Tullow Oil in Nairobi Trainee EHS Superintendent

Tullow Oil is Africa’s leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company and is a constituent of the London FTSE100. The Group has interests in over 100 exploration and production licences across 24 countries focusing on four core regions: Africa, Europe, South Asia and South America. Working for Tullow Oil, you will be given the freedom and responsibility to make a difference. We provide the opportunities to build a solid future within our rapidly expanding portfolio and provide competitive rewards as part of our people strategy. Our high level of employee engagement is also one of our key success factors that we want to continue building on. Tullow Kenya BV is seeking to appoint the following position:

TRAINEE EHS SUPERINTENDENT
Reports to the Lead EHS Superintendant

Job Purpose:
In this role, you will undertake a program of training and mentoring at operational sites on a rotational basis with the view to progressing to civil engineering, seismic or drilling operations EHS Superintendant position. This will include monitoring and ensuring proper implementation of Tullow Oil policies and procedures on all field operations sites. You will also provide quality advice & support during daily operations to site personnel to ensure a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the implementation & compliance with Tullow Oil EH&S MS & Safety Rules within all Tullow operations.
Participate in, promote & encourage the use of behavioural based safety observation programs.
Participate in risk assessments, job safety analysis and toolbox talks.
Advise on issues of regulatory compliance and industrial best practices.
Participate in audits and inspections to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
Deliver EHS training to site personnel.
Compile EHS reports and statistics.
Participate in incident investigations and ensuring the monitoring close out of corrective actions.

Education and Experience

Qualification in EHS (NEBOSH Certificate/BSC Cert OSH) or an Engineering degree.
3-5 years experience in a position with principle responsibility for environment, health and safety within construction, manufacturing, processing or an industrial environment
Proven experience of managing / monitoring EHS
Demonstrable knowledge of operational hazards – Lifting equipment, working at heights, plant isolation/PTW systems, Road/Air/sea transport safety, Chemicals, PPE, ER systems/equipment, Fire Protection, Office safety procedures.
Practical knowledge of the risk assessment process, identification of hazards & the implementation of control measures to reduce risk in operational activities.
Effective presentation skills – deliver / present EHS training.
Computer literate in MS office applications.
A clear passion for EHS.
Positive / enthusiastic, can do / helpful attitude.
High personal integrity.
Flexible approach and able to work under pressure.
Good communicator with an open and constructive style.
Team player.

How to apply:
Send your application including a cover letter indicating your desire to work with our client; a detailed CV highlighting relevant experience, details of current and expected salary, a daytime phone contact, email address, and the names of three professional referees before Wednesday 13th March 2013 to:

Adept Systems
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS
P O Box 6416, Nairobi, GPO 00100
Email: recruit@adeptsystems.co.ke