Stonefield Company is a Limited Liability Company duly incorporated in Kenya to operate basically as a quarrying company. The Quarry is located at Awasi area along Kisumu-Nairobi road, Kisumu County; some 70 kilometres from Kisumu CBD. The company has grown to become one of the leading and successful Quarrying Companies in this region and beyond.Job Purpose: To develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management systems to ensure compliance with legal requirements, company policies, and international best practices while promoting a zero-harm safety culture within quarry operations. Key Responsibilities: Health & Safety Management: Implement and maintain the Occupational Health and Safety Management System; ensure compliance with OSHA, mining, and environmental regulations; conduct daily inspections; coordinate permit-to-work systems; enforce Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs). Risk Assessment & Hazard Control: Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and routine risk assessments; maintain hazard registers; investigate near misses and unsafe acts. Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents and dangerous occurrences; conduct root cause analysis; prepare investigation reports and track preventive/corrective actions (CAPA). Environmental Management: Monitor dust emissions, noise, and vibration; coordinate waste management and water pollution prevention; oversee the rehabilitation of exhausted quarry sections. Compliance, Audits & Preparedness: Conduct internal HSE audits and prepare for regulatory inspections; Enforce employee PPE adherence develop emergency response procedures, coordinate drills, and maintain emergency equipment. Training & Contractor Safety: Conduct HSE inductions, monthly safety awareness sessions. Occupational Health & Reporting: Coordinate medical surveillance; monitor workplace hygiene (dust, noise, chemicals); compile weekly/monthly HSE reports and statistics for management. Working Conditions: Predominantly field-based in an active quarry environment. Frequent exposure to dust, noise, vibration, heavy machinery, and blasting activities. Regular walking on uneven terrain and occasional work outside normal hours during emergencies or planned shutdowns. Academic qualifications Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, or a related field. Minimum qualifications Registered Safety and Health Officer with valid First Aid and Fire Marshal certifications. Minimum 3–5 years' experience in mining, quarrying, construction, cement manufacturing, or heavy industry. Demonstrable experience in conducting HSE audits, investigating workplace incidents, managing contractor compliance, and implementing comprehensive HSE management systems. Required skills Technical Skills: Risk assessment, hazard identification, and Job Safety Analysis (JSA) Incident investigation and root cause analysis Environmental management, safety auditing, and OSHA compliance Emergency response planning, report writing, and HSE data analysis Proficiency in MS Office Suite Behavioral Competencies: Strong leadership, high integrity, and excellent communication skills Attention to detail, decision-making, and problem-solving abilities Ability to work effectively under pressure and within a team environment
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Health, Safety & Environment (Hse) Officer At Stonefield Company Limited
Building / Construction
full time
Kisumu
Posted 3 days ago