EHS Officer at Oando

Job Purpose

The EHS Officer is responsible for implementing and maintaining the company’s EHS policies and procedures. The role will ensure compliance with all relevant local, national, and international EHS regulations, support the development of a safety – conscious culture, and mitigate risks to personnel, assets, and the environment.

Job Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering (or a related field).
• A master's degree in a related discipline is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3-5 years of EHS experience in oil and gas industry or a related sector with focus on risk management, emergency response, monitoring, and compliance reporting
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ISPON, NES, IOSH, COREN, MNSE, IIRSM, etc.)
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
• OSHA certification or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
• Willingness to travel to company locations for audits, inspections, and training.
• Possession of ISO 45001 and 14001 Lead Auditor Certifications is desirable
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian and international EHS regulations and standards.
• Administrative skills, including proficiency in typical MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics

Major Responsibility Area

• Ensure adherence to relevant EHS laws, regulations, and company policies
• Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks in the office environment.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and accidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for office staff, promoting EHS awareness and best practices
• Ensure the office environment is safe and healthy, conducting regular inspections and audits
• Conduction of EHS orientation for new employees
• Ensuring implementation of the project-specific EHS plans and compliance with the company’s EHS Management System.
• Conducting supplier/contractor EHS audits to ensure suppliers' management systems and procedures are developed and implemented in accordance with the company’s standards.
• Designing and organizing events to promote the EHS culture and behaviour-based safety in the company.
• Maintaining a database for tracking action plans arising from incident investigations, audits, EHS meetings, etc., until closeout.
• Support the development and implementation of emergency response protocols and participate in regular drills.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date EHS records, including incident reports, training records, and audit results.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual EHS reports for senior management, ensuring accurate data on key EHS metrics.
• Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders (services, HR, Corporate Communications) and external stakeholders (regulatory agencies, contractors) to ensure seamless EHS management.
• Design and implement health initiatives in collaboration with the occupational health consultant to enhance employee medical outcomes.
• Coordinate and manage EHS meetings , including agenda setting, speaker coordination, and topic selection to ensure informative and engaging sessions.
• Supervise all maintenance activities within the head office, ensuring compliance with EHS policies and procedures, including Permit to Work (PTW) approvals.
• Participate in EHS – MS audits/facility inspections (including OER field operations and project activities)
• Actively participate in and support EHS improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with advocacy groups to promote and enhance the company’s stance on emerging and revised EHS policies.
• Perform other duties as directed by the EHS Manager

Core Competencies

• Knowledge of EHS principles, practices, and regulations
• Ability to identify, asses, and mitigate EHS risks
• Familiarity with Nigerian EHS regulations, laws, and industry standards.
• Skill in investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and reporting findings.
• Should possess expertise in contractor EHS management.
• Emergency/Crisis Management
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Contractor and Supplier Management
• Good written & oral communication skills