Environmental Health & Safety Supervisor

About the role

Broadband Communication Networks, a communications technology solution provider based in Nairobi, is hiring an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Supervisor. The supervisor implements, monitors and continuously improves health, safety and environmental standards across telecom operations, including network sites, towers, data centres, warehouses, offices and field activities, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory and company HSE requirements. The role reports to the EHS Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor workplaces (sites, towers, offices, warehouses, field operations) to identify hazards, unsafe acts and conditions.
• Develop, review and implement risk control measures for tower climbing, rigging, electrical works, generator fueling, fibre installation and maintenance.
• Plan and run emergency preparedness drills (fire, evacuation, electrical incident response, fuel or chemical spillage).
• Conduct site inspections and safety audits and ensure timely correction of non-conformances.
• Deliver HSE induction and scheduled training (working at heights, electrical safety, PPE, defensive driving, permit-to-work).
• Promote incident and near-miss reporting, investigate incidents and accidents, and maintain HSE records.
• Maintain HSE plans, manuals, method statements and risk assessments, approved before work starts.
• Inspect tools, equipment, climbing gear, lifting equipment, generators and vehicles, applying colour coding and inspection tags.
• Ensure environmental protection, hygiene, sanitation and waste management at sites and offices.
• Liaise with regulators, clients, auditors and internal stakeholders on HSE matters.

Required profile

• Degree or higher diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience in H&E within telecommunications, construction, utilities or engineering.
• At least 3 years of proven driving experience with a valid licence.
• Experience implementing HSE management systems and managing contractor and subcontractor safety.
• Professional HSE certifications (NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA) are an added advantage.

Required skills

• Risk assessment and problem-solving
• Incident investigation and reporting
• Time management and ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication