VTTI operates a network of bulk petroleum Terminals in eleven countries across five continents. As a result
of its ongoing continued growth, VTTI has expanded its operations to Kenya.
VTTI Kenya is completing its state of the art Terminal in Mombasa and will soon be operational.
Applications are invited from qualified and experienced Kenyan citizens for the following positions at our state of the art Petroleum Terminal in Kipevu, Mombasa:
HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER
Location: VTTI, Kenya
Job Description
Coordinates and directs Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) and Security initiatives at the terminal to
ensure compliance with VTTI corporate strategy and targets as well as local EHS regulations.
Organisational Position:
Reports to the General Manager of VTTI Kenya
Result Areas
EHS Policy Compliance
Ensures that all activities within the terminal and overall organisation are carried out in compliance with
VTTI EHS policy and meet local Environment, Occupational Health and Safety regulations;
• Implements VTTI EHS policy to ensure the organisations standards and quality requirements are
consistently achieved.
• Reviews local legislation to keep up to date with requirements and corresponds with regulatory
agencies such as National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), the Directorate
Occupational Health and Safety (DOHS).
• Maintains record of all EHS compliance permits, licences and certifications.
EHS Planning and Management
Responsible for prevention of incidents and proactive implementation of practices that ensure compliance
with EHS requirements;
• Plans and coordinates Safety Audits, Risk Assessments and Security audits to identify EHS
deficiencies and implements structural solutions within the organisation.
• Coordinates with Operations and Maintenance departments the application of a ‘Permit To Work
System’ for all maintenance and repair activities.
• Formulates and is responsible for the implementation of incident and loss prevention processes such
as Job Safety Assessments (JSAs), Safety observations, Truck inspections, and Terminal & Facilities
inspections.
• Emergency Response Plan and Incidents Management
• Responsible for coordinating response to incidents and emergency events;
• Participates in the formulation and implementation of the Terminal Safety Policy, Emergency
Response Plan and Security policy
• In coordination with the Operations and Maintenance Managers, formulates emergency response
scenarios to be simulated in monthly response drills.
• Ensures all emergency events and incidents are communicated to the General Manager and the
appropriate levels within the organisation.
• Coordinates response to emergency events, applying the approved Emergency Response Plan.
• Leads investigations into incidents and emergency events and ensures filing of investigation reports
and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintains contact with emergency response agencies such as the Fire Department, Ambulance
Service, Hospitals, Security service and the Police.
• Coordinates the participation of the organisation in industry safety and security initiatives through
the Oil Spill Mutual Aid Group (OSMAG) and the Petroleum Institute of East Africa (PIEA)
• Organisation EHS culture
• Responsible for the development of a quality EHS culture within the organisation in compliance
with the VTTI global policy;
• Defines safety training program for the organisation and facilitates training across all levels.
• Drives the reporting and sharing of incidents within the organisation.
• Coordinates the reporting of near misses and the sharing across the organisation.
• Conducts monthly safety meetings.
Security
Responsible for the formulation of security policy and procedures;
• Carries out terminal security reviews and identify gaps for corrective action.
• Evaluates quality of service from security services reviewing daily reports and corresponding with
security company manager.
• Maintains contact with the Police and the Local Administration on security matters.
Reports, Communications and Social Interaction
Forms part of the Management Team and the management of VTTI Kenya Ltd and consults with them
periodically, presenting policy plans to the General Manager and the Management Team for decision
making and recording the ultimate decisions in the quality system.
• Discusses progress, quality and results of the SHEQ processes and systems with the General
Manager and the Management Team.
• Regularly communicates SHEQ matters with third parties and government agencies such as the
Local Administration, Municipal Council, NEMA and DOHS; responsible for establishing buy in from
these parties through consultation.
• Provide terminal regulatory reporting requirements under applicable local guidelines including
emission and waste discharge
• Provides the required media information about SHEQ, if necessary; Responsible for issuing
information bulletins and communicates via own website, or in an alternative way.
• Training and transfer of knowledge and understanding to other staff and third parties.
• Maintains contact with colleagues at VTTI Headquarters and other global locations.
Performance Indicators
• Compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Completeness of records and documentation.
• Completion of scheduled Assessments and reviews.
• Completion of corrective actions.
• Level of compliance in the terminal organisation
• Documented Policies and Emergency Response Plan.
• Number of response drills
• Number of incident free hours.
• Number of incidents.
• Number of near misses reported.
• Level of alertness and thoroughness when acting in emergencies.
• SHEQ knowledge and skill level of terminal staff, including third parties.
• Quality and effectiveness of policy initiatives.
• Operation of the SHEQ organisation within VTTI Kenya Ltd.
• Demonstrable effects of contribution to mutual communication with the government and third
parties.
Qualifications & Experience
• University Graduate, Engineering/ Technical
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience gained in a comparable job
• Experience in the field of SHEQ in a technical industrial environment, preferably in the oil and/or
chemical industry.
• Considerable experience of managing staff and teams
• Considerable project management experience
Competencies
• Technical understanding.
• Responsibility and leadership
• High level of integrity.
• Thorough, results focused with ability to work under pressure.
• Analytical with good decision making skills.
• Good communications and negotiating skills.
• Planning and organisation capability.
• Social empathy with ability to work across organisational and cultural boundaries.
• Team orientation, supervisory and relationship management skills.
For the above vacancy, kindly send your CV to hr@mtt.vtti.com