Key responsibilities

Operational Management

The HSE Officer will support the Sustainability manager during the construction and commissioning of Menengai Geothermal Power Project, He or she will ensure all the responsibilities stipulated in the HSESS PLAN are well executed.

Oversee the Implementation of toolbox talks before each task.

Ensure induction of new workers by the HSE Trainer

Carry out site Daily HSE inspection.

Report any incident that occurs on site and take part in accident/incident investigation and lessons learned communicated to all employees.

Ensures fitness to work program is in place.

Ensure full compliance with the required PPE and PPE Management Procedure as per the risk identified.

Provide technical support to Management on any safety-related subjects.

Ensure the project implements a safe system of work.

Ensure the Project Complies with all HSE relevant laws and regulations.

Ensure implementation of method statement, risk assessment, and permit-to-work systems.

Ensure subcontractors have an adequate number of HSE personnel.

Ensure Implementation of safety observations reporting system.

Ensure compliance with all project HSESS Plans, Procedures, and code of conducts

Planning 

Manage and mitigate risks.

Provide safety support and advice, including supervision on prepared and approved plans and procedures for activities.

Plan to prevent problems and resolve any emerging ones.

Monitor and guide compliance with building and safety regulations.

Coordinate with Subcontractors to meet HSE Guidelines as per OSHA Laws of Kenya.

People and Relationship Management

Performance Evaluation of team.

Train and give feedback to construction workers and subcontractors.

Establish a productive working relationship with relevant jurisdictional personnel and maintain contact with the appropriate jurisdictional officials and inspectors as needed.

Reporting & Analysis 

Prepare internal and external reports about Project HSESS status.

Report all unsafe acts, conditions, work-related incidents, and grievances.

Participate in HSESS Incidents investigation analysis and lessons learned exercise

Budget Management 

Manage project HSESS budget and ensure effective spending within the plan.

HSEQ 

Demonstrate HSESS leadership by participating in the respective process by modelling appropriate HSESS behaviours.

Show awareness of current HSESS performance and programs to reduce injuries.

Compliance 

Company policies and standard operating procedures

All relevant laws and regulations

Perform any other duties assigned. 

The above list of duties and responsibilities is not exhaustive and may be changed at any time, depending on the operational requirements of the employer/company, and within the parameters of the position held.  

The company is therefore entitled to instruct the employee at any time to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which fall reasonably within the ambit of this job description, or in accordance with operational requirements.

Qualifications

Education/Qualification: Certificates in the Health and safety field in a recognized institution or equivalent with additional professional qualifications in HSE, First Aid and Fire & Safety Management Systems.

Work Experience: 3+ years of Construction work experience 

IT skills: High level of proficiency in MS Word and Excel. SAP Knowledge will be an added advantage

Language: Fluent in written and spoken English and Kiswahili

Key competencies & SKills

Analytical Skills: good at planning for large-scale, multi-step projects.

Decision making skills

Management Skills - Self-driven and entrepreneurial with an ability to get things done. Excellent leadership and supervisory skills, including communication, negotiation and listening skills

Effective Analysis and Report Writing Skills

Time management skills.