We are seeking a passionate and proactive Safety & Sustainability Assistant Manager to help shape and strengthen our Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) and Sustainability agenda. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safe distribution of LPG energy solutions while supporting initiatives that enhance environmental performance, regulatory compliance, operational safety, and long-term sustainability.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities
- Coordinate the documentation, implementation, and continuous improvement of PEL’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) procedures, work instructions, and record forms.
- Guide and mentor HSE Assistants and Officers in developing and implementing safe systems of work and environmental protection measures.
- Oversee the engagement and collaboration with stakeholders to ensure compliance with HSE and sustainability standards.
Operational Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with PEL’s Environmental, Occupational Safety & Health Policy and statutory/legal requirements, including OSHA 2007 and EMCA 1999.
- Support the HSE Manager in liaising with regulatory authorities on mitigating the impacts of potential and actual emergency situations across company installations.
- Ensure the implementation of safe systems of work across all PEL facilities.
- Conduct comprehensive safety inductions for visitors, contractors, interns, and new staff regarding safety, quality (IMS), and environmental practices before engaging in tasks.
- Supervise the commissioning of machinery and equipment after major maintenance to ensure personnel and equipment safety.
- Perform risk assessments to identify safety risks and hazards, develop action plans, and oversee their implementation.
- Implement and manage fire safety measures, including policy enforcement, inspections, equipment maintenance, and conducting drills.
- Develop and enforce emergency response plans and facilitate statutory audits, inspections, and corrective action plans.
- Maintain accurate HSE documentation, including procedures, training records, incident reports, and compliance documentation.
- Inspect and test machinery and equipment to meet safety regulation standards.
- Support and guide safety and health committees on workplace safety and health matters.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of Disaster Risk Management and Business Continuity programs.
- Maintain company ESG records, analyze them, and recommend corrective actions for identified safety gaps.
- Develop tools and methods to measure, evaluate, and monitor PEL’s HSE performance.
- Regularly report to the HSE Manager on the status and progress of HSE programs.
- Assist in creating and updating HSE systems, including procedures and manuals.
- Implement strategies to address sustainability issues, including energy efficiency, resource conservation, pollution reduction, waste management, and ethical labor practices.
- Act as the point of contact for addressing non-conformities and ensuring timely closure, including coordination with relevant personnel and ISO coordinators.
Financial Responsibility
- Assist in preparing and presenting departmental budget proposals.
- Monitor and manage the utilization of approved section budgets effectively.
Physical Assets & Working Conditions
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of assigned physical assets, such as company laptops and other equipment.
- Primarily based at the assigned station with occasional fieldwork.
- Perform any other duty assigned to you by your superior.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Conduct a minimum of 4 toolbox talks per month at each operational site, ensuring 100% employee participation and documentation.
- Ensure 100% compliance with the Permit to Work system by issuing and reviewing all permits within 24 hours of submission.
- Facilitate a minimum of 6 HSE training sessions per quarter, ensuring that at least 90% of employees have completed mandatory training by year-end.
- Ensure that 100% of staff undergo the required occupational medical examinations annually, with records updated within one week of completion.
- Conduct monthly PPE audits, ensuring 100% availability and proper use of required equipment across all operational sites.
- Complete safety inductions for 100% of new recruits, contractors, and visitors within one day of their arrival at the site.
Requirements
Academic Qualifications
- Degree in Public Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Resource Management, Climate Change, or a related field.
Relevant Work Experience & Skills
- At least 5 years of experience in the HSE field.
- Strong knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, and sustainability reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, IFRS).
- Professional qualifications such as NEBOSH (International Diploma/Certificate), IOSH, or ISO Lead Auditor status.
- Knowledge of risk assessment methods and techniques.
- Familiarity with ISO Standards and legislation such as OSHA 2007 and EMCA 2015.
- Familiarity with OSH auditing and inspection processes.
- Knowledge of accident and incident investigation, identifying root causes, and using hierarchy of control to propose corrective actions.
