Background information about the job or company

We are seeking to hire an Environment & Safety Manager who will provide leadership and oversight for all Environmental, Health, Safety, Security & Quality (EHSSQ) functions within an upstream waste management project. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with environmental and occupational safety regulations, implementing HSE management systems, supporting project mobilisation activities, and overseeing hazardous waste management operations in line with international oil & gas industry standards.

Responsibilities or duties

• Lead implementation of environmental compliance programs for drilling waste and hazardous waste management operations.
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan environmental, occupational safety, petroleum, and waste management regulations, as well as international industry standards and client HSE requirements.
• Coordinate environmental permitting, waste transportation approvals, hazardous waste manifests, and operational licensing requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and relevant government agencies on environmental and safety compliance matters.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs including soil, groundwater, wastewater, emissions, and waste tracking systems.
• Develop and implement HSE Management Systems aligned with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and international upstream oil & gas standards.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and operational control programs.
• Establish safe systems of work for waste handling, drilling waste treatment, chemical handling, transportation operations, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and enforce HSE compliance standards across subcontractors and field teams.
• Support project mobilisation and operational readiness activities.
• Develop HSE procedures, SOPs, manuals, registers, forms, and operational controls for project startup activities.
• Participate in facility design reviews and support commissioning of waste treatment technologies and operational equipment.
• Establish waste tracking, manifesting, and reporting systems.
• Serve as the primary HSE focal point for clients, regulators, auditors, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare environmental and safety reports, dashboards, and operational updates for management and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement HSE induction and competency training programs.
• Conduct training on hazardous waste handling, emergency response, spill prevention, permit-to-work systems, and operational safety.
• Promote strong HSE culture, continuous improvement, and compliance across all operational levels.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned in support of project operations.

Qualifications or requirements

• Must have a Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related technical discipline. A master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Must have a minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience within upstream oil & gas, hazardous waste management, industrial waste treatment, or environmental compliance operations.
• Experience supporting upstream oil & gas projects, drilling operations, or hazardous waste management activities is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of drilling waste streams including oil-based muds, water-based muds, drill cuttings, contaminated soils, sludge, and chemical waste.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 14001/45001 Lead Auditor, HAZWOPER, or equivalent HSE certifications will be an added advantage.
• Strong experience in environmental compliance, incident investigation, contractor management, and operational risk management activities.
• Strong understanding of hazardous waste treatment, disposal technologies, and environmental monitoring systems.

Any other provided details

Applicants from the Turkana community are encouraged to apply.

• Lead implementation of environmental compliance programs for drilling waste and hazardous waste management operations.
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan environmental, occupational safety, petroleum, and waste management regulations, as well as international industry standards and client HSE requirements.
• Coordinate environmental permitting, waste transportation approvals, hazardous waste manifests, and operational licensing requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and relevant government agencies on environmental and safety compliance matters.
• Oversee environmental monitoring programs including soil, groundwater, wastewater, emissions, and waste tracking systems.
• Develop and implement HSE Management Systems aligned with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and international upstream oil & gas standards.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and operational control programs.
• Establish safe systems of work for waste handling, drilling waste treatment, chemical handling, transportation operations, and emergency response activities.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and enforce HSE compliance standards across subcontractors and field teams.
• Support project mobilisation and operational readiness activities.
• Develop HSE procedures, SOPs, manuals, registers, forms, and operational controls for project startup activities.
• Participate in facility design reviews and support commissioning of waste treatment technologies and operational equipment.
• Establish waste tracking, manifesting, and reporting systems.
• Serve as the primary HSE focal point for clients, regulators, auditors, and project stakeholders.
• Prepare environmental and safety reports, dashboards, and operational updates for management and stakeholders.
• Develop and implement HSE induction and competency training programs.
• Conduct training on hazardous waste handling, emergency response, spill prevention, permit-to-work systems, and operational safety.
• Promote strong HSE culture, continuous improvement, and compliance across all operational levels.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned in support of project operations.

• Environmental compliance
• Incident investigation
• Contractor management
• Operational risk management
• Hazardous waste treatment
• Disposal technologies
• Environmental monitoring systems
• HSE Management Systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
• Hazard identification
• Risk assessments
• Safe systems of work
• Emergency response
• Root cause analysis
• HSE induction and competency training
• Hazardous waste handling training
• Spill prevention training
• Permit-to-work systems training
• Operational safety training

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years’ relevant experience within upstream oil & gas, hazardous waste management, industrial waste treatment, or environmental compliance operations.
• Experience supporting upstream oil & gas projects, drilling operations, or hazardous waste management activities is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of drilling waste streams including oil-based muds, water-based muds, drill cuttings, contaminated soils, sludge, and chemical waste.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 14001/45001 Lead Auditor, HAZWOPER, or equivalent HSE certifications will be an added advantage.