HSE Manager at HRLeverage Africa

Location: Mokwa, Niger

Purpose of Job

• Hazard Identification, Risk Management and Loss Prevention.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced;
• Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards including PPE concept revision and monitoring;
• Carrying out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented and creating weekly audit reports with follow up;
• Making changes to working practices in order to make them safe and compliant with legislation including strict work permit system implementation for all non-routine works;
• Leading in-house training with employees about health and safety issues and risks and implementing as well monitoring the toolbox program;
• Keeping records of inspection findings and producing reports that suggest improvements;
• Recording of incidents (incl. near miss, unsafe act and condition) as well as accidents and producing KPI statistics;
• Respond to reports of unsafe conditions by requesting repairs or maintenance.
• Being up to date with new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of allHealth and Safety Executive (HSE)legislation.
• Ensuring the safe installation and operation of equipment (incl. compliance with inspection requirements);
• Liaising with relevant government regulatory agencies.
• Ensure that monthly inspection of Fire Extinguishers, Exit Lights and Emergency Lighting, are carried out.
• Managing and organising the housekeeping including safe disposal of wastes (simple and hazardous substances) plus implementation of total recycling for plastic waste.
• Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent.
• 5 years minimum of experience as a HSE Manager.
• Relevant HSE certifications.
• Proficient with Healthcare Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile.

Competency:

• A sound Knowledge and practical experience in applying the techniques used to identify and assess hazards and effects.
• A sound knowledge and practical experience in applying the principal standards/procedures that is in place for HSE risk management.
• A sound knowledge of the potential HSE risks associated with changes to plant and procedures.
• A sound knowledge of how HSE risk management is incorporated into business and work plans.
• A sound knowledge of the Emergency Response needs and plans.
• A sound knowledge of HSE inspection and audit requirements and how they are carried out.