Job Title: HSSE Manager
Department: Health Safety Security & Environment
Reporting Line: Country Director
Matrix Reporting: Global HSE Manager
Job Grade: 15
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
About ENGIE Energy Access (EEA)
ENGIE Energy Access is the leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGo) and mini-grids solutions provider in Africa. The company develops innovative, off-grid solar solutions for homes, public services and businesses, enabling customers and distribution partners access to clean, affordable energy. The PAYGO solar home systems are financed through affordable instalments from $0.19 per day and the mini-grids foster economic development by enabling electrical productive use and triggering business opportunities for entrepreneurs in rural communities. With over 1,800 employees, operations in nine countries across Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia), over 1.9 million customers and more than 9 million lives impacted so far, ENGIE Energy Access aims to impact 20 million lives across Africa by 2025.
www.engie-africa.com
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Job Purpose/Mission
This role will oversee both SHS, SBS and have a reporting line to the Country Director and Matrix report to the Global HSE Manager. S/he will oversee the country Health, Safety, and security areas with high diligence. In executing their role there will be a strong inclusion of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) deliverables.
The role will be responsible for risk management (31000 ISO) and implementation of strategies to mitigate potential hazards across the Solar Home Systems operations, field locations and including all other Company operations.
Key Responsibilities, Deliverables and Activities
Strategy
Develop and execute a strategy for Health, Safety & Security in Rwanda.
Set, curate, and communicate the global vision for HSSE in Rwanda.
Own the HSSE budget requirements and ensure optimization of resources to attain best practices.
Curate and implement a Health, Safety Security and Environmental strategy that will meet or exceed legislative requirements in Rwanda as well as applicable standards such as ENGIE Global Health and Safety rules, guidelines and ISO standards (31000,31030,45001, 14001, 9001) and industry best practice.
Identify and document HSSE regulatory requirements, implement internal / External HSSE Audits and monitor compliance.
HSE assessment, review, and audit of all contractors and ensure strict adherence of (sub)contractor, vendors and service providers to ENGIE group HSSE requirements, including VPSHR and ILO requirements during prequalification, Service level agreement contract and execution phase.
Ensure that all regulatory approvals and applicable licenses to operate are obtained and maintained for EEA to conduct its business activities.
Conduct HSSE visits across operational sites, review, audit and ensure strict adherence to Engie HSSE Group Rules.
Conduct security risk assessment exercises of existing MG sites (under construction or already in operation) and other operational sites.
Create, Implement, and monitor mandatory training for all EEA staff, contractors and active vendors.
Develop and implement health and safety procedures for the erection and installation of all SBS units at customer sites.
HSE assessment, review, and audit of all contractors and ensure strict adherence of (sub)contractor, vendors and service providers to ENGIE group HSE requirements during prequalification, Service level agreement contract and execution phase.
Execution of HSSE Policies
Support the creation of distinct and actionable behavioral change strategies that are appropriate for EEA employees, contractors and third parties, with a view to reducing HSSE incidents and other issues that may affect public and employee health, safety, security and the environment within which EEA operates.
Remain alert to emerging issues and global trends that might benefit or otherwise impact individuals, and teams work to ensure a safe working environment for all team members and third parties connected with our business.
Ensure strict compliance with all the Engie Group’s ethical and legal obligations to care for the health, safety and security of EEA’s permanent employees and subcontractors, including the duty of care arising from the Group’s international business travel policy.
Ensure adequate field and site presence to ensure compliance to HSSE rules and guideline across all EEA Rwanda operations.
implementation of training and development for improving job specific HSE competency requirements.
Manage the selection of third-party H&S auditors, consultants, vendors and contractors.
Reporting and Incident Follow Up
H&S database and matrices creation and management and provide required monthly statistical reports. Maintain HSSE action tracker, track the performance and progress of EEA action plans, programs and processes.
Improvement of incidents reporting, lead timely incident investigations and response plans in order to reduce the likelihood of future occurrences.
Create platforms and campaigns to improve HSSE incident and near miss reporting.
Emergency and Crisis Response and Communication
Implement and maintain emergency response plans, identify possible emergency scenarios and contingency measures conduct drill exercises to assess sufficiency.
Respond immediately to HSSE incidents / accidents ensuring risk mitigation strategies are implemented in a timely manner.
Collect and analyze security related information from local and regional resources.
Conduct field visits to investigate HSSE incidents and other public safety concerns within the location/area. Conduct Incident analysis and Return of Experience (REX) process.
Craft detailed summaries of events as required to comply with ENGIE HSSE reporting criteria.
Team management
Lead recruitment and retention of top talent needed to achieve HSSE ambitions in EEA in Rwanda; support training, mentorship, and development of HSSE competence for all EEA Rwanda staff.
Collaborate with other Country & Global team to leverage best practices from & into Rwanda, implement international industry best practices and brainstorm solutions to common challenges.
Set clear HSE goals, targets, and incentives to eradicate serious and fatal accidents and achieve the transformational journey to Zero Fatalities in EEA Rwanda operations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, safety and health, (OSH) and/or Security or any other related discipline.
4 years or more of HSSE experience in energy, construction, manufacturing, oil & gas, or mining sectors in a leadership role.
Certification in the sphere of HSSE or related areas, including Behavioral Safety Management will be an asset.
In-depth knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing HSSE practices on large construction projects – regionally and locally.
Ability to influence, inspire and motivate people who are not directly under your responsibility.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, database management, and the design of executive level dashboard / graphical displays in direct support of essential job functions.
Good Knowledge various risk management tools e.g. HAZID, HEMP, HAZOP, HIRA etc.
Mastery of root cause/failure analysis tools and their application for recordable events will be an added advantage.
Experience in managing security personnel as well as security service providers.
A valid drivers license as the job requires frequent travel across the country.
Highly Desired Skills:
Good people skills
Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks.
Critical thinking skills
Good problem-solving skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
Ability to influence, inspire and motivate people who are not directly under your responsibility.
Possess superior verbal, written, interpersonal, public speaking, facilitation and presentation communication skills when interacting with both internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Information/Conditions:
Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and enter restrictive spaces as required to complete safety audits and assess job site conditions for working environment hazards.
Ability to travel independently to field locations in EEA Rwanda across Rwanda or other locations as required. Up to 70% of the time.
ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All applications are screened based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without any regard to origin, age, name, sexual identity, orientation or preference, religion, marital status, health, disability, political opinions, union involvement or citizenship. Our differences are our strengths!
