For 15 years we have been building and managing telecommunications towers that are the essential backbone of mobile telecommunications in Africa - the leapfrog technology driving economic development, prosperity and self-sufficiency across the continent. Right now, IHS is leading a new telecoms service sector driven by the growth of middle class business an...
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Designing and organizing HSE events to promote behavior-based safety and a positive culture in the region. This is within IHS and IHS contractors.
Promote the Perfect HSE Day concept to drive the belief that zero incidents is possible.
Ensure the region’s HSE systems and processes comply with relevant applicable laws and requirements.
Advise and support the company’s regional management and staff on results from audits/ inspections, and risk assessment related to their work areas to ensure a safe working environment.
Assist in implementing HSE-specific targets for regional operations in line with the company’s annual HSE plan.
Document, implement, and supervise SSOW (RA, PTW, etc.) for potential high-risk operations in the region.
Prepare and execute on-site monitoring programs in the region.
Periodically engage regulatory/ governmental agencies (State Ministry of Environment, State Safety Commission, NESREA, NOSDRA, etc.) to ensure continual compliance.
Implement strategies and controls to reduce health, safety, and environmental (HSE) risks across sites in the region
Participate in HSE-related conferences, seminars, public hearings, etc.
Enhance HSE awareness by sending out monthly HSE tips to regional staff and contributing articles to Internal Communications.
Participate in, and provide support for, environment-critical activities, e.g., Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs), and legal compliance monitoring (e.g., noise monitoring, air quality, etc.) in the region. Advise regional management as appropriate.
Provide advice and support to regional management during incident investigations to establish root causes, cascade lateral learning, and make recommendations to minimize re-occurrences.
Maintaining a database for tracking action plans arising from incident investigations, HSE meetings, audits, clients’ and/ or customers’ inspections, and/ or complaints in the region. etc., until close out.
Advise regional Operations team, SMCs, and SBCs on legislative and regulatory requirements and changes to prevent punitive measures from regulators.
Implement Corporate Fleet Safety Program policies and procedures in the region.
Advise regional management on developments in environmental issues to ensure consistent adherence to local and international legislations, regulations, and standards.
Monitor HSE performance for contractors in the region and advise on ways of improving contractor performance.
Produce weekly performance reports on the regional HSE activities to support the overall HSE objectives and monthly regional performance reports.
Ensure all incidents in the region are reported on the IHS Incident reporting platform (SysAid).
Coordinate the distribution and recording of regular PPE and COVID-19 kits in the region and produce weekly stock updates.
Conduct HSE orientation for new employees in the region.
Perform any other duties and tasks as assigned by Senior Manager, HSE
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences and/ or any other relevant discipline.
Membership of relevant professional bodies (ISPON, NES, IOSH, IIRSM, etc.) will be an added advantage.
+2 years’ relevant work experience.
ISO HSE-MS certifications, e.g., ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 will be an added advantage
Valid NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational Health & Safety. NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate (NEC) will be an added advantage.
Demonstrable knowledge in monitoring, policymaking, and planning.
Proficient in MS Office Applications and other Microsoft tools
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