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Safety Specialist

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

Lamu

Job Field

Safety and Environment / HSE

The Safety Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of a comprehensive Safety Program in compliance with established safety regulations. This role ensures all operations remain incident-free and meet the highest safety standards as identified by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in safety reporting systems and maintaining records in digital safety platforms.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 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.