Candidate Specifications:

• 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.

Key Performance Areas:

• Perform EHS site inspections to ensure compliance with the safety processes and policies as guided by EHS plans.


• Enforce compliance to Health, Safety & environment policies, procedures, rules and regulations to all employees and concerned parties.


• Participate in the development of health & safety guidelines, communications, safe systems of work and standard operating procedures.


• Regularly review, update and communicate Health, Safety & environment policies, procedures, rules and regulations to all employees and concerned parties.


• 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 risk assessments are done as per the company plans.


• Ensure that all accidents/incidents are documented, investigated and recommended corrective/preventive actions are implemented.


• Carry out induction trainings to all new employees and visitors on EHS as required.


• Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, risk assessments SOPs are managed and employees are aware of their responsibilities.


• Actively participate in enhancing compliance to ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards requirements.


• Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety & welfare at work legislation and communicate relevant changes to management.


• Provide relevant information for monthly EHS reports.


• Accountable for supervision, administration and record keeping on area specific EHS audits, inspections, reports, certifications, permits to works, etc.


• Maintain record of all EHS compliance permits, licenses and certifications.


• Coordinates with other departments the application of a ‘Permit to Work System’ for all activities requiring permits.


• Supervise the EHS improvement activities implementation.