We are a growing industrial Waste Management company based in Takoradi that offers its employees the enabling environment for leadership, skills and career development.

As an industrial Waste Management and related services company, our operational activities make us interface with mainly the Maritime, Oil and Gas, Mining as well as Manufacturing industries.

• Our goal is to provide our clients with the best systems and methods for the processing of industrial Waste available, to the extent of reusing the byproducts termed as waste. All of this is worked into our assessment of our client’s waste streams, thereby, coming up with a cost-effective way of managing unwanted byproducts from their industrial operations
• We believe in sustainability, Innovation, Safety, Quality, Commitment and Trust
• The selected candidate will have the opportunity to join the company’s skilled professionals who are achieving great feats both locally and internationally.

Job Summary

• The Environment, Health and Safety Advisor is to manage, promote and proactively help implement and maintain Environment, Health, Safety & Security (EHSS) policies and procedures.
• Provide advice and guidance for staff on EHSS standards and monitoring operational activities to ensure they are EHSS compliant.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of EHSS policies and procedures within the framework of continual improvement.
• Implement, Coordinate and Manage EHSS program for the company.
• Ensure that routine inspections and audits of the workplace are carried out, and corrective and preventive actions are implemented through tracking.
• Ensure safety Inductions and orientation for all new and existing employees, contractors and all visitors onsite are conducted.
• Provide EHSS training for staff, visitors and contractors on response plans and emergency procedures and facilitate drills/exercises. to assess adequacy of existing procedures and level of compliance.
• Develop EHS programs to meet client, company and government regulations.
• Lead in incident reporting, investigation, finding root causes of all incidents and taking remedial actions to prevent future occurrence.
• Compile and provide information for monthly reporting of EHSS performance data to clients as required.
• Implement safety initiatives, track and report progress to General Manager and Chief Executive Officer.
• Coordinate safety training for employees where necessary.
• Work with and ensure 3rd party contractors and vendors are aware and comply with all EHSS policies and procedures.
• Liaise with government departments and other agencies on EHSS matters, and ensure compliance with all statutory obligations.
• Motivate staff and positively influence the safe productive improvement of EHSS processes and practices within the Company.
• Ensure compliance to the EHS Management System and participate in system audits.
• Assist in preparation of internal and 3rd party audits for ISO 45001 and 14001.
• Undertake hazard/risk analysis of all waste management processes.
• Reviewing required PPE during purchasing and monitoring/ enforcing use of PPE on all operational sites.
• Execute periodic inspections of facilities, equipment and machinery to identify potential hazards, recommend risk reduction measures and ensure the Installation of safety features.
• Prepare and control department budget.

Qualification Required & Experience

Requirements – Qualification & Skills

• A minimum of Bachelor Degree or Graduate Diploma in HSE Management, Chemical or Environmental Engineering or a relevant field.
• At least five (5) years’ experience working in the health and safety field In the Oil and Gas industry, two (2) years of which should be in management position.
• ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor and NEBOSH Certification is a must.
• Practical skills in EHS auditing, safety legislations anc incident investigation.
• Thorough understanding of Safety Management Systems
• Sound knowledge of risk management and loss preventive,
• Strong presentation, excellent report writing and communication
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislative
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse work group.
• Proven Leadership experience and ability to manage employees to build effective motivated team.
• Ability to train, influence and motivate team member