• Application Deadline:
• Position: Environmental Officer - HSE



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 2 - 5 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE 
  
  

Job Summary

• We seek to find an Environmental Officer who will ensure compliance with environmental regulations and support the organization’s sustainability goals.


• The role involves conducting routine environmental monitoring, contributing to EIAs and EMPs, and overseeing waste and pollution management activities.


• The officer will prepare reports, maintain environmental documentation, identify risks, and support corrective actions.


• They will also provide environmental training and engage with regulators, communities, and stakeholders to promote responsible environmental performance.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental laws, permits, standards, and regulatory requirements (e.g., NESREA, FMEnv, state environmental agencies).


• Support permit applications, renewals, and documentation.


• Conduct routine inspections and audits to verify compliance.

Environmental Monitoring & Assessment:

• Conduct and document environmental monitoring—air, water, noise, soil, emissions, effluents, and biodiversity.


• Support the preparation, review, and implementation of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Management Plans (EMP), and Environmental Audit reports.

Waste & Pollution Management:

• Implement waste management strategies (waste segregation, recycling, disposal).


• Monitor effluent discharge processes and ensure compliance with standards.


• Lead pollution prevention initiatives and spill response preparedness.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Prepare periodic environmental reports (daily/weekly/monthly).


• Maintain environmental records and databases.


• Provide data for ESG reporting (GRI, SASB, local disclosures).

Environmental Risk Management:

• Identify environmental risks and maintain an environmental risk register.


• Support implementation of mitigation controls and corrective actions.


• Participate in incident investigations and root-cause analysis.

Training & Awareness:

• Conduct environmental awareness training for employees and contractors.


• Promote sustainability culture and environmental stewardship.

Stakeholder & Community Engagement:

• Liaise with regulators, host communities, and environmental consultants.


• Participate in community engagement on environmental issues or grievances.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.


• 2–5 years’ relevant work experience (industry-specific experience is an advantage).


• Knowledge of national and international environmental regulations and standards.


• Experience with EIA, EMP, waste management, and environmental monitoring tools.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations.


• Proficient in environmental monitoring and sampling techniques.


• Analytical and report-writing skills.


• Good communication and stakeholder management abilities.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong documentation and data analysis skills.

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity and professional ethics.


• Attention to detail.


• Proactive, result-oriented, and safety-conscious.


• Strong problem-solving ability.