Health Environment & Safety Specialist at a Reputable Oil & Gas Company - By Kimberly Ryan

Kimberly Ryan - Our Client, a product of a joint venture between public and private sector companies operating gas pipelines transporting gas across 4 countries in the West African sub region is looking to recruit well qualified, driven and motivated individuals to join their dynamic multicultural work farce to work towards achieving their business objectives.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Health Environment & Safety Specialist

Location: Accra, Ghana
Reports to: Health Environment & Safety Manager

Main Duties & Responsibilities
Monitor and ensure compliance with the HES Management System:

• Monitor compliance with Safe Operating Procedures developed by Company for assigned locations.
• Participate in HES audits and inspections of WAPCo facilities.

Organizing and Coordinating HES Programs and Activities:

• Coordinate Monthly Safety Meetings at assigned locations.
• Create awareness, provide training and ensure compliance with Behaviour Based Safety (BBS) program in assigned locations.

Monitoring and Reporting HES Performance:

• Track, analyse and report incidents monthly for assigned locations.
• Monitor field compliance with national HES regulations and World Bank Safeguard requirements and provide quarterly reports.

Implement the Emergency Response Program:

• Review Emergency Response plans and recommend improvements and updates.
• Identify and recommend appropriate Emergency Response training for staff.

Key Competencies Required
Knowledge/Skills:

• A degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical / Chemical Engineering or a degree in the Sciences, i.e., Physics, Chemistry or Biology with 2 to 3 years experience 2 of which should be relevant or HND with 5 years’ experience, 3 of which should be relevant.
• An advanced degree in MSC in Oil and Gas Management will be an advantage
• Versed in HES metrics and analysis
• Knowledge in Operational Excellence Management Systems (OEMS)
• Knowledge in lifting & Rigging Operations, confined space entry and working at height
• Capable of interpreting Piping & instrumentation Diagrams (P& ID)
• A very sound knowledge of gas pipeline operations
• Versed in Process safety: MOC, Overrides, SCE and Risk Management
• Knowledge in environmental stewardship: EIA, EES and EMP
• Prior work experience in Togo and Ghana (knowledgeable with environment, government agency and culture)
• Strong Communications and Interpersonal Skills
• Proficient in the use of various Desktop applications

Application Closing Date
29th December, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their applications and resume to the following email address:
Ghanaian Candidates: cvs@laineservices.com
Togolese & Beninoise Candidates: sogecbenin@gmail.com
Nigerian Candidates: emgr@kimberly-ryan.net

Note: All applications and resume should be in English. Only shortlisted candidates will be conducted.