Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Officer

Background

Kinetic Solutions Ltd is a wholly Zambian-owned, multi-disciplinary engineering and contracting firm with over a decade of experience in the supply, installation, and maintenance of renewable energy generating equipment, high-voltage power line construction, and advanced telecommunications network infrastructure.

Due to our expanding portfolio of successfully secured turnkey EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) projects with major state entities, including ZESCO Limited, Zamtel, and ZAMREN, as well as a growing pipeline of private commercial and residential solar installations, we are proactively inviting highly qualified, motivated, and technically competent Zambian professionals to apply for current and anticipated vacancies.

We are looking to build a robust talent pool of personnel who are passionate about clean energy and committed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and workmanship. Shortlisted candidates from this pool will be contacted for immediate and upcoming project deployments across Zambia, including Lusaka, Copperbelt, Northern Province, and North-Western Province.

Responsibilities

The EHS Officer manages the environmental, health, and safety plans for assigned projects.

• Policy Implementation: Develop and enforce EHS policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and develop control measures.
• Training and Awareness: Conduct safety orientations, training, and meetings, and promote awareness of safety practices.
• Incident Management: Investigate workplace accidents and near-misses to determine root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Compliance and Audits: Ensure compliance with local regulations and conduct regular safety audits and inspections.
• Documentation: Submit mandatory safety reports and maintain all documentation related to safety for audit purposes.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Qualification Criteria

Candidates must possess the relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications as stipulated by Zambian law.

• Engineers must be registered with the Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ) and possess a valid practicing certificate.
• Supervisory roles require valid registration with the National Council for Construction (NCC) in the appropriate Grade and Category.
• Electrical Installers must hold a valid Electrician’s License and a recognized Trade Certificate.
• OHS/EHS and Social Welfare Officers must possess recognized diplomas/degrees and active industry memberships.

Experience

A proven track record of hands-on experience in the specific field is mandatory. Candidates must demonstrate experience working on electrical power systems, solar PV installations, or large-scale telecommunications infrastructure projects within Zambia.

Compliance

Only candidates with a clean disciplinary record and who are medically fit to work in physically demanding outdoor environments will be considered.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Certified copies of academic certificates
• Professional registration cards (EIZ/NCC)
• Current Tax Clearance Certificate

Note: All Engineers, Supervisors, and Installers are strongly encouraged to ensure their CVs strictly follow the Energy Regulation Board’s prescribed LN.FM-057 format.

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Kinetic Solutions Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Apply using the following link: https://forms.gle/tjRyCt6PAbtA81ZcA