Safety Officer
2025-04-27T19:45:39+00:00
Wincyril Enterprises Limited
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FULL_TIME
Chipata
Chipata
10101
Zambia
Business Management and Administration
Environment
2025-04-30T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Wincyril Enterprises Limited is a renewable power producer and supplier company, currently developing a solar power plant in Chipata West, Eastern Province, Zambia. The company would like to recruit an experienced engineer to work as the Safety Officer. The Safety Officer for a solar project will be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment by implementing and enforcing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations. This role involves conducting risk assessments, training workers on safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with legal and industry safety standards to minimize accidents and hazards.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensure compliance with local and international safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001).
- Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conduct site inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
Risk Assessment & Incident Prevention
- Conduct risk assessments and recommend preventive measures.
- Monitor site activities to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
Training & Awareness
- Organize safety training sessions for workers and supervisors.
- Ensure all personnel are equipped with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings before major site activities.
Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Develop and implement emergency response plans.
- Coordinate fire drills and first aid training.
- Ensure availability of firefighting equipment, first aid kits, and emergency exits.
Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain safety records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
- Prepare and submit regular safety reports to project managers.
- Ensure that all safety-related permits and documentation are up to date.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Certification in HSE (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA) is preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a safety role, preferably in solar, construction, or energy projects.
- Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and risk management.
- Ability to conduct safety audits and investigations.
- Excellent communication and training skills.
- Proficiency in reporting and documentation.
Health & Safety Compliance Ensure compliance with local and international safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001). Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. Conduct site inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards. Risk Assessment & Incident Prevention Conduct risk assessments and recommend preventive measures. Monitor site activities to ensure adherence to safety protocols. Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, providing detailed reports and recommendations. Training & Awareness Organize safety training sessions for workers and supervisors. Ensure all personnel are equipped with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings before major site activities. Emergency Preparedness & Response Develop and implement emergency response plans. Coordinate fire drills and first aid training. Ensure availability of firefighting equipment, first aid kits, and emergency exits. Reporting & Documentation Maintain safety records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation. Prepare and submit regular safety reports to project managers. Ensure that all safety-related permits and documentation are up to date
Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field. Certification in HSE (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA) is preferred. Minimum 3–5 years in a safety role, preferably in solar, construction, or energy projects. Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and risk management. Ability to conduct safety audits and investigations. Excellent communication and training skills. Proficiency in reporting and documentation.
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Vacancy title:
Safety Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Business Management and Administration, Category: Environment]
Jobs at:
Wincyril Enterprises Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 30 2025
Duty Station:
Chipata | Chipata | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, April 27 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Wincyril Enterprises Limited is a renewable power producer and supplier company, currently developing a solar power plant in Chipata West, Eastern Province, Zambia. The company would like to recruit an experienced engineer to work as the Safety Officer. The Safety Officer for a solar project will be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment by implementing and enforcing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations. This role involves conducting risk assessments, training workers on safety protocols, and ensuring compliance with legal and industry safety standards to minimize accidents and hazards.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensure compliance with local and international safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001).
- Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
- Conduct site inspections to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
Risk Assessment & Incident Prevention
- Conduct risk assessments and recommend preventive measures.
- Monitor site activities to ensure adherence to safety protocols.
- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, providing detailed reports and recommendations.
Training & Awareness
- Organize safety training sessions for workers and supervisors.
- Ensure all personnel are equipped with proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Conduct toolbox talks and safety briefings before major site activities.
Emergency Preparedness & Response
- Develop and implement emergency response plans.
- Coordinate fire drills and first aid training.
- Ensure availability of firefighting equipment, first aid kits, and emergency exits.
Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain safety records, inspection reports, and compliance documentation.
- Prepare and submit regular safety reports to project managers.
- Ensure that all safety-related permits and documentation are up to date.
Required Qualifications & Skills:
- Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Certification in HSE (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA) is preferred.
- Minimum 3–5 years in a safety role, preferably in solar, construction, or energy projects.
- Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and risk management.
- Ability to conduct safety audits and investigations.
- Excellent communication and training skills.
- Proficiency in reporting and documentation.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: associate degree
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