EHS Officer job at Roofings Group

Job Description

Roofings Ltd Roofings Group is the leading manufacturer of quality steel and plastic building products in East Africa. We are currently seeking to recruit a highly motivated, technically experienced, and competent person, with zeal to perform beyond expectations and excited to Join a (28) years leading steel manufacturer as an EHS Officer. Responsibilities • Implement safe working practices at the factory and outlets. • Inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance. • Investigate industrial accidents, injuries, or occupational diseases to determine causes and preventive measures. • Review plans and specifications for construction/maintenance/repair of machinery or equipment to determine whether all safety requirements have been met and implement permit to work. • Report and review findings from accident investigations, facilities inspections, or environmental testing. • Interview employees to obtain information about work environments and work-place incidents and conduct job safety observations. • Evaluate adequacy of actions taken to correct health inspection violations. • Review employee safety programs to determine their adequacy. • Conduct or coordinate direct testing of air quality, noise, temperature, or radiation levels to verify compliance with health and safety regulations. • Conduct or coordinate workers’ trainings in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment. • Provide technical advice and guidance on how to handle occupational health and environment related problems. • Review and interpret and communicate safety regulations for others interested in industrial safety such as safety engineers, labour representatives, and safety committee. • Maintain liaisons with outside organizations such as fire departments, and rescue teams, so that emergency responses can be facilitated. • Compile, analyze, interpret and communicate statistical data related to occupational illnesses, accidents and environmental hazards. • Plan and conduct industrial hygiene research. • Provide regular reports on safety standards and propose appropriate solutions in accordance with applicable legislation and company policies. • Conduct periodic safety meetings with shop representatives, management, and employees to discuss the organization’s performance in its occupation health and safety and environment. • Conduct periodic environmental and occupational hazard risk assessments at factory and Outlets and implement preventive measures. Required Qualification, Skills & Experience • A Bachelor’s Science Degree in Environmental Engineering and Environment Science. • Certification in Health, Safety and Environment is an added advantage. • At least 5 years working experience preferably in a Manufacturing industrial environment. • Self-driven, results oriented. • Able to plan and prioritize. • Good interpersonal skills. • Reliable, tolerant & determined. • Able to work extended hours when required. • Able to manage conflict and build effective teams. • Able to solve problems and drive for results. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 60 Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure If you believe that you are our Ideal candidate, please send your application letter with a detailed CV, copies of academic papers by 28th February 2023 addressed to the. HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER Roofings Ltd Email: [email protected] Note: email subject: EHS OFFICER