SHE OFFICER – Telone 120 views

VACANCY 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and committed individual to join our dynamic team in the position below

Safety, Health and Environmental Officer Responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, assessing, and maintaining safety and fire systems and programs in accordance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring effective proactive management of all occupational safety, health and environment risks related to the organization’s processes and activities in line with SHE standards, legislative and best practice requirements.

• Advising management on safety, and environmental compliance.

• Monitoring adherence to legal and industry Safety and Environmental standards.

• Evaluating policy implementation and suggesting improvements.

• Delivering training and awareness programs on Safety and Environmental matters.

• Interpreting legislation related to accident prevention and workers’ compensation.

• Participating in incident and accident investigations, through analysing and reporting all incidents and accidents and recommends remedial action/plans corrective measures.

• Preparing a safety, health and environmental compliance register for the organisation and ensures adherence to all legal requirements to avoid litigation.

• Promoting environmental protection and developing mitigation programs.

• Preparing tender documents and evaluating Safety and Environmental compliance in bids.

• Conducting audits, inspections, and fire safety assessments.

• Advocating for fire guard upkeep and good housekeeping.

• Recommending PPE and conducting site visits to ensure safe practices.

Qualifications / Experience

• A BSc. Degree in Safety and Environmental Sciences, or any related field.

• Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety is an added advantage.

• MBA is also an added advantage to integrate Safety into an organization’s setup.

• Proven experience as a Safety, Health and Environmental Officer, at least five (5) years’ work experience in the same or related fields.

• In-depth knowledge of legislation and regulations (e.g. OSHE), waste management, pollution control, and sustainability practises.

• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics.

Competencies

• Strong analytical skills for risk assessment.

• Excellent communication skills for training and policy implementation.

• Leadership qualities to promote a safety-conscious culture.

• Team player and being able to collaborate effectively with others to promote a safe working environment.

• Vigilance in spotting unsafe conditions or non-compliance issues.

• Ability to stay updated with changing regulations and emerging SHE technologies.