue safety recommendations as required.
• Organise and attend local safety meetings both internal (SAC) and external (airfield safety committee)
• Monitor the Safety Performance Indicator at the base(s) and report metrics
• Liaise with the Safety Management Team to improve the safe working environment
• Assist with the relevant learning and development programmes including safety and H&S training
• Act as a member of the Event Review Group, when required
• Assist with Quality and Audit compliance monitoring functions
• Act as liaison agent with third-party service providers and the authorities at the station

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience and Education

• Excellent understanding of the management of safety
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the aviation sector, preferably in ground handling
• Preferably with Safety Management Systems training and experience
• Recognised training or trainer accreditation (Facilitation) is desirable

Skills and Behaviours

• Organised with effective time management skills
• Effective communication skills.
• Technically and analytically minded
• Reliable and discrete.
• Understanding of Human Factors and Just Culture
• Proactive and seeks continuous improvement
• Produce reports to a high standard
• Passionate over the management of safety
• Effective facilitation capabilities

ANY ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING INFORMATION

• Good written and spoken English and Spanish are required.
• Knowledge of Catalan is desirable

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