
Environmental Health Safety Officer
Peoplelink Consultants Ltd
Nairobi | Full Time | Consulting
Closing in 1 day from now
Responsibilities
- Facilitate in establishing of EHS requirements at the workplace.
- Ensure implementation of the EHS management system and norms.
- Prepare and update project HSE/CESMP plans.
- Prepare EHS risk assessments/EIA and safe work methods.
- Identify training needs, design, and impart EHS training for all stakeholders.
- Identify and update legal EHS requirements.
- Monitor and evaluate compliance with legal requirements at prescribed frequencies.
- Conduct periodical site EHS inspections and report findings for corrective action.
- Identify EHS resources and ensure sufficient stock of PPEs and other EHS items.
- Act as a catalyst for project EHS committee activities.
- Review and appraise site EHS performance and facilitate improvement.
- Ensure proactive performance monitoring through EHS key performance indicators.
- Organize campaigns, competitions, and special programs to promote EHS at the workplace.
- Conduct incident investigations, analyze trends, and initiate corrective actions.
- Establish, implement, and maintain emergency preparedness and response procedures.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
- Certifications: Professional certifications such as NEBOSH IGC, OSHA, IOSH Managing Safely, or equivalent.
- Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in EHS management within construction or infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge: Familiarity with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and local safety/environmental legislation.
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