CEC Career Opportunity: Occupational Health and Safety Officer

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VAC-2025-0004: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

Grade: CEC 7 | Contract Type: Short Term | Location: Kitwe

The company seeks to engage an Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Officer for the Itimpi Solar Development Project – Phase II (ISP-II), located in the Garneton area of Kitwe, on a one-year contract.

The role will be responsible for providing inspection and advisory service aspects of occupational health and safety in order to effectively promote safe working conditions around the Project site. Further, the role will be required to support the implementation of the Company’s Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems in line with ISO 45001:2018 standard, IFC Performance Standards and applicable health and safety national regulations.

The job holder will report to the Projects Manager – Itimpi II Solar Development Project.

Key Accountabilities

• To ensure the day-to-day management of safety and environmental issues are addressed by the local project team.
• Assist in the implementation of safety, health and environmental standards in line with CEC integrated management system and the project objectives.
• Attend and participate in safety meetings, toolbox talk meetings and other safety programs to provide health, safety and environmental (HSE) information and support to the project team.
• Implement in-house HSE training and awareness program for all contract employees, including those of subcontractors, to improve employees’ understanding of safety rules and regulations to reduce accidents. Provide advice on topics like occupational illnesses, fire risks, and safeguarding company equipment.
• Conduct site inductions for employees and contractors as well as other training as required.
• Assist and partake in the formulation of risk assessments and control procedures. Monitor and ensure effective implementation of control measures determined from risk assessments.
• Carry out in-depth investigations into all reported incidents to determine the direct and underlying causes so as to make appropriate recommendations to the management team.
• Assist with the investigation of near-misses, incidents and unsafe working conditions.
• Conduct daily snap checks (informal inspections) and periodic formal safety and environmental inspections in all areas to ensure compliance with Company and regulatory HSE standards on the project site.
• Regular analysis of safety statistics to determine trends in order to focus on shortcomings and poor-performing areas and enable informed decisions.
• Carry out public safety sensitizations to disseminate safety information relating to the power network installations to members of the community in which the project is located.
• Ensure personal protective equipment (such as hearing protection, dust masks, and safety glasses) are used correctly.
• Ensure that all equipment is installed and operated safely.
• Ensure the safe handling, storage and disposal of waste and hazardous substances at the project site.
• Ensure that alcohol screening and confirmation tests at the entrance to Company facilities are carried out routinely on employees, contractors and visitors.
• Demonstrate behaviours in line with CEC values, standards and expectations of a professional workplace.
• Participate as an effective team member in working collaboratively with leaders, peers and relevant others (including from other teams) to achieve project goals.
• Prepare monthly reports on the HSE performance of the Project site.

To be considered for this role, you will be required to have:

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Diploma in Occupation Health and Safety (Degree from a reputable institution will be highly regarded)
• Engineering and/or Environmental Management qualifications will be an added advantage.
• Member of the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
• Minimum of 2 years safety experience within the power utility/ mining industry.

Specific Competencies Required

• Good writing and interpersonal skills.
• Good public relations skills.
• Good presentation skills using constructive and logical approaches.
• Computer literate.
• Sound business acumen with ability to anticipate and interpret changes impacting on health and safety programs and approaches.
• Knowledge of OHS&E systems, preferably ISO 45001 and ISO14001 management systems.
• Should have a proactive approach and sound knowledge of Occupational Health Safety applications along with excellent communication both written and oral.
• Should have clean drivers’ license.

APPLICATIONS

If you have the relevant experience and skills as indicated above, please click on this link https://recruitment.cec.com.zm/ and complete the online job application form. Hard-copy applications will not be accepted at this stage. The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 31st January 2025.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, it is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in its staff.

Applicants are requested to provide daytime contact numbers and accessible email addresses. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.