Stonefield Company Limited is a quarrying company located at Awasi area along Kisumu-Nairobi road, Kisumu County. The company has grown to become one of the leading quarrying companies in the region.
Role Overview
The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving the company's HSE management systems to ensure compliance with legal requirements, company policies, and international best practices while promoting a zero-harm safety culture within quarry operations.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Management: Implement and maintain the Occupational Health and Safety Management System; ensure compliance with OSHA, mining, and environmental regulations; conduct daily inspections; coordinate permit-to-work systems; enforce Safe Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Risk Assessment & Hazard Control: Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and routine risk assessments; maintain hazard registers; investigate near misses and unsafe acts.
Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents and dangerous occurrences; conduct root cause analysis; prepare investigation reports and track preventive/corrective actions (CAPA).
Environmental Management: Monitor dust emissions, noise, and vibration; coordinate waste management and water pollution prevention; oversee the rehabilitation of exhausted quarry sections.
Compliance, Audits & Preparedness: Conduct internal HSE audits and prepare for regulatory inspections; enforce employee PPE adherence; develop emergency response procedures, coordinate drills, and maintain emergency equipment.
Training & Contractor Safety: Conduct HSE inductions and monthly safety awareness sessions.
Occupational Health & Reporting: Coordinate medical surveillance; monitor workplace hygiene (dust, noise, chemicals); compile weekly/monthly HSE reports and statistics for management.
Working Conditions
Predominantly field-based in an active quarry environment.
Frequent exposure to dust, noise, vibration, heavy machinery, and blasting activities.
Regular walking on uneven terrain and occasional work outside normal hours during emergencies or planned shutdowns.
Academic & Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
Registered Safety and Health Officer with valid First Aid and Fire Marshal certifications.
Minimum 3–5 years' experience in mining, quarrying, construction, cement manufacturing, or heavy industry.
Demonstrable experience in conducting HSE audits, investigating workplace incidents, managing contractor compliance, and implementing comprehensive HSE management systems.
Key Competencies & Required Skills
Technical Skills: Risk assessment, hazard identification, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), incident investigation, root cause analysis, environmental management, safety auditing, OSHA compliance, emergency response planning, report writing, HSE data analysis, and proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Behavioral Competencies: Strong leadership, high integrity, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, decision-making, problem-solving, and ability to work effectively under pressure and within a team environment.
