Site H&S Officer
SGS · Kitwe
Job description
About the role
The Site H&S Officer will lead the development, implementation and maintenance of SGS's Integrated Management System for Health, Safety and Environment at a specific site. You will ensure compliance with local legislation, client requirements and SGS global standards while fostering a strong safety culture.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) for HSE, aligning with SGS global and legal requirements.
- Promote a high level of customer service and continuous improvement across site operations.
- Ensure compliance with local legal, client and SGS standards.
- Lead incident investigations and manage the reporting process for hazards, near‑misses and incidents.
- Develop and facilitate risk assessments and hazard identification processes with multidisciplinary teams.
- Coordinate industrial hygiene surveys and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Manage internal and external audits, track corrective actions and preventive measures.
- Support site management in identifying risks, opportunities and legal liabilities.
- Drive the use of H&S digital tools (CRYSTAL, CHECK STATUS, LEAD ADVISER, CHEMWATCH) and ensure proper documentation distribution.
- Prepare and deliver regular H&S performance reports and management system updates.
Required profile
- Strong knowledge of local HSE legislation and SGS global HSE standards.
- Proven experience in leading incident investigations and audit processes.
- Ability to work collaboratively with site management and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication skills to train employees and contractors on risk controls.
- Commitment to fostering a proactive safety culture and encouraging STOP‑WORK authority.
Required skills
- CRYSTAL (H&S digital platform)
- CHECK STATUS (H&S digital platform)
- LEAD ADVISER (H&S digital platform)
- CHEMWATCH (H&S digital platform)
- Industrial Hygiene survey methodology
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