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


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 3 - 4 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Safety and Environment / HSE 
  

Job Summary

• The Health, Safety, and Environment Officer monitors health, safety and environment compliance, risk assessment, offers safety advice and implements safety policies and regulations on site to reduce potential hazards.


• Your main responsibility is creating a safe environment for workers.

Responsibilities

• Conducting safety briefings at the beginning of each workday to highlight potential hazards, discuss safety measures, and reinforce the importance of adherence to safety protocols.


• Continuous inspection of project sites, to ensure a hazard-free environment


• Verification of tools and equipment to ensure good quality


• Promoting safe practices on site


• Creating and enforcing safety guidelines and programs


• Carrying out drills and exercises on managing emergency situations


• Conducting investigations on accidents


• Verifying that all safety reports are submitted to related government institutions.


• Responding to workers’ safety concerns


• Manages all communications with government departments in regards of safety


• Arranges OSHA-mandated evaluations of the site


• Coordinates all issues regarding hazardous materials or waste


• Assisting with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan


• Attending project planning meetings and collaborating with construction managers


• Establishing and maintaining health and safety communication structures


• Testing effectiveness of site emergency response plans


• Continuous monitoring of all safety related documents, reports and issues to keep them updated.

Experience and Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering or relevant field with additional professional qualifications in Health, Safety, or Environmental field of study, Fire and Safety Management Systems.


• Professional certifications in GHSE, HSE LEVEL 3, MISPON, MNISCN, MASSP, MOSHA, ISO, MIOSH is an added advantage.


• Minimum of 3-4 years cognate experience in Health, safety, and Environment and Fire Services.


• Working knowledge in Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems, Environmental Discharges, Incident Command System, and HSE Auditing Techniques.

Skills:

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.


• Have a keen eye for detail to identify hazards, along with analytical skills to assess risks and recommend preventive measures.


• Ability to work well in a team environment.


• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.


• Ability to work under pressure.