HSE Lead at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Purpose:

• The HSE Lead would be responsible for ensuring workplace safety in accordance with Environment Health and Safety statutory requirements.
• S/he will conduct regular safety briefings in areas of safety to include first aid, CPR, accident prevention and investigation, workplace inspections, and other matters related to implementing safety procedures.

Key responsibilities:

• Take responsibility for ensuring safety on site, develop strategies that drive performance, and support continuous improvement.
• Monitor compliance with HSE standards on the project site and base office, conduct scheduled site safety inspections, follow-up actions, and inspections to determine compliance.
• Induct new employees.
• Liaise with governmental organizations and regulatory agencies on matters relating to Health, Safety, and Environment
• Assist in the investigation of incidents for root cause identification and preventive action
• Manage the first aid and medical emergency service needs
• Conduct and present monthly safety findings
• Develop HSE documents for the bidding process.
• Implement risk assessment and controls on base and site activities
• Increase health and safety awareness at all levels within the organization;
• Act as liaison with all related governmental bodies and regulating agencies;
• Conduct regular safety training and briefing on site in areas of safety, including first aid, CPR, accident prevention and investigation, workplace inspections, and other matters related to implementing safety procedures.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or biology or chemistry, or occupational health, safety, or related field
• Should possess Excellent Interpersonal, Communication, problem-solving Solving and Conflict Resolution skills
• HSE experience of not less than 5 years required; Oil and Gas experience is an added advantage
• Advanced Medical or HSE certification is a mandatory requirement.
• Must be computer-literate and very knowledgeable in Microsoft packages