HSSE Officer at Interways Works Limited

We are looking for highly organized candidates with good quantitative ability for the position of HSSE Officer.

Reports to: HSSE Manager

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide clear leadership to development and construction teams at site in respect of the expectations of the project and its goals and objectives for construction safety performance;
• Ensure contractors comply with the HSSE requirements as documented in the site specific HSSE plan,
• Drive behavior change at projects that lead to a mature safety culture through the reward scheme and implementation of the consequence management framework,
• Carry out specialist tasks, including system audits, task-based risk assessments, site inspections and 5s inspections.
• Ensure the construction site operate with minimal accidents and incidents
• Carrying out incident investigations and reporting,
• Ensure daily toolbox talks are carried out and appropriate training provided as necessary,
• Ensure the Health, Safety & Security Manager is kept apprised of any key HSSE issues at the construction site.
• Ensure contractor obligations on HSSE matters are adhered to as spelt out in the contract and HSSE company policies
• Prepare weekly, monthly and quarterly site HSSE reports for management review.
• Ensure all safe to work systems are implemented at site including permits to work among others.
• Ensure all findings (audits, inspections) are effectively closed out to prevent recurrence,
• Inspire site team to achieve the safety goals and safety excellence through motivating and encouraging communication

Key Skills

• Recognized certifications in Health, safety and Environment,
• Experience in the construction industry is a distinct advantage.
• Strong analytical, data gathering and analysis skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills
• Facilitation and training skills to groups with diverse levels of understanding
• Ability to investigate incidents, accidents and near misses.
• Good understanding of safe work practices e.g. use of permit to work systems.
• Good understanding of OSHA, EMCA and its regulations,
• Risk assessment skills.
• Problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent coordination skills
• Can work under pressure
• Team player
• Courage to stand up for what they believe on safety and doing the right thing
• Ability to influence site staff, contractors and site workers on safe work practices
• A bachelor’s degree (preferred – science related) with 3-5 Year work experience in the construction industry.