HSE Officer
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Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Our client a professional and reputable Industrial Cleaning and Waste Management Company is seeking to hire a highly a HSE Officer in their Port Harcourt base to ensure that day-to-day activities are performed in a safe manner.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing implementing and monitoring safety protocols to ensure a zero-accident environment. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker who can identify hazards before they manifest and ensure our operations remain in 100% compliance with local and international safety standards.
Knowledge Requirement:
- First Aid
- QHSE Management System:
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and 45001 OHSAS
- Basic Fire fighting
- JHA/Risk Assessment
Competencies:
- Risk Management
- Independent and self-motivated
- Proficient in Microsoft Package
- Problem Solving
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential physical chemical and biological hazards.
- Develop and maintain Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) and Risk Registers for all technical
- projects including heavy equipment fabrication and chemical handling.
- Implement corrective and preventive actions based on incident reports and near-miss observations.
2. Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure the organization meets all statutory requirements (e.g. NESREA NUPRC or OSHA standards).
- Manage the procurement distribution and enforcement of Personal Protective
- Equipment (PPE) across all operational sites.
3. Training & Safety Culture
- Facilitate daily "Toolbox Talks" and lead monthly safety induction programs for new employees and third-party contractors.
- Organize specialized training sessions on fire safety first aid and emergency response procedures.
- Promote a "Behavior-Based Safety" (BBS) culture where every employee takes ownership of workplace hazards.
4. Emergency Response & Reporting
- Serve as the lead coordinator during emergency drills evacuations or workplace incidents.
- Lead incident investigations to determine root causes and prepare detailed reports for
- Management and the Board of Directors.
- Maintain comprehensive HSE documentation including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and accident statistics.
Qualification Requirement
- Academic Qualification: Minimum of Bachelors Degree in Safety Environmental Science
- Engineering or any Science related discipline. Masters degree in related discipline is an added advantage
- 5 years of hands-on experience in the waste management or oil and gas environment.
- Membership in ISPON (Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria) is highly preferred.
- Professional Qualification: Basic Fire Aid training ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015; ISO
- 45001 Internal Auditor certification. (NEBOSH certificate is an added advantage)
Required Skills:
health safety HSE Health and Safety Oil and gas Waste Management
