Kenya Fluorspar Company, based in the Kerio Valley, is a progressive
and well established private corporate entity involved in Mining.
The Company invites applications from qualified persons for the position of:- Safety Officer
Duties:
Interprets and evaluates the Company’s compliance with applicable safety rules.
Develop, recommend, and implement policy on health/safety protection;
develops accident prevention and loss control systems and programs and
ensures implementation throughout the Company.
Reviews safety procedures for new and
existing company projects to ensure compliance with fire, health, and
safety rules and carries through completion.
Monitor safety inspection programs, evaluates program maintenance and
determines priority of current workplace hazard correction.
Maintains relationship with DoSHS regulatory agency representatives to
remain current on changing standards and interpretations and to serve as
contact person for the Company.
Develops and implements health/safety induction or activities to improve awareness of safety and protection procedures.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of occupational safety.
Knowledge of OSHA 2007, and the subsidiary legislations governing safety procedures and policies.
Skill in developing safety policies.
Skill in investigating and analysing accidents and their causes.
Minimum Qualifications:
A Diploma in Engineering, Biological sciences or related field AND at
least three years’ experience in safety, fire prevention, environmental
health, industrial hygiene or related field, with a valid driving
licence.
OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which
comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
Must be 25 – 35 years of age
All applications with detailed CVs and copies of certificates must
reach the undersigned on or before 5th July 2013 through e-mail: hr@kenyafluorspar.co.ke
Managing Director
Kenya Fluorspar Company
Private Bag
Eldoret