Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HSE Officer to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe and compliant workplace, driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance, and fostering a strong safety culture across the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all statutory HSE requirements. Conduct regular inspections, risk assessments, and audits. Promote and enforce safe work practices across the facility.
• Incident Management & Emergency Preparedness: Investigate incidents and near-misses thoroughly. Implement effective corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Coordinate emergency response programs, fire drills, and evacuation exercises.
• Training & Employee Awareness: Deliver HSE training sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness programs. Strengthen the safety culture and enhance employee engagement through consistent communication and education.
• Environmental Management: Support environmental compliance initiatives, waste management programs, and sustainability efforts. Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities as needed.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• 1–4 years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan HSE legislation, including OSHA 2007, WIBA, and EMCA requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in HSE audits and inspections, risk assessment, hazard identification, and control measures.
• Knowledge of incident investigation, reporting procedures, and corrective action implementation.
• Training in fire safety, emergency preparedness, risk assessment, or environmental management is an added advantage.
• Strong communication, employee training, documentation, and report-writing skills.