Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer

Key Responsibilities

• HSE Planning: Develop and implement safety management plans, policies, and strategies in line with legislation and industry best practices.
• Audits & Inspections: Perform daily and scheduled audits of work sites to ensure compliance with safety and health requirements.
• Reporting: Prepare inspection reports, maintain injury logs, and submit findings to management and relevant government agencies.
• Stakeholder Guidance: Advise and instruct employees, contractors, and visitors on safety topics including noise, machinery use, and waste disposal.
• Training: Organize OHS training sessions, inductions for contractors, and emergency drills.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure all works comply with Kenyan building codes, local authority regulations, and Group policies on anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, and quality standards.
• Hazard Investigation: Investigate complaints, accidents, disease outbreaks, and hazardous spills; identify physical, biological, and chemical risks.
• Contractor Oversight: Review and approve subcontractor safety plans, verify adequacy of tools and equipment, and monitor site operations for compliance.

Requirements

• Qualifications: BA/BSc/HND.
• Experience: 8-10 years’ experience as a safety officer, with a minimum of 3 years spent in a supervisory role.
• Profound knowledge of industry standards and regulations (OSHA).
• Experience writing reports and policies for health and safety.
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.
• Ability to communicate excellently in both oral and written format.
• Ability to climb heights using ladders or scaffolding.
• OSHA 30-hour certification is an added advantage.