• Application Deadline:
• Position: Environment, Health and Safety Officer


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE 
  

Purpose

• Support the Site Manager to establish an EHS management system and strong safety culture.

Goals

• Support plant leadership in preventing all work related injuries and illnesses as well as environmental harm


• consultant for plant managers, superintendents and all leaders.


• Support plant leadership in establishing a safe & environmental friendly work environment.


• Definition of site regulation and communication to all site member.


• Ensure compliance via auditing that Site, Company and local regulations.


• Offer solutions and support action implementation regarding the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the fulfillment of the tasks assigned to him/her


• Responsible for his/her professional advice


• Authority to have equipment shut down if safety, health, or the environment are endangered


• Assist the Operations/Location Managers during an emergency situation in coordination/direct communication with plant management, staff positions, or their representatives


• Facilitate/lead HAZOP / LOPA / hazard / risk assessment team meetings.

Main Tasks

• Manage location safety and health activities (training, inspections, and audits, as well as internal and external reporting)


• Conducts internal inspections and audits and assists in coordinating external inspections and audits


• Analyzes, reviews, and reports location trends (audits, injuries, incidents, etc.) and monitors safety performance


• Advises management of safety and health issues, provides location managers with guidance and assistance


• Participates on location safety and health committee as a technical consultant / advisor.


• Provides technical support (if and when required)


• Assists in auditing new or revised equipment


• Assists line management in recognizing hazards and risks


• Develops material and assist in training.


• Assists in the orientation and training of new colleagues


• Assists with incident investigation.


• Stays up-to-date with regulatory developments, best practices, etc.


• Develops and maintains positive relationships with key contacts


• Support, promote and review the completion of safety information requirements to be entered in company safety database. (Incidents and near misses investigation, audits, inspections, corrective actions tracking process and etc.)


• Models the core values with regard to safety; integrity, respect, excellence, resourcefulness, teamwork and responsibility.