Wine making has been a part of the Ethiopian culture for more than a millennium, dating back to the Axumite era. Although this traditional method has survived all that time, the methods, quality and variety stayed the same. In 1943 GC (1936 Ethiopian Calendar), a Greek family started the first winery in Ethiopia around followed by an Italian family who established their winery at Mekanisa. The two ventures where nationalized in 1973 and regrouped in one entity that was named Awash Wine. Since that time, we have grown to be one of the country’s most loved brands-a market leader that is interwoven with the cultural fabric of the county.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Site HSE Manager will perform a strategic and hands-on role by providing guidance and technical support to operations as it relates to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and is responsible for managing site specific requirements of the SHE Management Program, in accordance with local and international legislation. The Site HSE Manager will assist the Plant Manager to implement and monitor the Environmental & Social Management System for the site, follow-up on weekly HSE site inspection and swift execution of corrective measures, oversight of HSE risk management and compliance.  

• Overall responsibility for implementation of the environmental & social management system (ESMS) to ensure the site maintains overall compliance with Awash’s corporate HSE Policy.
• Ensure site remains compliant with relevant national Ethiopian HSE regulations and align with international standards and guidelines for responsible EHS management.
• Undertake and report on weekly site HSE Inspections, following prescribed inspection protocols, develop corrective action plans and work with site managers, maintenance team and other corporate HSE functions to close out actions in a timely manner.
• Prepare and provide monthly, and annual HSE performance reports as required for updating the corporate Environmental & Social Action Plan (ESAP).
• Ensure HSE key performance indicators and targets are monitored and reported, including for example KPIs for waste management, wastewater effluent, water consumption reduction initiatives and preventable safety accidents and incidents. 
• Undertake hazard identification and risk assessments to ensure appropriate risk mitigation measures are implemented.
• Monitor and occupational health and safety and environmental management procedures and SOPs at the site.
• Ensure all new hires and site visitors attend safety inductions.
• Conduct site-specific safety training for employees as required.
• Conduct and/or attend, as assigned, safety-related meetings and establish and maintain a functioning HSE committee.
• Review Contractors site-specific safety plans, recommend or require changes as needed.
• Work closely with health care team (on-site clinic) to ensure incident and accident registers and statistics are maintained so that occupational health & safety related risks can be managed in a timely manner.
• Track site safety trends and measure performance using key performance indicators, communicate trend information to Plant Manager and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
• Generate and maintain written records for the site activities including copies of training records, safety meeting minutes, logs of first aid certifications, the MSDS files, and similar records.
• Oversee the investigation of accidents and near-misses (involving personal injury, property damage or environmental incidents and major non-compliances) using root cause analysis and corporate protocol in order to complete the appropriate paperwork and notifications for the Plant Manager to implement corrective actions to reduce the likelihood of reoccurrence.
• Perform other HSE related duties as required and assigned.
• Ensure first aid and fire safety training is provided to relevant staff and that the site emergency response plan procedures are implemented.
• Manage and mentor site safety reps, fire safety and first aid staff.
• Oversee the implementation of the Grievance Mechanism to ensure timely investigation and resolution of reported HSE concerns/complaints from internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and monitor the site water balance and wastewater management activities which may require attendance of meetings with external stakeholders such as Ethiopian regulators and neighboring site involved in the effluent management and compliance process.
• Contribute to the overall upliftment of EHS culture at Awash through leading by example and proactively communicating and promoting good HSE standards among all staff.
• Collaborate with HSE Officers at other Awash sites, to support and assist them with ESMS implementation if needed, including ad hoc visits to other Awash sites including the Farm, when required.

Job Requirements

EDUCATION:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related fields. 
• Master’s degree in the above related fields preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 6 years of work experience, of which 3 years in a managerial role in HSE management applied in a relevant sector, ideally food and beverage or agri-production or processing.
• Experience of ESMS applications and management in a factory or industrial setting would be advantageous, including hazardous chemicals, warehouse, and forklift safety related experience.
• Working knowledge and familiarization with international standards of good practice such as IFC Performance Standards, World Bank HSE Guidelines, and CDC Group ESG guidelines, will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the minimum requirements may send their application and CV to CLICK HERE for ten (10) consecutive days after the first day of this vacancy announcement. Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.