• Application Deadline: Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT
• Position: Principal, Safety & Environment Services (ADV)



• Job Type Contract



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 8 years



• Location Rivers




• City Port Harcourt




• Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE 
  
  

Core Job Responsibilities

Field Operations & Compliance:

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) in the field to ensure adherence to HSE standards, policies, and local/federal regulations (e.g., OSHA, EPA).


• Risk Management & Technical Authority (TA2):Conduct Hazard Identification (HAZID), Hazard and Operability studies (HAZOP), Bow Tie risk assessments, and manage Management of Change (MOC) processes.

Safety Leadership & Culture:

• Lead high-level HSE initiatives, mentor junior staff, and foster a strong safety culture through active coaching, training, and behavioral safety observation.

Incident Investigation:

• Lead serious incident investigations, conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and implement corrective/preventive actions to prevent reoccurrence.

Field Auditing & Inspection:

• Perform regular site audits, inspections of machinery/equipment, and verify that safe work practices are followed (e.g., Permit to Work, LOTO, Confined Space Entry).

Environmental Stewardship:

• Manage field environmental compliance, including waste management, spill prevention, and pollution control.


• Emergency Response:Develop and test emergency response plans (e.g., H2S release, fire, medical evacuation) and lead in site emergency situations.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Lost Time Incident Rate (LTIR).


• Successful closure rates of audit findings and corrective actions.


• Improvement in field compliance scores

Required Qualifications and Skills

Experience:

• Generally 8+ years of active field experience in E&P (Exploration & Production) or industrial safety management.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related safety field.

Certifications:

• NEBOSH IGC, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent, with ISO 14001/45001 knowledge highly preferred.

Technical Knowledge:

• Deep understanding of safety tools (e.g., Fire/Explosion modeling, SIL, HAZID) and relevant industry standards.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills to influence contractors and management.

Working Conditions:

• This is a field-based role, with high-frequency, on-site, or remote location attendance required, often on a rotation basis.


• Involves working closely with engineering teams and contractors, often in high-risk environments.