HSE Officer at Egbin Power Plc

Location: Ikorodu, Lagos
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

• To support in the provision of plant safety by ensuring facility & employee compliance with corporate safety standards; implement safety directives and improve plant safety performance.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable workplace safety laws and regulations in the country
• Identify best practices and lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce work process risks, raise safety awareness, and improve safe work practices
• Conduct safety analysis (for work permits and other routine analyses.
• Conduct risk assessment of non-routine jobs within the facility.
• Monitoring or work activities within the facilities to ensure compliance to safe work ethics.
• Conduct daily routine monitoring and maintenance of firefighting equipment to ensure readiness for use.
• Provide periodic reports on safety performance
• Facilitate a work environment that supports a safe and healthy culture
• Conduct or coordinate worker training in areas such as safety laws and regulations, hazardous condition monitoring, and use of safety equipment.
• Perform and coordinate emergency response drills
• Respond to reported cases of unsafe acts and unsafe conditions.
• Participate in the removal and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Create report of HSE activities for review by Head, HSE.
• Perform safety audits and inspect facilities, machinery, and safety equipment to identify and correct potential hazards, and to ensure safety regulation compliance
• Investigate industrial accidents, near-miss incidents, and occupational injuries to determine causes, install preventive measures, and manage return-to-work activities
• Provide technical advice, coaching, guidance, and mentoring to employees on safety initiatives and necessary changes
• Coordinate employee safety programs.
• Contribute towards the actualization of ISO 14001 and 45001 certifications; arrange for OSHA-mandated testing and/or evaluations.
• Conduct HSE induction for new hires
• Carry out risk assessment of the plant, equipment and work area.
• Support the development of Organizational Health & Safety policies and programs.

Education And Work Experience

• Minimum of HND in a related field. (A degree in Engineering will be an added advantage)
• 0 - 3 years relevant work experience in a similar position.
• Candidates must possess HSE Level 1, 2 & 3
• NEBOSH, IOSH and other relevant certification in HSE will be an added advantage
• Driving Skills will be an added advantage

Technical Competencies:

• Knowledge of applicable legislation on health and safety
• Possess knowledge of safety requirements & management in a Power Plant or similar industry
• Understanding and application of HSE policies, tools and kits
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Teachable and willing to learn.
• Ability to communicate with strong interpersonal relations.
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent observation skills
• Organizational & analytical skills
• Ability to build trust and influence others.