DAC Aviation Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer Job in Kenya

DAC Aviation Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer Job in Kenya

DAC Aviation (EA) Limited: We have the following vacancy which we would like to fill with a qualified individual who wishes to be part of our professional team.Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer
Requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in a related field. 3 years of relevant experience with a strong knowledge of both Environmental regulations and Health and Safety regulatory knowledge. Experience in the Aviation industry will be an added advantage. Environmental Health and Safety Management Specialist certification desired.
Key tasks:
The Environmental health and safety officer will be expected to perform the following tasks:

Maintains current working knowledge of health and safety legislation and regulation affecting the workplace and keeps all stakeholders others regularly informed.

Responsible for developing a working partnership within the facility that will promote a positive approach to insuring worker health and safety.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining the infrastructure and organization necessary to consistently deliver industry leading Safety and Health performance through training and development of all applicable written plans and programs ensuring compliance with OSHA,2007.

Develop, implement and update environmental compliance plans based on the regulatory requirements (Federal, State & Local permits.)

Completes all weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual inspections required by local, state and federal regulations and update/submit required Company reports.

To oversee the development and delivery, as well as any updating, to training in new employee safety orientation as well as any other required training mandates or modules specific to the facility.

Develop, maintain written compliance plans and programs, including Contingency Plan & Emergency Procedures; Waste Management Program; Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure plan.

Oversee the maintenance of all emergency equipment such as fire extinguishers, eye wash stations and first aid kits properly stocked and identified on emergency action plans when relocated.

Oversee the on-site EH&S Committee and in their activities including self-audits, awareness, program or task development, communication and recognition programs.

Partner with HR in order to conduct and document injury, accident and near miss investigations in order to determine root cause.

Implement and follow up on all corrective and preventative measures in compliance with OSHA.

Works with Quality Assurance in developing, reviewing and updating safety auditing checklists, SFP, SP and other quality controlled documents.

Develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies, procedures and manuals.Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are encouraged to send their applications enclosing a CV, an application letter, copies of academic testimonials, names of three referees and a daytime telephone contact.
The application should reach us by 17th October 2014 addressed to
The Human Resources Manager,
DAC Aviation (EA) Limited,
P.O Box 44580 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.