Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer at Safal Group

Details:

Overall Purpose of the Position:

•  Actively drive the implementation and sustenance of the EHS Management System.
• Promote a safe working culture amongst personnel through EHS awareness promotion and training.

Key Performance Areas:

• Perform EHS site inspections to ensure compliance with the safety processes and policies as guided by EHS plans.
• Participate in the development of health & safety guidelines, communications, safe systems of work and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure the Company complies with its statutory obligations in areas pertaining to health, safety, environment, statutory trainings, audits, wastes disposal, firefighting appliances inspections and reporting.
• Ensure that all accidents/incidents are documented, investigated and recommended corrective/preventive actions are implemented.
• Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, risk assessments SOPs are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to management.
• Accountable for supervision, administration and record keeping on area specific EHS audits, inspections, reports, certifications, permits to works, etc.
• Coordinates with other departments the application of a ‘Permit to Work System’ for all activities requiring permits.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements :

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering field from a recognized institution.
• At least 3 years relevant experience in a similar position, preferably in the manufacturing industry.
• Conversant with ISO 14001: 2015 and ISO 45001: 2018.
• Ability to develop, evaluate, and implement site specific EHS programs, trainings, policies and practices.
• Ability to research, investigate alternative solutions and recommend needed change
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Fluency in oral and written English and Kiswahili languages