• Application Deadline:
• Position: Head, QHSE and Compliance



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 8 - 10 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Environment Health and Safety 
  
  

Job Objective

• Provides leadership and direction for all Health, Safety, and Environment activities across retail stations and construction/renovation sites.


• The role ensures regulatory compliance, strengthens operational safety performance, oversees incident management, and leads the Integrated Management System (ISO 9001, 14001 &45001).

Duties and Responsibilities

Process Safety & Major Hazard Management:

• Lead programs to prevent uncontrolled releases of fuel, gas, or chemicals from refineries, storage tanks, pipelines, and retail tank systems.


• Review and update plans for managing major hazards such as fires, explosions, or toxic releases, in line with local safety regulations.


• Oversee the inspection and testing of critical safety devices, including pressure relief valves, emergency shutdown systems, and shear valves on retail dispensers.

Product Quality Control (Refinery & Terminal):

• Ensure that refined products such as gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel meet required industry specifications through regular sampling and testing.


• Manage quality checks during product transfer operations between storage tanks and into trucks, railcars, or ships to avoid contamination.


• Investigate any off-specification product events and coordinate corrective actions such as re-blending, recall, or safe disposal.

Operational Safety in Refineries, Terminals, Retail Out& Depots:

• Enforce safe work procedures for high-risk tasks, including tank cleaning, confined space entry, and hot work such as welding on or near fuel lines.


• Control contractor safety for routine work like truck loading, tank maintenance, and pipe repairs through a formal permit system.


• Implement specific safety measures for loading and unloading operations, including vapor recovery, static electricity grounding, and emergency shutoffs.

Retail Station & Forecourt Safety:

• Ensure all fueling equipment (pumps, hoses, breakaway couplings, vapor recovery nozzles) is inspected daily for leaks, damage, or tampering at retail sites.


• Oversee emergency stop button functionality and shear valve testing to automatically cut fuel flow during a vehicle impact or fire.


• Manage forecourt traffic flow, speed limits, and bollard placement to prevent vehicle-structure collisions or pedestrian injuries.


• Schedule regular leak detection testing using automatic tank gauging or inventory reconciliation on all underground fuel tanks at retail stations.


• Manage corrosion protection systems for steel tanks and piping to prevent gradual fuel releases into soil or groundwater.


• Establish safe procedures for tanker drivers during product delivery, including wheel chocks, grounding cables, and inspecting fill ports before and after each fuel drop.

Environmental Management (All Sites):

• Maintain spill prevention and response plans for fuel storage areas, transfer zones, drainage systems, and retail forecourts, including regular practice drills.


• Monitor and report air emissions from process units, storage tank vents, and loading operations to stay within environmental permit limits.


• Ensure proper disposal of hydrocarbon-contaminated waste, such as sludge from tank bottoms and used filters, and oversee groundwater monitoring wells at all locations.

Fire Safety & Emergency Response:

• Develop and practice realistic emergency scenarios, including storage tank fires, loading rack fires, retail forecourt fires, and gas releases.


• Maintain and test emergency systems such as foam deluge, gas detection, public address alarms, emergency isolation valves, and retail fire extinguishers.


• Act as the lead for incident command during on-site emergencies, managing response teams and coordinating with local fire services.

QHSE Training, Culture & Incident Investigation:

• Deliver role-specific safety training for refinery operators, laboratory staff, retail cashiers, tanker drivers, and contractors on topics such as lock-out tag-out, defensive driving, and spill response.


• Lead investigation teams for serious events such as fires, major spills, injuries, or customer incidents at retail sites using structured methods to find root causes.


• Encourage reporting of small leaks, seal failures, near misses, and retail hazards to prevent major accidents and share lessons learned across all sites.

Regulatory Compliance, Auditing & Reporting:

• Maintain all site-specific licenses and permits, including fire department approvals, hazardous waste handling authorizations, and retail operating permits.


• Conduct unannounced QHSE audits of terminals and retail outlets using checklists covering all operational areas and track corrective actions to closure.


• Prepare monthly safety, quality, and environmental reports for leadership, highlighting compliance status, incident trends, and priorities such as safety-critical maintenance.

Qualifications Required

• Minimum of a First Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, or Industrial), Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or any related discipline.


• 8 – 10 years of previous experience in a QHSE role within the downstream oil and gas sector (refinery, terminal, depot, or retail service stations).


• Proven track record in managing process safety, environmental compliance, and occupational health across multiple site types.


• In-depth knowledge of downstream operations, including fuel storage, product transfer, truck loading, and retail


• forecourt safety, and underground tank integrity.


• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience supervising QHSE teams and influencing site managers.


• Credible experience in managing QHSE across supply value chains from refinery to retail.


• Experienced at setting and following strict budgets for QHSE programs, including spill response equipment, training, and audit schedules.


• Experience in implementing and overseeing relevant reporting and tracking systems for incidents, audits, inspections, and corrective actions.


• Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) for reporting, data analysis, and presentations.


• NMDPRA-certified professional with deep experience building structures from scratch.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of downstream QHSE regulations(refinery, terminal, and retail standards).


• Ability to lead emergency response and crisis management.


• Proven incident investigation and root cause analysis skills.


• Effective audit and inspection techniques (internal and external).


• Strong risk assessment and hazard identification abilities.


• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management.


• Competency in QHSE training delivery and safety culture development.


• Data-driven decision making and performance reporting.


• Ability to manage multiple site types (refinery, depot, retail stations).


• Contractor and vendor QHSE management skills.