Technical Specialist – Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE)

Technical Specialist – Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE)

• Job Type Contract , Full Time
• Qualification BA/BSc/HND
• Experience 3 years
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Environment Health and Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Support shift-level implementation of the company Safety, Health & Environmental requirements, ensuring compliance with local legal requirements and company standards.

• Monitor and enforce SHE policies, procedures and safe work practices across the manufacturing floor.

• Conduct regular workplace inspections, internal audits and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards.

• Support environmental compliance, including waste reduction, regulatory requirements and environmental risk management.

• Lead/support investigation of SHE incidents, identify root causes and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).

• Manage and follow up CAPAs arising from audits and GEMBAs.

• Coordinate implementation of injury/illness and waste reduction programs.

• Manage the Behaviour Observation Safety (BOS) system at shift level.

• Maintain and verify SHE data and analyze trends to identify areas requiring intervention.

• Support development and delivery of SHE training and awareness programs.

• Monitor and maintain safety equipment and emergency response supplies and support emergency response preparedness.

• Partner with Operations, HR, Medical and other functions to strengthen compliance and promote a strong safety culture.

• Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Fire Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, with progressively increasing Safety, Health & Environmental responsibility.

• Good knowledge of OSHA regulations and other relevant safety and environmental standards.

• SHE experience/knowledge within a chemical-related workplace.

• Knowledge of occupational hygiene.

• Knowledge of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) or similar risk-assessment tools.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and proactively identify and address safety risks.