Safety Specialist - Fibre Optic Job Vacancy in Nairobi, Kenya

Position Title: Safety Specialist - Fibre Optic

JOB REF: EHC/1757/2023

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Safety Specialist role will be to inspect, test and evaluate workplace environments, equipment’s and practices to ensure that they follow safety standards in the organization

Job Responsibilities                

  • Implementation of Health and Safety Management System across Fibre Operations in the organization.
  • Implementation of the company Health and Safety Plan ensuring delivery of Fibre related objectives and across Fibre Operations.
  • Perform Health and Safety reviews, on-site inspections and audits of physical conditions and work practices to identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices within Fibre Operations.
  • Develop and implement a hazard identification and risk assessment program for the Fibre Operations developing risk registers and mitigations.
  • Provide counsel concerning compliance requirements to Fibre Operations teams, employees, contractors, visitors and other persons directly involved in function-related operations.
  • Ensure that the business operations comply with OSH laws and regulations, company Standards and internationally accepted OSH standards.
  • Ensure maintenance of the comprehensive Contractor/ Supplier Safety Management process.
  • Review of the Fibre Operations Health and Safety KPI data and develop analysis reports including recommendations on appropriate corrective measures based on the review.
  • Develop, document and implement training material on health and safety applicable to role.
  • Develop and sustain holistic awareness campaigns at strategic and tactical levels to build health and safety awareness and capability.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university
  • 3-5 years minimum Experience as Safety Specialist in Fibre optics
  • Thorough knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act, The Work Injuries Benefit Act and subsidiary legislation.
  • Good understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Management Systems
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers or employees
  • Project Management and Coordination Skills
  • Good understanding of incident investigations process
  • Communication skills
  • Analytical skills

How to apply:
Interested and qualified candidates to send their application to: recruitment@eaglehr.co.ke  stating current/past and expected gross salary.
Applications should be received on or before close of business on Tuesday 17th October 2023.