Job Description

Purpose of Job
To provide an efficient systems administration function in support of ISO 9001, 14001, 18001, 45001; Safety, Health, Environment and Quality standards for Ghana as per the relevant acts

Required Outputs

Functional Outputs

• Assist in the preparation of all SHEQ related reports including: Safety statistics, Environmental Compliance, Carbon Footprint reports in full and on time to meet AECI standard.
• Assist in conducting SHEQ audits to ensure compliance with the requirement of the ISO 9001, 14001, 18001 & 45001 codes of practice.
• Act as main contact/focal peron for Safety, Quality and Environmental  documentation and procedures
• Accountable for entire document Control system for  Safety, Quality and Environment, and maintain ongoing ISO accreditation within the company.
• Administration/maintenance of respective databases i.e., UORs, Take 5, change proposals and waste reporting.
• Ensure adherence to the site safety rules and regulations and co-ordinate the training of operations staff in all written safe work procedures (WSWP) and safe handling practices for all chemicals used in the process.
• Co-ordinate/conduct site specific induction for new employees and contractors and also for employees returning from leave.
• Conduct hazard identification, risk assesment, planned job observations and risk control on all processes, activities and services
• Recommend appropriate remedial action in response to unsafe conditions and behaviour.
• Lead in creation of Zero Injury culture.
• Provide accurate and prompt SHEQ data and incident reporting as required.
• Act as auditee(for documentation) during audits.
• Manage Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and ensure that these are current at all times.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly safety reports for review as per reporting schedule
• Any other duties required in line with SHEQ

Required Skills or Experience

• A Bachelors Degree in Physical Sciences, Health and Safety Engineering or related field
• Mininum of 3 years of experience in SHEQ documentation in a mining/manufacturing company
• Must have a minimum of Health, Safety and Environment(HSE) Officer certification from MinCom
• Nebosh or IOSH certificate in Health and Safety

• Ability to asses risks and take or recommend appropriate action or mitigation
• Detailed knowledge of Production Process:reference Operating Instruction (OI's) Product Specs
• Good working knowledge of and understanding of Occupational Health & Safety Legislations, Codes and Practices.
• Knowledge of  SHE Policies and  Standards, Auditing procedures and Legal Requirements
• Relevant explosives and chemical manufacturing processes

• Meticulous
• Be able to set Priorities
• Good written and oral communication skills 
•  Problem solving skills
• Timeous delivery
• Team Player
• Follow-up on actions for completions
• Work independently
• Self-starter
• Be able to work under pressure
• Living the AECI Values