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Ridgeway Holdings

Explosives Technician

Posted 1 month ago
Closes: Jul 09, 2026
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About Ridgeway Holdings

Ridgeway Holdings is a transport and logistics company that specialises in passenger bus services and parcel delivery along the Nairobi-Mombasa, Nairobi-Kisumu, and Nairobi-Eldoret corridors. Founded in 1999, the company operates a fleet of sixty luxury buses and forty parcel vans. Ridgeway carries an estimated 4,000 passengers daily and has earned a reputation for punctuality and safety. The company employs 500 staff including drivers, conductors, mechanics, and customer service personnel. Ridgeway Holdings is licensed by the National Transport and Safety Authority and holds ISO 39001 certification for road traffic safety management.

What you will do:

You will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the company's health, safety, and environmental management programmes at the mine site. Daily tasks include conducting safety inspections, investigating incidents and near-misses, preparing safety reports, and delivering safety training to mine workers. The role involves ensuring compliance with the Mining Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and NEMA regulations. You will also manage the mine's environmental monitoring programme, including water quality testing, dust monitoring, and rehabilitation planning. A diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or a related field is required. Certification as a safety officer from a recognised body is an advantage.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field
  • Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar position
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams
  • Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices

To apply, submit your application through the apply button below. Include your CV, a cover letter, and copies of your academic and professional certificates. Ridgeway Holdings is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, or ethnic background.

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