QHSE Officer – BUREAU VERITAS ZAMBIA Ltd

Job Description

INTRODUCTION

Bureau Veritas Group is a multi-disciplinary organization founded in 1828, now with a presence in more than 700 locations across 140 countries around the world. Bureau Veritas Zambia was incorporated in 2015, with offices in Lusaka, Kitwe, and Ndola. As a trusted partner, Bureau Veritas helps its clients with compliance checks to improve their performance by offering services and innovative solutions to ensure that their assets, products, infrastructure, and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environmental protection, and social responsibility.

Bureau Veritas Zambia requires services of a Quality Health Safety and Environment professional to be responsible for the implementation of effective HSE and/or Q Management systems and processes to reduce work related accidents of Bureau Veritas employees, visitors and contractors as well as reducing our footprint on the environment and improving the quality of the services delivered. He/she works with the Management team to assist them to improve their operations, activities and performance related to HSE and/or Q

The Job holder will report to the Country Manager and will be based in Kitwe. He/ She will perform the Job in the framework of the Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System, the code of Ethics and the Bureau Veritas Group Polices.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in QHSE and any related technical field
A minimum of five (05) years relevant experience in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment roles function in a reputable organization
Valid Driver’s license
Ability to initiate and sustain activities
Proficient in Microsoft 365
Proficiency in both Written and spoken English
Very good Communication and Listening skills
Experience of working internationally and/or in a multi-cultural environment is an added advantage

JOB SPECIFICATION

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop the QHSSE System for BVZ in line with BV Quality Assurance System and Group policies and procedure
Maintain and improve the Quality Management systems
Plan, Coordinate and conduct internal audits based on ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 latest revisions
Manage action requests (Corrective and Preventive actions). follow up on priority actions and the quarterly forecast along with the management
Update actions into the action plan Management System
Prepare and revise work procedures and risk assessments when required
Customer Satisfaction Survey Management, Manage Customer Complainants (Analysis, Recording, Monitoring) solving them technically in cooperation with related parties
Prepare and facilitate for external audits
Record and report HSE near hits, accidents, action plan
Ensure all BU are compliant with our QMS (training, monitoring, ..)
Ensure all newcomers are going through the BV Zambia Induction program
Ensure all incidents and audits are completed and recorded appropriately in NEXUS
Check that all employees have access to MAIA App for recording unsafe conditions and fully participate in safety toolbox talks and campaigns
Ensure that managers conduct “Safety Check by Manager” in the workplace

ENVIRONMENTAL

Dispose waste in a responsible manner
Enforcing safety regulations and national regulatory laws are adhered to by all personnel
Report all environmental incidents to management immediately or as soon as reasonably practicable
Use natural resources in a responsible manner
Participate in all emergency drills
Conduct work to customer specific requirements and adhere to customer rules (where applicable)
Participate and contribute to impact and aspect register with regards to your area of responsibility
Ensuring compliance with legal & moral obligations with regards to the position by understanding & implementing relevant sections of the Environmental requirements for Zambia

SAFETY

Report all incidents and accidents to management immediately or as soon as reasonably practicable
Take care of my own health and safety while conducting work
Conduct work to customer specific requirements and adhere to customer rules (where applicable)
Participating in emergency training
Participate and contribute to hazard and risk register with regards to your area of responsibility
Ensuring compliance with legal & moral obligations with regards to the position by understanding & implementing relevant sections of the Occupational Health and Safety requirements for Zambia
Maintains a high standard of housekeeping by implementing the relevant procedures with regards to best practices.
Always apply all safety rules
Conduct 2 minutes for my safety before starting a task

KEY BEHAVIOUR

BV Core & Business values
Good Interpersonal skills
Key Skills
Computer Skills
High Ethical and professional
Good interpersonal skills
Team player

Please submit your CV to mavis.mupwaya@bureauveritas.com by no later than 23 January 2025.

Please note that CVs submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.