QHSE Officer at Gro Oldfield Alliance Ghana

About the job

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the project/work is executed in compliance with the HSE management plan 
• Participate in HSE risk assessment and conduct the toolbox talk 
• Ensuring new personnel & site visitors are given safety inductions  
• Ensuring all site visitors have the correct PPE prior to starting any work (if applicable) 
• Conduct the monthly inspection of all the emergency equipment (fire extinguisher, first aid kit, eye wash station, smoke alarm, fire alarm) and document for evidence & records 
• Conduct surprise site visits in client premises for ensuring GRO personal are working in the correct safe manner (i.e., utilising PPE, PTW, etc.) 
• Inspect the work site and review working conditions on daily basis and report to QHSE in-charge and site management about the unsafe act and unsafe condition 
• Intervene to stop any acts or processes which are unsafe, or do not comply with OHS guidelines 
• issuing safety awards monthly as suggested and recommended by the QHSE in charge (John Maria & site management) 
• Visit stores and inspect the power tools and valid date of calibrated equipment & record findings  
• Inspect the stores and ensure MSDS are available for all chemicals, paints etc.  
• Get manhour details on monthly basis and issue to QHSE Coordinator 
• Get statistic readings for paper, water, electric usage on a monthly basis 
• Maintain safety regulations during all kinds of installation or lifting activities 
• Monitor waste segregation and waste management system 
• Issuing permit/s for hot Work, working at height, confined space, radiography activities etc.  
• Monitor & review the HSE training matrix to ensure personnel complete online training modules assigned to them. 
• Act as the focal point in accident/incident investigations ensuring compliance to relevant procedures and liaise with the QHSE Coordinator on the report & findings 
• Assisting company operational personnel in completing documentation required by the OH&S management system including Job Hazard Analysis, Toolbox talks, accident/incident reporting forms, inspection records, and other necessary documents. 
• Carry out inspections of company field activity at own and customer locations, ensuring reports and findings are processed in accordance with relevant GEV procedures. 
• Ensure daily, weekly and monthly checks are conducted accordingly. 

Key Attributes:

• Basic understanding of 9001:2015 and or 14001:2015 / 45001:2018 standard 
• Sound problem solving ability to understand, articulate, structure and solve company personnel needs relating to OH&S issues. 
• Ability to elaborate clear and concise action/status reports in a professional manner. 
• Collaborative, confident, reliable and approachable personality with good team spirit
  Mature sense of organization and planning. 
• Ability to communicate at all levels within an organization. 
• Keen sense of customer service with particular regard to ensuring client OH&S requirements are communicated and achieved. 
• Methodical and thorough with good ability to prioritize tasks.  
• Ability to identify hazards  

Desirable Attributes:

• Previous experience in a similar role 
• Understanding of a certain standard, work procedures or function 
• Experience in a similar role in a certain work environment/industry 
• Minimum 3 years’ experience 
• First aid certification  
• NEBOSH or equivalent qualification