Job Vacancy – Health, Safety & Environment Officer

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.