HSE Officer at Somotex Limited

Job Description

• Provide support to factory HODs, supervisors and factory staff to develop and execute health and safety plans that ensure that there is a prevalent culture of Health and Safety within the factories and the organisation as a whole.
• Evaluate the workplace environment and develop safety-management policies that identify and define the safety responsibilities of all employees
• Evaluate practices, procedures and facilities to assess risk and adherence to the law
• Analyzing / monitoring trends regarding incidents, inspections, audits, and corrective measures while also keeping the management team informed.
• Organise regular tool box talks & Lead in-house training and presentations for health and safety matters and accident prevention
• Conduct induction for all visitors, employees at the depot and other outstation and new employees to the Base yard
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations
• Assist in Health and Safety audits, produce audit reports and follow up on actions generated for prompt resolutions.
• Review and record checks on all fire exits, fire and fire equipment, and fire signs.
• Review relevant safety signage within the facility.
• Advise on suitable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees
• Advise on various areas, e.g. fire regulations, hazardous substances, noise, safeguarding machinery and occupational diseases.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Specification

• Minimum educational standard: HND/ B.Sc and relevant HSE certification
• Minimum Working Experience: 2 Years related experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to make sound decisions
• Must be Results Driven.
• Must have an investigative mind
• Good Leadership skills
• Deep understanding of legal health and safety guidelines
• Excellent organizational and motivational skills
• Outstanding attention to detail and observation ability
• Must live around Ota.