Safety Officer at African Industries Group (AIG)

Job Title: Safety Officer

Responsibilities
Safety Compliance & Inspections:

• Ensure adherence to applicable safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Maintain and update safety documentation, including MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), safety manuals, and emergency response plans.

Policy Development & Implementation:

• Develop, implement, and enforce site-specific safety protocols and procedures.

Training & Awareness:

• Conduct safety training programs for all plant personnel.
• Organize fire drills and emergency response exercises.

Incident Management:

• Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; prepare detailed reports with corrective actions.
• Develop strategies for mitigating risks identified during investigations or inspections.

Hazard Mitigation:

• Evaluate and improve safety equipment and PPE compliance.

Liaison:

• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, local fire departments, and environmental agencies, for inspections and compliance.
• Act as the safety point of contact for contractors and external parties working on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety & Fire Engineering, Environmental Science, Engineering with Diploma in Safety , or related field.
• Minimum 5 – 7 years of experience with the above responsibilities.
• OSHA Certification in Occupational Safety or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP).
• Ability to manage and enforce compliance under high-pressure situations.

Application Instructions:

The application deadline is no 31st January, 2025. Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.

Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.

Official Job Website: https://www.africanindustries.com/careers/