Health, Safety and Security Manager - Geothermal - Kenya

Smart4Energy is hiring a Health, Safety and Security Manager for the Menengai Geothermal Plant in Nakuru County, Kenya. This permanent, full-time role involves developing and maintaining HSESS management systems, ensuring compliance with legislation and standards, conducting risk assessments, and training. Candidates should have a tertiary qualification in Health & Safety or Engineering, at least 7 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills.
Our client, a leading independent power producer in Africa, is seeking an experienced HSS Manager for their new 35MW Menengai Geothermal Plant in Nakuru County, Kenya.

This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Plant Manager. You will be instrumental in developing, implementing, and maintaining a robust HSESS management system, ensuring a safe, healthy, secure, and compliant operational environment for this significant geothermal project.

Key Responsibilities Include:
• Leading HSESS system development and implementation (ISO 45001 alignment).
• Ensuring full compliance with Kenyan legislation and international standards.
• Conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, and audits.
• Developing and delivering H&S training.
• Liaising with key stakeholders including government authorities and local communities.

What We're Looking For:
• Tertiary qualification in Health & Safety or Engineering, supplemented with a NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate (NEBOSH Diploma preferred).
• Minimum 7 years' HSS management experience in an operating power plant of similar scale.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan HSS legislation and international HSESS standards (IFC Performance Standards, World Bank EHS Guidelines).
• Proven leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a demanding environment.

If you are a proactive, outcomes-driven individual with a passion for safety and a deep understanding of power plant operations, we want to hear from you! This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to Kenya's sustainable energy future.