Plant Safety and Maintenance Officer

The incumbent will be responsible for the updating, implementation and monitoring of company safety, security and occupational health regulations, ensure the proper maintenance and repair of company machinery and be responsible for the security function.

Plant Safety and Maintenance Officer (SOG/ST 6)

Basic Salary:  $4,594,306.00 - $6,178,830.00  per annum

Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for the updating, implementation and monitoring of company safety, security and occupational health regulations, ensure the proper maintenance and repair of company machinery and be responsible for the security function.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

Safety and Security

• Develop, implement and maintain an effective safety and hygiene programme and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local legislation e.g. the OSHA, Bureau of Standards, Public Health (Ministry of Health), Factories Act (Ministry of Labour) and the Environmental Conservation Acts.
• Develop and monitor systems to ensure all employees comply with all relevant legal safety requirements
• Identify safety training needs, organize and co-ordinate safety training courses and prepare training material where appropriate
• Co-ordinate monthly safety meeting
• Ensure that all support documentation in respect of the safety programme is received on time and in the correct format from all concerned parties
• Assist in appointment of safety representatives for all locations
• Evaluate accident reporting forms, surveys, audits to establish root causes and together with Supervisors and Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non-compliant behaviour or conditions so as to prevent reoccurrence.
• Liaise with on site contractors to ensure their compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including basic safety training
• Conduct safety surveys, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions to minimize the risk to company and employees
• Co-ordinate regular evacuation exercises to ensure that all staff become familiar with these procedures.
• Assist with the formulation of emergency/contingency plans
• Ensure that employees are properly attired with the necessary personal protective equipment at all locations.
• Ensure that all chemicals used at the plants conform to OSHA Safety Standards and the Bureau of Standards.
• Ensure that accurate up-to-date records are kept.
• Ensure that all accidents and near misses are properly investigated and the necessary corrective action taken to prevent recurrence
• Ensure adequate signage placed at all locations
• Ensure proper security arrangements at all plants

 Maintenance

• Coordinate the Engineering Apprenticeship Programme
• Supervise the Maintenance Coordinator and Technicians, when necessary, at all three plants and give assistance and directives when required.
• Coordinate the Preventative Maintenance Programme, including the scheduling of jobs and lubrication of machinery.
• Ensure that all corrective maintenance done on all shifts meet required standards.
• Supervise all maintenance and project contractors in the performance of their contracted duties; giving assistance and guidance where necessary.
• Establish and maintain records of breakdowns and repairs to assist in constant review and updates of the maintenance programme.

 Core Competences

• Excellent knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
• Excellent knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety
• Excellent knowledge of industrial cooling systems
• Excellent knowledge of boiler operations
• Excellent knowledge of blueprint reading
• Competent in developing maintenance programmes
• Core Competences
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Good team player
• Job knowledge
• Good supervision skills
• Competent in use of Microsoft Word and Excel

 Requirements

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• HEART Level 1 HVAC Certification in servicing refrigeration and industrial cooling systems                         
• Certification in Safety and Occupational Health
• 3- years’ experience in safety and occupational health in a food manufacturing environment

Working Conditions:

• Exposed to oil and grease
• Exposed to moving parts on machines
• Exposed to high temperatures
• Exposed to flammable substances
• Exposed to pressurized equipment/vessels
• Required to work at odd hours

 We thank everyone for applying but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.