At Eni, we are looking for an HSE Superintendent within the Oil Extraction Plant in Makueni,Kenya. You will be assisting the Plant Manager in developing, reviewing, implementing and monitoring the company’s environmental and EHS management system.
As a member of the Operations Department, you will be responsible for:
Assisting, planning and implementing safety policies and procedures in compliance with local and state regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Transportation (DOT).
Providing HSE training, awareness and induction on site to staff, contractors and other relevant parties.
Performing safety audits and inspections, preparing written reports of findings and recommendations for corrective or preventive measures where indicated, and following up to ensure measures have been implemented.
First line responsibility for incident investigations, including but not limited to investigating, making initial recommendations and putting measures in place to prevent recurrence.
Assisting in the development, evaluation and upgrading of safety programs.
Keeping HSE statistical records, such as incidents, accidents, near-misses and working hours on site.
Ensuring the well-being of the workforce and HSE compliance within the plant.
Keeping HSE registers up to date, including renewals of permits and licenses.
Assisting the Plant Manager in the implementation of accident-prevention and environmental impact activities on site.
Carrying out risk assessments and considering how risks could be reduced, including medical check-ups for staff.
Outlining safe operational procedures which identify and take account of all relevant hazards.
Advising on a range of specialist areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery, use of PPEs and occupational diseases.
Acting as Emergency coordinator on site.
Monitoring environmental footprint on site.
Compiling monthly site HSE reports.
Implementing emergency and crisis management plans on site.
Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.
This is the opportunity for you if you have these skills and requirements:
Environmental Engineering/environmental studies degree or diploma.
Fluent in English.
Relevant experience as HSE Officer, preferably in a vegetable oil extraction plant or a busy manufacturing plant.
Proven knowledge of and experience with HSE management systems in an industrial setting.
Knowledge of ISO safety, quality and environmental standards (preferred).
OHS certification or equivalent. Risk Assessor certification would be an advantage.
Auditing and Root Cause investigation technique.
Quality control and assurance.
Project management.
Flexibility, results oriented, problem-solving, decision-making and good communication skills.