PowerGen Renewable Energy HSSE Manager Jobs in Kenya

PowerGen Renewable Energy HSSE Manager Jobs in Kenya

Company Description

PowerGen Renewable Energy is a micro-grid developer and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) company for Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar projects in Africa. PowerGen is creating an African energy system that utilizes clean, renewable energy and smarter grids to deliver power to all.

We uniquely combine our mission – to build Africa’s future energy system, while improving lives through smarter power – with technical, on-the-ground expertise and an innovative business model.

We build, own and operate AC micro-grids and C&I solar projects to bring power to residential, commercial and industrial customers.

With over 120 employees, a 7,500 sq. ft. workshop and headquarters in Nairobi, offices in Tanzania, Nigeria and Sierra Leone, PowerGen is building a company that is set to have an impact on the energy sector in Africa for years to come.

PowerGen’s Vision

The global energy system is evolving. A more distributed, smart, and clean electricity network is taking shape, which will displace the monodirectional, analog, fossil fuel-based system of the past.

With only half of the continent connected to electricity, the opportunity to build the energy system of the future in Africa today is enormous. PowerGen is building this future-ready grid in Africa, guided by our two-part mission:

Transform the lives of 600m people through smarter power

Build the energy system of the future in Africa

Our vision is to be the leading renewable utility in Africa.

Job Description

Health and safety is of critical importance in achieving PowerGen’s mission to Transform Lives Through Smarter Power. As PowerGen’s HSSE Manager, you will be responsible for building a safety-first culture that empowers our team and drives adoption of a safety-first mentality. You will establish, oversee and ensure compliance of HSE Management across the Company.

As HSE Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of our team, customers, investors, government bodies, contractors and suppliers visiting any of the Company’s sites. The Company will look to you to uphold a culture of safety across the organization.

What You'll Make Happen:

First and foremost, you will build a safety-first culture that will drive ownership and accountability of safety across

the organization.

Develop and implement HSSE Management system across the organization, including continuous monitoring, ensuring compliance with Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

Conduct regular HSSE training for all employees and customers in all relevant areas (public safety, safety laws, regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, use of safety equipment, etc).

Survey worksites to ensure HSSE compliance with Company policies, safety standards and government requirements

Investigate and properly document construction accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes, install preventative measures and manage return-to-work activities

Recommend corrective action and systems to ensure quick response to all incidents and accidents

Implement risk assessment and controls, including regular reporting to Executive Team and Board on compliance and risks

Qualifications

What You Already Have:

OSHA certification, or equivalent

5+ year’s experience in a managerial capacity within Health, Safety, Sustainability & Environment role

Health and Safety Membership of relevant professional and industry associations

Good knowledge of relevant ISO and international HSE standards such as Occupational health and safety Management systems ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

Knowledge of the HSE regulatory requirements and good utility industry practices.

Strong project management skills to ensure adoption of HSE program

Excellent communication skills - written and verbal - across all levels

Energy utility, projects or Construction industry experience is desirable.

What Excites You:

Intense attention to detail and managing multiple and varied work streams at the same time

Working collaboratively with many internal teams across multiple countries and offices to drive growth and operational excellence

A fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm.

Benefits:

Competitive compensation

Medical benefit

Pension​

Performance bonus

Learning & development allowance


How to Apply

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