JOB OPENING AT NAWEC
NAWEC is pleased to invite suitably qualified persons to submit applications for the vacant position of Health, Safety & Environment Officer. We are looking for a dynamic, forward looking and performance driven professional who has a strong understanding of health, safety and evironmental measures.
The successful candidate could look forward to joining a team of highly dedicated and competent group of employees who are currently playing a critical role in reinforcing a culture of safety and compliance within NAWEC.
Details of the role are specified below:
Position | Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer |
Role Summary | Responsible for implimenting all health,safety and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines of NAWEC. Ensuring a safe work environment for employees, and reducing the impact of operations on the people and the environment. |
Reporting Relationships | HSE Manager |
Duties and Responsibilities | · Support the implimentation of health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
· Ensure employees and contractors complies with all applicable local and relevant international HSE standards. · Conduct regular health and safety inspections in various workplaces with proper reporting. · Liaise with HR Department and arrange HSE inductions for newly employed staff. · Ensure office documentations are well organised and secured at all times. · Ensure office documentation such as reporting forms are available to all staff through departmental safety representatives at all time. · Participate in accident reporting and investigation activities. · Take part in departmental safety awareness activities such as Tool Box Talks and staff briefings. · Coordinate emergency response exercises, including evacuation procedures, fire safety protocols, and first similations. · Take care of all safety equipment and devices including coorinating annual fire extinguisher preventive maintenance program. · Ensure first aid equipment are in place and adequatelt maintained or replinished when required. · Maintain up-to-date knowledge of changing regulations that may affect NAWEC’s HSE performance. · Ensure preventive maintenance of safety equipment and that safe systems of work are adheared to in the workplace. · Keep a sound interest in general health and safety enforcement. · Participate in environmental sustainability initiatives relevant to the work of NAWEC. · Act on any other directives from senior management. |
Requirements and Qualifications | · BSc in Occupational Health and Safety Management or a related science field such as Public and Environmental Health or Engineering
· 5 years’ experience in Workplace Health, Safety & Environment Management · NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety Management or equivalent would be an added advantage. |
Salary Grade | Grade D of the NAWEC integrated Pay Scale |
Competancy | Detail |
Interpersonal | Able to work with various teams to impliment health and safety functions in various functions of the organisation |
Conceptual | Have an analytical mind and be able to think through issues to bring more productivity in the overall management of HSE in the organisation |
Communication | Be an excellent communicator.Ability to conduct safety inductions ,trainings and toolbox talks |
Confidentiality | Consciousness of confidentiality issues in relation to Workplcae Health, Safety & Environment Management |
Ethics | High sense of discipline towards work and Good Team Spirit |
Management Skills | Team management and ability to work under pressure |
Results oriented | Achievement oriented and ability to deliver effectively on time |
The Rewards: NAWEC has restructured its rewards package and can offer an attractive salary and other benefits for the right person.
How to Apply. Please send an e-mail to recruitment@nawec.gm referencing the position being applied for along with a curriculum vitae and cover letter, as attachments.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 1st March 2025, by close of business.