Key Purpose Statement:The primary role of the HSE Project Coordinator is to coordinate and manage the EOSH system inclusive of all internal as well as external audits and corrective action across all functions, capabilities, and sites within the organisation.Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop a project Safety Management Plan (SMP) for the project to ensure a safe work environment for all engaged contractors as well as employees and visitors whose safety may potentially be impacted by the project.Provide fulltime support to the project by maintaining constant and visible presence at project work sites and enforcing safe behaviour, including permit and PPE compliance among contractors.Identify, regularly review and be familiar with all legislation and Company standards applicable to Project to ensure full compliance.Verify relevant contractor HSE training and competencies as necessary prior to on boarding.Assist contractors with carrying out risk assessments and agreeing controls (method statements) for all Project jobs.Provide Site contractor induction and daily HSE briefings to ensure the right level of HSE awareness among contractors.Directly issue all necessary permits to work to ensure that adequate controls are applied prior to authorizing any high-risk activities.Develop and post appropriate signage at all work sites of the project.Ensure that appropriate emergence response arrangements are established for the Project, including adequate first aid provision.Ensure that all incidents related to the Project are reported and appropriately investigated.Ensure that any agreed incident corrective actions are followed up on and completed.Generate and maintain all HSE related records for all Site phases of the Project.Coordinate a regular HSE review meeting with the project team and Site HSSE Management.Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.Skills, Experience & EducationQualificationsMinimum Requirement:Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial hygiene, Engineering or related field.ExperienceWork Experience:2-3 years working experience in a supervisory role, in Safety & Environmental field.Experience of work in Manufacturing, Projects and Construction is preferred.GeneralCompetencies:Full-time hands on experience on a project or industrial site for at least three years.Good knowledge of local HSE legislation and best practices.Experience in delivering workplace HSE training.Knowledge of and experience with management systems and standards for HSE (ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001) desirable.Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.Have an understanding of behavioural safety.Good communication skills including ability to communicate at low levels of the workforce in Swahili.Good influencing skills.Hold relevant certification/ accreditation in Occupational Health and Safety e.g. NEBOSH.Strong knowledge of up-to-date safety and environmental legislation and management systems.Qualifications and experience in conducting incident investigations.Experience with Human Operational Performance HOP principles and their application will be an added advantage.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Decisive and Risk Pragmatic- Understanding of safety risks, control processes and Strong attention to small details that may create dangerous situations.Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skillsCompetent in documentation and records managementCrisis management skills.Ability to work under minimal supervision.Appropriately incorporates multiple inputs to establish shared ownership and effective action.Ability to develop and sustain routine work for long periods of time.The ability to seek and consider all possible and relevant information conceptualise problems for problem solving and decision making with due regard to long- and short-term implications.
