HSE Operations Manager - Kenya

The Company:
Our client is a global operator in the oil and gas industry.

The Role:
Provide an in-country focal point for all operational EHS.
To manage the in-field EHS activities
To provide advice on the development of EHS policies, systems and procedures in support of exploration activities.
To provide assurance to the Kenya management team on compliance with regulatory requirements.
To provide assurance through audit processes that EHS requirements are being achieved.
To monitor Contractor performance and provide assurance of compliance with Contractor procedures and Client/ Contractor bridging documents.
To provide coaching to field EHS team.

Coordinate EHS aspects of operational sites, including risk assessments, approvals, inspections, audits, drills, training and workforce awareness
Implement Corporate EHS initiatives across operational sites
Monitor compliance with EHS policies and procedures
Monthly compilation and reporting of EHS information and statistics
Manage Client's Kenyas incident investigation and reporting requirements, including submission of incident details in Emex and leading/participating in investigations
Support local management in ensuring that actions arising from incidents and EHS audits are identified, resolved and closed out
Provide an appropriate level of EHS Supervision to contracting companies in managing their operations and perform EHS verification compliance of contractors
Implement and coordinate local ER arrangements and teams, ensuring adequate provision of personnel and facilities.
Member of Incident Management team (IMT), including requirement to be on the call-out rota.

Essential Skills / Qualifications:
Must have experience in remote locations, preferably Africa
Must have worked in exploration drilling environments (and preferably seismic).
Must be happy live in Nairobi / accompanied status as required no rotations
Must be strong at contractor management processes
Must have experience of developing local content
Must be strong on logistics risk management
Must integrate with Kenya team
Must have proven EHS management experience
Must be able to deal with immediate issues but also plan for the future

About Fircroft:
Fircroft is a leading provider of technical recruitment solutions to a number of specialist industries, active in over 30 countries worldwide. Our key sectors include: Oil & Gas, Petrochemicals & Process, Automotive & Aerospace, Nuclear & Power, Mining & Minerals and General Engineering.

For further information or to discuss any opportunities, please contact Alex Cohen at Fircroft on

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