Adept Systems is a Kenyan company established in 1994, providing a full range of management consultancy services in the areas of human resources

Key Responsibilities

ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety Management

• Lead the strategic implementation, maintenance, and continual optimisation of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System throughout the cement grinding facility.
• Conduct comprehensive hazard identification and risk assessment using advanced methodologies, including HAZOP, HIRA, JSA, and quantitative risk analysis techniques specific to cement manufacturing operations.
• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan occupational safety and health legislation, including OSHA (2007), DOSHS regulations, and industry-specific standards for cement manufacturing.
• Design and execute comprehensive workplace inspection programs, behavioural safety observations, safety audits, permit-to-work systems, and critical control verification processes.
• Lead high-quality incident, accident, and near-miss investigations using advanced root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., TapRooT, Apollo, Bowtie Analysis), ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained.
• Develop and coordinate comprehensive emergency preparedness and response programs, including emergency response plans, business continuity considerations, and regular drills covering fire safety, medical emergencies, spill response, and evacuation procedures.
• Champion worker consultation and participation mechanisms, fostering a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, safety committees, behaviour-based safety programs, and continuous safety awareness initiatives.
• Develop and analyse leading and lagging safety performance indicators (LTIFR, TRIFR, near-miss reporting rates, safety observation completion) to drive data-informed decision- making and performance improvement.

ISO 14001 – Environmental Management

• Provide technical leadership for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, ensuring effective identification, evaluation, and control of environmental aspects and impacts related to cement grinding operations.
• Ensure full compliance with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA 1999), NEMA regulations, environmental licenses, air quality standards, water discharge permits, and county government environmental requirements.
• Monitor and report on critical environmental performance indicators, including particulate emissions, fugitive dust control, solid waste management, energy consumption, water usage, noise levels, and carbon footprint metrics.
• Coordinate environmental audits, inspections, monitoring programs, and regulatory reporting in accordance with ISO 14001 requirements and statutory obligations.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of environmental incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective and preventive measures.
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste minimisation, resource efficiency, pollution prevention, and support for circular economy principles.

Strategic SHE Leadership & Management Systems

• Develop and maintain comprehensive SHE documentation, including management system manuals, procedures, work instructions, risk registers, legal compliance matrices, and system performance dashboards.
• Lead management system audits, including internal audits, supplier/contractor SHE assessments, pre-certification audits, and support external certification and surveillance audits for ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Design and deliver competency-based SHE training programs, including new employee inductions, toolbox talks, specialised technical training, contractor SHE orientation, and visitor safety briefings.
• Establish and maintain effective stakeholder engagement with regulatory authorities (DOSHS, NEMA, County Government), certification bodies, industry associations, consultants, and community representatives on SHE matters.
• Prepare comprehensive SHE performance reports, management review presentations, board-level summaries, and regulatory submissions to the Head of Innovation & Quality Control and senior leadership.
• Lead SHE aspects of operational change management, new project implementations, equipment installations, and process modifications to ensure risks are properly assessed and controlled.
• Benchmark SHE performance against industry best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives that advance the organisation toward zero harm and environmental excellence.

Professional Experience and Educational Background required

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH International Diploma, IOSH, or equivalent) are highly advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive Safety, Health and Environment experience in cement manufacturing, heavy industry, or similar high-hazard industrial operations. Direct experience with cement grinding or clinker processing is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing, maintaining, and auditing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, including successful certification or recertification experience.
• Deep understanding of cement plant hazards, including respirable crystalline silica exposure, material handling systems, rotating equipment safety, confined space entry, hot work, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), fall protection, and dust control technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Kenyan safety, health, and environmental legislation, including OSHA 2007, EMCA 1999, NEMA regulations, and relevant industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation capabilities with proficiency in SHE metrics analysis, incident investigation methodologies, and performance reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels from the shop floor to executive leadership.

• Lead the strategic implementation, maintenance, and continual optimisation of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System throughout the cement grinding facility.
• Conduct comprehensive hazard identification and risk assessment using advanced methodologies, including HAZOP, HIRA, JSA, and quantitative risk analysis techniques specific to cement manufacturing operations.
• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan occupational safety and health legislation, including OSHA (2007), DOSHS regulations, and industry-specific standards for cement manufacturing.
• Design and execute comprehensive workplace inspection programs, behavioural safety observations, safety audits, permit-to-work systems, and critical control verification processes.
• Lead high-quality incident, accident, and near-miss investigations using advanced root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., TapRooT, Apollo, Bowtie Analysis), ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented and sustained.
• Develop and coordinate comprehensive emergency preparedness and response programs, including emergency response plans, business continuity considerations, and regular drills covering fire safety, medical emergencies, spill response, and evacuation procedures.
• Champion worker consultation and participation mechanisms, fostering a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, safety committees, behaviour-based safety programs, and continuous safety awareness initiatives.
• Develop and analyse leading and lagging safety performance indicators (LTIFR, TRIFR, near-miss reporting rates, safety observation completion) to drive data-informed decision- making and performance improvement.
• Provide technical leadership for the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, ensuring effective identification, evaluation, and control of environmental aspects and impacts related to cement grinding operations.
• Ensure full compliance with the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA 1999), NEMA regulations, environmental licenses, air quality standards, water discharge permits, and county government environmental requirements.
• Monitor and report on critical environmental performance indicators, including particulate emissions, fugitive dust control, solid waste management, energy consumption, water usage, noise levels, and carbon footprint metrics.
• Coordinate environmental audits, inspections, monitoring programs, and regulatory reporting in accordance with ISO 14001 requirements and statutory obligations.
• Lead the investigation and resolution of environmental incidents, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and implementation of effective corrective and preventive measures.
• Drive environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste minimisation, resource efficiency, pollution prevention, and support for circular economy principles.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive SHE documentation, including management system manuals, procedures, work instructions, risk registers, legal compliance matrices, and system performance dashboards.
• Lead management system audits, including internal audits, supplier/contractor SHE assessments, pre-certification audits, and support external certification and surveillance audits for ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Design and deliver competency-based SHE training programs, including new employee inductions, toolbox talks, specialised technical training, contractor SHE orientation, and visitor safety briefings.
• Establish and maintain effective stakeholder engagement with regulatory authorities (DOSHS, NEMA, County Government), certification bodies, industry associations, consultants, and community representatives on SHE matters.
• Prepare comprehensive SHE performance reports, management review presentations, board-level summaries, and regulatory submissions to the Head of Innovation & Quality Control and senior leadership.
• Lead SHE aspects of operational change management, new project implementations, equipment installations, and process modifications to ensure risks are properly assessed and controlled.
• Benchmark SHE performance against industry best practices and drive continuous improvement initiatives that advance the organisation toward zero harm and environmental excellence.

• ISO 45001 implementation and maintenance
• ISO 14001 implementation and maintenance
• Hazard identification and risk assessment (HAZOP, HIRA, JSA)
• Quantitative risk analysis
• Kenyan occupational safety and health legislation (OSHA 2007, DOSHS regulations)
• Workplace inspection programs
• Behavioural safety observations
• Safety audits
• Permit-to-work systems
• Critical control verification
• Incident investigation (TapRooT, Apollo, Bowtie Analysis)
• Root cause analysis
• Emergency preparedness and response programs
• Business continuity planning
• Worker consultation and participation
• Safety culture development
• Safety performance indicator analysis (leading and lagging)
• Environmental management (EMCA 1999, NEMA regulations)
• Environmental licenses and permits
• Air quality standards
• Water discharge permits
• County government environmental requirements
• Environmental audits and inspections
• Environmental monitoring programs
• Regulatory reporting
• Waste minimisation
• Resource efficiency
• Pollution prevention
• Circular economy principles
• SHE documentation development
• Management system manuals and procedures
• Risk registers
• Legal compliance matrices
• System performance dashboards
• Internal and external management system audits
• Supplier/contractor SHE assessments
• Pre-certification audits
• Certification and surveillance audits
• Competency-based SHE training program design and delivery
• New employee inductions
• Toolbox talks
• Specialised technical training
• Contractor SHE orientation
• Visitor safety briefings
• Stakeholder engagement (regulatory authorities, certification bodies, industry associations, consultants, community representatives)
• SHE performance reporting
• Management review presentations
• Board-level summaries
• Regulatory submissions
• Operational change management (SHE aspects)
• New project SHE assessment
• Equipment installation SHE assessment
• Process modification SHE assessment
• Industry best practice benchmarking
• Continuous improvement initiatives
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Stakeholder influence and engagement

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH International Diploma, IOSH, or equivalent) are highly advantageous.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive Safety, Health and Environment experience in cement manufacturing, heavy industry, or similar high-hazard industrial operations. Direct experience with cement grinding or clinker processing is preferred.
• Demonstrated expertise in implementing, maintaining, and auditing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems, including successful certification or recertification experience.
• Deep understanding of cement plant hazards, including respirable crystalline silica exposure, material handling systems, rotating equipment safety, confined space entry, hot work, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), fall protection, and dust control technologies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Kenyan safety, health, and environmental legislation, including OSHA 2007, EMCA 1999, NEMA regulations, and relevant industry standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation capabilities with proficiency in SHE metrics analysis, incident investigation methodologies, and performance reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels from the shop floor to executive leadership.