• Application Deadline:
• Position: HSE Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE 
  
  

Job Purpose

• To ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices in a high-risk industrial setting involving welding, pressure testing, painting, and LPG cylinder handling.


• The HSE Officer will be responsible for preventing accidents, promoting a culture of safety, and ensuring that the factory meets statutory and company-specific safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management:

• Develop, implement, and monitor health and safety policies and procedures.


• Conduct routine inspections of machinery (press machines, welding lines, hydro testing, etc.) and the work environment to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.


• Supervise the use of PPE and ensure compliance among workers, contractors, and visitors.


• Oversee permit-to-work systems, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO) procedures, and confined space entry protocols.


• Respond to and investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents; prepare reports with root cause analysis and corrective action plans.

Training & Awareness:

• Deliver HSE induction training to new employees, contractors, and visitors.


• Organize regular safety drills (fire, gas leak, etc.), toolbox talks, and safety briefings.


• Promote employee participation in HSE programs and safety committees.

Environmental Compliance:

• Monitor factory emissions (LPG combustion, painting fumes), waste segregation, and ensure compliance with local environmental regulations.


• Supervise hazardous waste management and proper disposal in accordance with LAWMA or other environmental bodies.


• Coordinate with waste buyers (e.g., scrap sales to steel recycling plants) to ensure environmentally sound practices.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain up-to-date HSE records including incident logs, inspection reports, safety meeting minutes, and training records.


• Ensure statutory documentation such as fire certificates, pressure vessel inspection reports, and equipment calibrations are current.


• Liaise with regulatory bodies (e.g., Department of Petroleum Resources, Federal Fire Service) during inspections or audits.

Compliance & Certification:

• Ensure the factory meets ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), SON (Standards Organisation of Nigeria) guidelines, and local fire and safety codes.


• Support implementation and renewal of HSE certifications.

Requirements

Education:

• OND / HND / Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.


• NEBOSH IGC, HSE Level 1 - 3 Certification (preferred).


• ISO 45001/14001 internal auditor training (advantageous).

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing or industrial HSE role; cylinder or pressure vessel manufacturing experience is an added advantage.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of industrial HSE risks, especially welding, pressurized vessels, and LPG handling.


• Good communication and training delivery skills.


• Familiarity with Nigerian HSE legislation and international best practices.