Safety, Health and Environmental Officer Job at Unilever

Safety, Health and Environmental Officer Job at Unilever… See details on how to apply for the opportunities available at Unilever.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Hold regular (weekly) check-ins with Global SHE to discuss findings and determine necessary safety communications strategy.
  • May be required to provide after-hours support on an ad-hoc basis to staff involved in safety incidents.
  • Act as a primary or secondary responder to safety incidents involving all staff during office hours, and escalating incident response management to SHE & Site leadership when necessary.
  • Complete safety assessment checklists and develop recommended risk mitigation measures with some guidance from both local Global SHE leadership.
  • Ensure the implementation of safety and compliance at all office/residence locations
  • Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly & annual safety updates to ekaterra Tea Tanzania (eTT) SHE manager and eTT leadership when necessary.
  • In coordination with SHE Manager plan the H&S activities, defining the measures required to be implemented on site, in accordance with the legislation, internal policies and OHS Plan.
  • Verify with local authorities the conformity with the regulations, the mandatory licenses and reports.  Verify the existence and validity of the mandatory H&S documentation of the Subcontractors and all the workers on site.
  • Promote the Health and Safety culture among all the workers, disseminating awareness campaigns, making Induction Trainings, Tool-box-Trainings and Emergency Drill Exercises.
  • Distribute and/or verify the use of the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment and their condition.
  • Perform internal H&S inspections and audits, collecting evidence and reporting incidents and nonconformities, searching for continuous improvements of the processes.
  • Collect and report periodically the data needed for the H&S KPIs calculations and monitoring.
  • Provide First-aid assistance in case of accidents
  • Take the necessary measures to maintain the cleanliness and hygiene on the site, preventing and taking care of any possible illness situation affecting eTT employees.
  • Participate in emergency and fire-fighting teams in accordance with the specific plans.

Qualifications & Experience Required

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  • Graduate in Food Science, Production Technology, Agricultural, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, BSc Chemistry, Environmental Science, Resource Management, Agriculture or General Science
  • Certificate in Safety Management
  • NEBOSH Certificate
  • 3 years relevant experience.
  • Ability to build teams and collaborate with colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
  • Experience in a role that requires action as a first responder to safety incidents.
  • Bachelor’s degree in related fields
  • 2 to 5 years of working experience in a relevant role preferable on construction projects (preferably in the energy sector), FMCG, Mining industry
  • OHS specific trainings, as H&S Techniques, First-aid, Firefighting, SHE reps, NOSC I and NOSCH II
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Management System – ISO 45001
  • Fluent in English and Swahili

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Application Deadline: 28th March 2023.

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