HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR - SUB CONTRATOR

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

The incumbent shall be responsible for Supervision of all High-Risk construction and maintenance works on behalf of Maintenance and Project Engineers at various worksites. Main duties and responsibilities: Participate in joint prior inspection at start of works and update the site safety prevention plan. Perform in liaison with the Project Engineer Work Site Safety induction prior to start of works. Perform Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment, Job Hazard Analysis before issue of Work Permits. Issue General or simplified Authorization to Work and associated Specific Permits for high risk works, which should be signed prior to start of the works. Specific permits to include Fire Permit, Excavation permit, Cleaning/degassing permit, permit to work in confined spaces, permit to work at height, Lifting permit and Electrical lockout Perform daily safety inspections/walks ensuring hazards are fully identified and safety measures are in place. Review the work schedule daily capturing new risks and update the prevention plan. Stop works where works are deemed to be unsafe & report, review with the Project Engineer. Report any near misses, anomalies, violations, accidents, and incidents on site, in compliance with the provided guidelines. Keep a Construction Site diary/ log, incl. time registration of all main events, progress of works, near misses, anomalies, and violations. Ensure proper barricading/isolation of site and posting of safety signage where high risk works are conducted; Enhance acceptable housekeeping. Submit weekly and monthly reports with the list of activities performed – according to the scope of work. Ensure compliance to SGS Operational Integrity requirements and meet KPIs of the same. Perform any other task that may be assigned for successful operation of company business.

Hold a B.Sc. in Engineering or any other technical related course from a recognized university. Professional Health and Safety qualification is an added advantage. NEBOSH International General Certificate (added advantage) At least 2 Years experience in Health & Safety Supervision works. Have a valid certificate of good conduct. Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills Sensitive to set timelines and targets. Physically fit, hardworking, honest and performance driven. Proficient in written and verbal English and must be computer literate. Must be willing to be deployed to any region across the country besides normal residence, i.e., Mt. Kenya, Mombasa, Eastern and Western Kenya regions.