Career Options Limited is a leading recruitment-consulting firm based in Nairobi Kenya and offering specialized services to effectively manage the entire recruitment process for companies based in Africa and Middle East. We cover various business verticals like Oil and Gas, Power, Green Energy, Engineering, Retail, FMCG, Information Technology, Banking an...

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Safety Specialist

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , KCSE

Experience

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Safety and Environment / HSE

Key Deliverables

• Assisting in the development and implementation of a Safety Program to ensure compliance with safety practices and regulations.
• Conducting site safety inspections and preparing Safety and Monitoring Reports to evaluate adherence to safety policies.
• Investigating and completing detailed incident reports, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Reviewing, modifying, adding, or deleting safety records for assets to ensure proper documentation and accurate record-keeping.
• Monitoring and supporting the execution of all safety-related activities to ensure hazard prevention, mitigation, and control across operations.
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Providing guidance and training to employees on workplace safety practices, operational safety procedures, and compliance expectations.
• Implementing and identifying best practices for preventing accidents and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Collaborating with management and other stakeholders to ensure safety objectives align with the organization's operational goals.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant safety regulations and industry best practices to update and improve the Safety Program.

Professional Qualifications

• Compliance, Risk Management, and Regulatory Affairs

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in safety program implementation, workplace safety operations, and inspections. Familiarity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual and other applicable industry safety standards.
• Ability to prepare and submit detailed safety reports and conduct incident investigations.
• High school diploma or equivalent. Strong organizational, analytical, and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in safety reporting systems and maintaining records in digital safety platforms. Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally. Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or longer at the time of hiring. Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of the deployment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health certification or equivalent safety training certifications.

• Assisting in the development and implementation of a Safety Program to ensure compliance with safety practices and regulations.
• Conducting site safety inspections and preparing Safety and Monitoring Reports to evaluate adherence to safety policies.
• Investigating and completing detailed incident reports, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Reviewing, modifying, adding, or deleting safety records for assets to ensure proper documentation and accurate record-keeping.
• Monitoring and supporting the execution of all safety-related activities to ensure hazard prevention, mitigation, and control across operations.
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Providing guidance and training to employees on workplace safety practices, operational safety procedures, and compliance expectations.
• Implementing and identifying best practices for preventing accidents and ensuring compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Collaborating with management and other stakeholders to ensure safety objectives align with the organization's operational goals.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant safety regulations and industry best practices to update and improve the Safety Program.

• Compliance
• Risk Management
• Regulatory Affairs
• Safety program implementation
• Workplace safety operations
• Inspections
• Safety reporting systems
• Record keeping
• Organizational skills
• Analytical skills
• Administrative skills
• Attention to detail

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven experience in safety program implementation, workplace safety operations, and inspections.
• Familiarity with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual and other applicable industry safety standards.
• Ability to prepare and submit detailed safety reports and conduct incident investigations.
• Proficiency in safety reporting systems and maintaining records in digital safety platforms.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally. Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or longer at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of the deployment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline. (Preferred)
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety and Health certification or equivalent safety training certifications. (Preferred)