RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promote and develop a Safety Culture which secures effective implementation of policy, procedures, and responsibilities throughout the Tatu City operational delivery.
To ensure that the workplace is safe and compliant with company Health Safety and Environment guidelines as well as Directorate of Occupational Health and Safety regulations.
Conduct timely environmental health and safety audits, daily site walk downs, conduct safety toolbox talks and safety inductions as will be required.
To ensure preparation and implementation of the Site Environmental Safety and Health Management Plan.
Prepare daily safety and health reports or injury logs and ensure they are completed and submitted to relevant government agencies
Train and advice employers and all relevant stakeholders on issues of workplace health and safety, and environmental protection (including induction) operate properly
Verify the adequacy and safety of all work proposed tools and equipment
Train and run drills and exercise with workers on how to manage an emergency situation.
To continuously monitor and assess hazardous and unsafe situations, and make recommendations to project team/management on how to avoid or mitigate these risks.
To correct unsafe acts or conditions at respective sites through the regular line of authority which includes issuing warnings, conducting investigations, and taking disciplinary action and also ensure that all safety regulations are being followed.
Manage the arrangements for incident, accident and statutory inspections and enquiries, agreeing and implementing necessary changes
Produce monthly Health and Safety update including accident statistics and present findings to management.
Liaise with Head of Health and Safety on any matters that require additional support.
REQUIREMENTS
Hard skills and experience:
Minimum of five years’ experience in construction safety
Experience working in a standards/compliance environment.
Health & Safety /Environment Qualification – IOSH / NEBOSH (min Certificate) MUST HAVE
Diploma in Engineering/Science or Occupation Health and Safety
Profound knowledge of industry standards and regulations (OSHA)
Current knowledge of Health, Safety and Environmental legislation
Ability to climb heights using ladders or scaffolding. A significant amount of construction works are done at heights above ground level which requires the EHS advisor to be able to access the work to evaluate it
Good organizational and record-keeping abilities – the ability to maintain good record of all safety-related activities
Profound knowledge of company project work
Able to work outside of normal hours if an emergency arises which needs urgent attention
ISO 14001/45001 certification, First Aid Certification, Work at Height Certification and Confined space certification will be an added advantage.
Soft skills:
Mature, pragmatic and flexible approach, strong commercial judgment.
Team player but comfortable working autonomously.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Self-confident, motivated, and independent individual
Strong listening skills to be able to get valuable information from employees
Good negotiation skills.
Good attention to detail.
Rigorous and organised approach.
Hands-on, ready to roll up the sleeves.
Personal characteristics:
High energy.
Result-oriented.
Strong work ethic.
Ability to work effectively under pressure.
If qualified and interested, please send your CV and cover letter hseofficer@tatucity.com by 15th February 2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
hseofficer@tatucity.com
