Health, Safety and Environment Officer at Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc)

Job Description

• This role reports to the regional team lead in the regional office.
• He/She is responsible for ensuring all officers comply with HSE rules and regulations within the assigned area office.

Key Role / Responsibilities
Legislation and Compliance Monitoring:

• Monitor safety legal requirements and produce appropriate standards, guidance and advice on compliance

Safety Inspections:

• Conduct regular safety inspections in all work places to identify potential hazards, produce corrective action reports and facilitate implementation of corrective measures to prevent accidents.

Safety Audits:

• Carryout independent audits of safety performance and practice, to ensure compliance to safety procedures and advising the company on future strategy to deliver improved performance

Safety Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor the company’s performance against safety objectives and performance indicators, to facilitate analysis and recommend preventive measures

Training and Awareness:

• Conduct safety induction training for AEDC Staff and contractor staff to ensure safety responsibilities and roles are well understood.

Incident Investigations:

• Facilitate investigation of all company incidents to establish root causes of the incidents so as to make appropriate recommendations and prevent recurrence

Interface with Regulators:

• Maintain positive relations with enforcing authorities and external organizations, i.e. NERC, NEMSA, Ministry of Labour Inspector of Factories, Public Health Officers, etc.

Requirements
Minimum Qualification Required:

• A First Degree in Earth Sciences, Engineering preferably Electrical or / and natural Sciences

Additional Qualification Required:

• A professional qualification in Risk Management / Loss Prevention and Health Safety & Environment Management will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience Required:

• 3 - 5 Years hands-on industry experience in a similar industry / Oil and Gas Industry

Other Requirements:

• Experience/Knowledge of the job - depth of understanding covering:
• Impact of managing safety on the Company’s business objectives / bottom-line
• Elements of a Safety Management System and awareness of the relevant ISO standards (OSHAS18001)
• Auditing systems (process description)
• Incident Investigation and Analysis (process description / exercise)
• Performance Reporting & Analysis (hands on exercise)
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate
• Good team player