Head of HSSEQ at Adexen

Job Reference: 1395
Location: Lagos
Industry: Logistics & Transport
Function: HSE & Security

Job Description

• To actively support in the planning, directing and managing of the Corporate HSSEQ management system.

Responsibilities
Strategic Objectives:

• Provide appropriate safety and health initiatives, accident prevention programme, and investigation of incidents
• Put in place HSSEQ action plan and implement it
• Agree target with Head of Department
• Agree annual HSSEQ plan with Head of Department and follow up on implementation
• Update HSSEQ policies, procedures and manuals based on the company’s HSSEQ MS with adequate communication within and outside

Audits and Management Review:

• Implement a database tracking system to monitor the implementation of remedial actions (audits, HSSE cases, incidents, drills, potential incidents and HSSE meetings)
• Audit plans (internal and external) carried out on time
• RAPs of external audits closed on time
• Quarterly critical review of HSSE data carried out regularly (before 15th of month following end of quarter)
• Implementation of all audits recommendations reviewed quarterly by line managers and a report issued follows through to ensure close out of 75% PI’s reported with more than 75% attendance at Safety Assembly

Management of Overall HSSEQ Function Including:

• Implementation and Monitoring
• Ensure on time and accurate reporting of weekly and monthly HSSEQ performance
• Ensure that 90% of the HSSE annual plan is implemented

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all health, safety and security regulations and policies.
• Ensure that adequate and effective risk assessments are undertaken and regularly reviewed.
• Liaise with Head of HSSEQ on any health, safety or security problem which you cannot resolve.
• Responsible for the health, safety and welfare of all staff under direct management and expected to contribute to the health and safety of all personnel in the overall business unit.
• Comply with health and safety procedures and instructions.

People Management:

• Build and lead an effective and cohesive operations team
• Manage the performance of managers and team members within the department through the formal performance management system
• Self development and continuing personal development

Expectations

• A First degree from a recognized institution or a relevant postgraduate Business qualification (MBA or equivalent tertiary qualification)
• Minimum of 10 years HSSEQ experience. 5 years of which must be Oil and Gas experience. Of the 10 years’ experience, at least 3 years must have been spent in a senior management role.
• Professional membership or registration in Nigerian Institute of Safety Professionals (NISP)
• Minimum of NEBOSH IGC/OSHA Certificate
• Knowledge in Corporate HSSEQ management, Operations, Safety audits, Management Information Systems.
• Budget planning & preparation
• Planning & organizing
• Project management
• Strategic planning & development
• Must be customer focused
• Ability to deliver results
• Open to learning
• Have professional confidence
• Must be a strategic thinker