QHSE Officer (2 positions)

· Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015, Environmental, Health, and Safety Laws and requirements.

· Evaluate the workplace environment and develop and maintain safety-management policies that identify and define the safety responsibilities of all employees.

· Continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and preparedness across the organization which should include first aid and fire marshals.

· Liaise with relevant regulatory authorities on securing new, and reporting on existing operations, permits, and licenses in a timely manner.

· Lead formal risk assessment for the evaluation and management of occupational EHS hazards across the company’s activities and branches /sites.

· Coordinate with various departments/ functional units to identify key risk areas and priorities, and produce and maintain EHS risk registers.

· Ensure all accidents and incidents are recorded and investigated and corrective and preventive actions are taken based on the findings and maintain an incident Register.

· Prepare EHS internal and external audit schedules, and ensure implementation of the same. The schedules shall include NEMA environment self-audit, OSHA audit, noise survey, fire audit, and city council fire inspection and clearance.

· Conduct fire drills and coordinate firefighting equipment service.

· Schedule and facilitate safety committee meetings at a minimum quarterly.

· Set corporate targets and goals for EHS performance improvement.

Qualifications

· Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Health and Safety, or related studies.

· Relevant certification/ accreditation in Occupational Safety and Health.

· Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, The Work Injuries Benefits Act, and subsidiary legislations.

· Minimum of 2 years of working experience in the Occupational Health and Safety field. Added advantage.

· Good understanding of ISO 9001:2015.

· Detailed knowledge of OSHA and safety.

· Exhibit the ability to think practically and creatively to implement the best safety.

· Excellent report-writing skills

· Experience working in a construction company

· Good interpersonal skills