HSE Officer

Were seeking an HSE Officer responsible for implementing monitoring and maintaining Health Safety and Environmental standards across manufacturing operations to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. The role focuses on preventing workplace accidents reducing environmental risks ensuring regulatory compliance and promoting a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections audits and risk assessments across production areas warehouses and office spaces to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
  
• Monitor adherence to all HSE policies procedures and statutory regulations within the manufacturing facility.
  
• Investigate accidents incidents near misses and unsafe conditions; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
  
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all employees and contractors within the facility.
  
• Coordinate and deliver HSE induction programs toolbox talks safety drills and awareness training for staff.
  
• Maintain HSE records incident logs safety reports and compliance documentation accurately and timely.
  
• Monitor fire safety systems emergency response procedures first aid readiness and evacuation plans to ensure operational effectiveness.
  
• Ensure compliance with environmental management practices including waste disposal pollution prevention and hazardous material handling.
  
• Support regulatory inspections and liaise with government agencies and external auditors on HSE compliance matters.
  
• Track corrective actions from audits and inspections to ensure timely closure and sustained compliance.
  
• Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging hazard reporting employee engagement and continuous HSE improvement initiatives.
  
• Ensure all contractors and visitors comply with site safety requirements before accessing operational areas.
  
• Adhere strictly to all company policies and always promote safe working practices.
  

• Minimum of HND/. in Environmental Science Engineering Industrial Safety Occupational Health or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 2 years experience in HSE operations within a manufacturing environment.
  
• Good understanding of Nigerian HSE regulations factory safety standards and environmental compliance requirements.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to prepare reports and safety documentation.
  
• Experience in conducting audits inspections and incident investigations is required.
  
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety principles.
  
• Risk assessment and hazard identification skills.
  
• Incident investigation and reporting skills.
  
• Strong communication training delivery skills attention to details compliance monitoring problem-solving and analytical thinking ability.
  
• Integrity responsibility accountability teamwork and collaboration.
  
• Time management and ability to work independently.
  
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
  
• Relevant certifications (preferred): ISPON HSE Level 13 Basic First Aid and Fire Safety Training Factory Safety Compliance Training.
  
• International certifications (added advantage): NEBOSH International General Certificate IOSH Managing Safely OSHA Safety Certification ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certification.