• Application Deadline:
• Position: Regional Safety Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 1 year



• Location Kwara , Ogun , Osun , Oyo




• Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE 
  
  

Job Description

• To assist in implementing and maintaining a sound quality assurance system and continual improvement of Health, Safety, and Environment compliance in IBEDC.

Job Responsibilities

• Carryout hazard hunting activities region-wide, suggest effective control measures, and monitor all recommendations for non-conformances to prevent occurrence/reoccurrence as the case may be. 


• Follow-up on compliance with health and safety policies, processes, procedures, and guidelines.  


• Support the implementation of culture-changing tools, techniques, and programs toward sustainable change.


• Apply, monitor, and measure all health and safety loss prevention programs, such as accident prevention plans, HSE Meetings, Safety Toolbox talks, job hazard analysis workshops, training, and inspection and audit programs.


• Carry out minor accident and near-miss investigations to establish the Root Cause of the occurrence, recommend remedial measures to avoid reoccurrence, and draw learning points to sensitize staff against such. 


• Identify and report trending and data analysis of Business Hubs/Service Units for escalation where needed. 


• Prepares periodic and ad-hoc health and safety reports in accordance with relevant stipulations/guidelines. 


• Ensure adherence to standards and regulations by incorporating relevant occupational health safety and environmental legislations in IBEDC’s operation/activities Business Hub-wide.


• Support the implementation of programs that promote federal, state, and local safety & environmental regulations.


• Inspects installed types of machinery to check for the effectiveness of safety devices.


• Inspection of protection schemes to ensure compliance, adequate documentation, and storage.


• Ensure close out of all recommendations for non-conformances (Near miss & accident investigations, inspections, Audit, regulatory e. t. c) to prevent reoccurrence.


• Manage the storage, reuse, recycling, and disposal of residual and hazardous wastes.


• Implement process and product safety standards that eliminate or reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological hazards.


• Carry out other sundry assignments that may be assigned by the regional safety supervisor.

Job Requirements

• A first Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or any related discipline.


• A postgraduate degree in any related discipline is an added advantage.


• Membership of relevant professional bodies. (ISPON); is an added advantage 


• At least 1 year of experience in the HSE field within a relevant industry (Utilities, oil, gas, telecommunications, etc.)

Technical competencies:

• Adequate knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).


• Adequate utility industry knowledge and applicable HSE policies across the industry


• Understanding of applicable HSE policies, laws, and regulations


• Ability to recognize and assess safety hazards, and develop abatement/control measures


• Adequate risk management skills (risk identification and mitigation)


• Good knowledge of safety and health standards, regulations, and liability issues.


• Strong interpersonal and relationship Management skills


• Knowledge of HSE tools/ software systems.

Behavioral competencies:

• An analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.


• Attention to Detail.


• Excellent organizational skills.


• Strong interpersonal skills.


• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information.


• Firm, fair, and decisive approach to issues.