Health Safety & Environment Officer at Mantrac Ghana Limited

About Mantrac Ghana Limited

Mantrac is Ghana's sole authorized dealer for Caterpillar Earthmoving, Construction, Power System and Lift Truck Products. We are committed to advancing our position as the market leader by building a strong safety culture across all operations.

Position Overview

We invite applications from highly motivated and suitably qualified Health, Safety & Environmental Officers to join the Safety Department. This is a full-time position based in Takoradi, Ghana.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety policies and practices align with Mantrac Group's safety vision and principles
• Develop and implement HSE plans
• Complete reports on incidents, risks, and safety performance
• Develop, monitor, and continuously improve health, safety, and environment procedures for all operations
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOP) and safe tasks procedures (STP) for all operations
• Review safe working procedures as needed
• Maintain up-to-date records of all health, safety, and environmental issues
• Conduct periodic and spontaneous planned inspections of all work areas
• Promote awareness of health, safety, and environmental issues among staff
• Investigate and report all accidents and incidents
• Ensure staff attendance and completion of all mandatory health and safety courses
• Facilitate health and safety meetings and training courses for employees
• Implement live work elimination strategies on all operations
• Complete HSE monthly reports and contamination control audits

Required Skills

• Excellent technical HSE knowledge and skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Tenacity and self-motivation
• Good IT skills

Required Knowledge

• Ghanaian safety and environment laws and standards