EHS Officer

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Company Details

Industry: Construction
Description: The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited… The company opened its first manufacturing facility in Mombasa, Kenya, in 1962, rapidly widening its reach to include further countries in East Africa, and then Southern Africa. In 2003, all operating companies were reversed into the current holding company called Safal Investments Mauritius Limited and conduct its business across Africa as the Safal Group.Today, the Safal Group manufactures in 10 African countries and sells and markets its building solutions across the continent. View more View less

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Undisclosed
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Engineering

Job Description

Description

  • Enforce compliance to Health, Safety & environment policies, procedures, rules and regulations by all concerned and the same is regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
  • Ensure the Company complies with its statutory obligations in areas pertaining to health, safety, environment, including statutory trainings, audits, wastes disposal, firefighting appliances inspections and reporting.
  • Ensure risk assessments are done as per company plans.
  • Ensure that all accidents/incidents are documented, investigated and recommended corrective/preventive actions are implemented.
  • Carry out EHS induction trainings to all new employees and visitors as required.
  • Ensure that EHS inspections, audits, are carried out, are and employees are made aware of their EHS responsibilities.
  • Participate in the development of health & safety guidelines, communications, safe systems of work and standard operating procedures.
  • Actively participate in enhancing compliance to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards requirements.
  • Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant Environment, health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to management.
  • Provide relevant information for monthly EHS reports.
  • Accountable for supervision, administration and record keeping on area specific EHS audits, inspections, reports, certifications, permits to works, etc.
  • Maintains record of all EHS compliance permits, licences, and certifications.
  • Coordinates with other departments the application of a ‘Permit To Work System’ for all activities requiring permits.
  • Supervise the EHS improvement activities implementation.
  • Performs and assumes other duties and responsibilities as may be required by management.
  • Support Efficiency improvement activities across the company.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited institution.
  • At least 2 years’ experience of relevant experience in a similar position, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
  • Good knowledge of ISO 9001: 2015, ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO 45001: 2018.
  • Advanced knowledge and demonstrated application of EHS good practices.
  • Ability to develop, evaluate, and implement site specific EHS programs, training, policy and practices.
  • Experience and skill to conduct research, investigate alternative solutions and recommend needed change
  • Proficiency in Windows, including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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