QHSE Coordinator Job AGL
AGL
Job description
Logistics Jobs, AGL Jobs. Responsible for implementing and monitoring Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) policies, maintaining QHSE records, preparing reports, and recommending corrective actions to improve workplace safety and environmental performance. Requires a relevant Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or a related field.
There will be 2 openings with one based in Nairobi- Embakasi and another in Athi River site.The roles exist to ensure compliance with quality, health, safety, and environmental standards across construction projects by implementing QHSE policies, conducting inspections, promoting a strong safety culture, minimizing workplace risks, and ensuring project activities meet regulatory and client requirements.
Key Responsibilities
The specific role deliverables will be to:-
Health & Safety Management
- Develop, implement, and monitor site HSE plans and procedures.
- Conduct daily site safety inspections and audits.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, construction safety standards, and company policies.
- Facilitate toolbox talks, safety briefings, and induction training for site personnel.
- Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts/conditions and recommend corrective actions.
- Monitor the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Coordinate emergency preparedness drills and response activities.
Quality Management
- Conduct quality inspections to ensure works comply with specifications, drawings, and applicable standards.
- Monitor quality control activities and maintain records of inspections and tests.
- Identify non-conformities and coordinate corrective/preventive actions.
- Participate in client and consultant inspections.
- Ensure implementation of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Environmental Management
- Monitor waste management, dust control, noise levels, and environmental compliance.
- Ensure proper handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
- Conduct environmental impact assessments and site environmental inspections.
- Promote sustainability initiatives on site.
Compliance & Reporting
- Prepare weekly and monthly QHSE reports.
- Maintain incident, inspection, training, and audit records.
- Liaise with regulatory authorities during inspections and audits.
- Ensure valid licenses, permits, certifications, and statutory requirements are maintained.
- Early engagement of the QHSE team to ensure that all HSE requirements, site rules, induction processes, permit systems, emergency response arrangements, and compliance protocols are established from the outset.
Training & Awareness
- Conduct safety inductions for new employees and contractors prior to mobilization and commencement of works .
- Deliver awareness training on quality, safety, health, and environmental topics.
- Promote continuous improvement and behavioral safety initiatives.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a Science related Field
- Working knowledge of Management Systems e.g. QMS ISO 9001, EMS ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
- 3NEBOSH will be an added advantage
- 4.2 years Experience working in a buy constuction site