Health, Safety, Security and Environment Officer

About ENGIE Energy Access (EEA)

ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,700 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.6 million customers and more than 8 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.

www.engie-energyaccess.com

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Job Overview

The position holder will be part of the Minigrids team that is based in Lusaka, Zambia, led by the Head of Minigrids. The HSSE officer will work with the HSSE manager to create an integrated HSSE plan for the organization implement process to monitor health and safety across board, assess risk and design strategies to reduce potential hazard in EEA Zambia head office, field locations and including all other company assets.

The role is be responsible for providing support aimed at protecting the health, safety Security and environment of our employees, partners and communities where we operate. A candidate must be a detailed oriented professional with strong critical thinking skills and a demonstrated track record of effective HSSE outcome.

Key Responsibilities

Execution of HSSE Policies

• Support the creation of distinct and actionable behavioral changes strategies that are appropriate for EEA employees, contractors and third parties, with a view to reducing HSSE incidents and other issues that may affect public and staff safety.
• Remain alert to emerging issues and global trends that might benefit or otherwise impact individual, and teams work in order to ensure a safe working environment for all team members and third parties connected with our business.
• Maintain filing and database systems related to confidential records, correspondence files, reports, worker’s compensation claims, etc.

Reporting and Incident Follow Up

• Gather high-quality data from all departments to create robust health, safety and security metrics for reporting.
•  When incidents occur, conduct incident investigations and create response plans in order to reduce the likelihood of future occurrences.
• Proactively assemble all documentation (both firm-level and employeelevel) needed for compliance with local regulations and crisis response (including but not limited to safety records, logbooks, registers, training logs, etc).
• Create platforms for employees to report safety and security incidents confidentially and without fear of reprisal.

Emergency and Crisis Response and Communication 

• Respond immediately to HSSE accidents and other public safety concerns within the location/area.
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to senior management.
• Craft detailed summaries of events as required for ENGIE HSSE compliance.

Training

• Deliver, co-ordinate and track health, safety and security related training such as Road Safety, First Aid and safety orientation, etc.

Knowledge and skills Experience:

• Ability to influence, inspire and motivate people who are not directly under your responsibility.
• Must be proactive and have good knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment.
• Critical thinking skills (ability to think outside the box
• Good problem-solving skills (solution oriented

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health (OSH) and/or Security or any other related discipline.

Language(s): 

• English