PowerGen Renewable Energy (PowerGen) is an innovative and dynamic renewable energy company that is designing, building and operating the next generation of utility generation and distritbution projects (power grids), that provide clean, affordable power to underserved on-grid and off-grid communities in Africa. We are a fully integrated  vertical utility with expertise across the full development cycle from advising goverments and donors on policy frameworks and project feasibility, to sourcing power grid sites, with in-house EPC and project management capabilities as well as customer and asset management functions. 

Founded in 2011 and headquarted in Kenya, the business operates primarily in Kenya, Nigeria, DRC and Sierra Leone and has over 24,000 connections / households who benefit from 24/7 AC power generated from renewable sources. In addition, the business has developed and is building and operating captive power solutions for Commercial and Indistrial (C&I) customers who are looking for cheaper, cleaner and more reliable sources of electricity to power their businesses. PowerGen's vision is to connect millions of people to clean, reliable, addordable power for the first time whilst building the clean energy systems of the future in Africa. 

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Health and safety is of critical importance in achieving PowerGen’s mission to Transform Lives Through Smarter Power. As PowerGen’s HSSE Manager, you will be responsible for building a safety-first culture that empowers our team and drives adoption of a safety-first mentality. You will establish, oversee and ensure compliance of HSE Management across the Company.  As HSE Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the health and safety of our team, customers, investors, government bodies, contractors and suppliers visiting any of the Company’s sites. The Company will look to you to uphold a culture of safety across the organization.

What You'll Make Happen:

1. First and foremost, you will build a safety-first culture that will drive ownership and accountability of safety across the organization. 

2. Develop and implement HSSE Management system across the organization, including continuous monitoring, ensuring compliance with Environmental, Occupational Health and Safety regulations.

3. Conduct regular HSSE training for all employees and customers in all relevant areas (public safety, safety laws, regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, use of safety equipment, etc).

4. Survey worksites to ensure HSSE compliance with Company policies, safety standards and government requirements

5. Investigate and properly document construction accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes, install preventative measures and manage return-to-work activities

6. Recommend corrective action and systems to ensure quick response to all incidents and accidents

7. Implement risk assessment and controls, including regular reporting to Executive Team and Board on compliance and risks

What You Already Have:

• OSHA certification, or equivalent 
• 5+ year’s experience in a managerial capacity within Health, Safety, Sustainability & Environment role
• Health and Safety Membership of relevant professional and industry associations
• Good knowledge of relevant ISO and international HSE standards such as  Occupational health and safety Management systems ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Knowledge of the HSE regulatory requirements and good utility industry practices.
• Strong project management skills to ensure adoption of HSE program
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal - across all levels 
• Energy utility, projects or Construction industry experience is desirable.

What Excites You:

• Intense attention to detail and managing multiple and varied work streams at the same time

• Working collaboratively with many internal teams across multiple countries and offices to drive growth and operational excellence

• A fast-paced, informal environment where constant change is the norm.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Medical benefit
• Pension​
• Performance bonus
• Learning & development allowance