EHS & Risk Manager at Alfred & Victoria Associates

Job Summary & Purpose

• Responsible for controlling operational losses, environmental concerns, occupational health problems, work related injuries and accidents.
• Help to plan, implement, monitor and review protective and preventative safety measures.
• Ensure compliance with all the company’s safety and environment policies and Nigerian safety and environmental laws and regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines by staff, visitors, contractors and suppliers
• Develop and execute programs to achieve EMS & OHS objectives and provide advice on trends and indicators.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities to keep abreast of regulatory updates and industry best practice.
• Conduct routine drills to test Emergency preparedness for all likely emergency scenarios
• Monitor and inspect fire facilities and ensure reliability in event of fire emergency.
• Facilitate internal audits of the environment & safety management systems.
• Ensure first Aid replaceable kits are up to date, available and accessible.
• Provide and maintain Walk ways and ensure that vehicle and Pedestrian walkways are not obstructed.
• Provide Timely logging of incidents and ensure closure in the accident data Database.
• Conduct environment & safety inspections of material handling equipment.
• Ensure safe warehouse stacking of materials and finished products.
• Inspect all modifications and installation plant and equipment before commissioning.
• Ensure waste are recycled, segregated, sorted and disposed in compliance with relevant environmental legislations.
• Develop, implement and maintain an Environment & Safety Management System on EMS 14001 and OHSMS 45001 Standards.
• Prioritise and provide advice in a timely manner on EMS & OHSMS 45001 implementation.
• Develop and facilitate the Plant’s Health and Safety program in line with SHE Blue.
• Monitor pest control and fumigation as and when due
• Review all safety policies and procedures to align with relevant organization and industrial regulations.
• Provide on the performance of the OHSMS and EMS to the top management.
• Ensuring the OHS and EMS conforms to the requirement of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Investigate all accidents and damage to Plant property, identify root causes and recommend action to prevent re-occurrence.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of EHS & OHS reports to respective authorities.

EMS & OHSMS Responsibilities:

• Represent your department on ISO related operations/activities
• Coordinate ISO 14001:2015 and OHSMS 45001:2018 documentation, implementation & audit related activities in the department
• Disseminate information on ISO 14001:2015, Environmental Management System and OHSMS 45001:2018 implementation to other staff in the department as discussed and agreed by Top Management
• Identify EMS and OHSMS improvement issues in the department and bring up such for the attention of your HOD.
• Coordinate EMS and OHSMS audit functions such as audit planning, execution, reporting and follow up.
• Coordinate EMS and OHSMS training and general awareness of departmental staff on Environmental Management System and Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems awareness issues, audit, implementation and process improvements processes.

Requirements
Academic Qualification:

• Minimum of HND or equivalent in relevant disciplines
• NISP or any related professional qualification is mandatory.

Experience:

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience, preferably within the manufacturing industry.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Occupational Health and Safety laws (e.g., OSHA, ISO 45001, NEBOSH, local regulations)
• Environmental regulations & compliance (e.g., ISO 14001, waste management, pollution control
• Industrial hygiene principles- exposure assessment, noise, ergonomics, chemical safety
• Risk assessment & hazard analysis (JSA, HAZID, FMEA, Bowtie)
• Emergency preparedness & response planning
• Process safety management (PSM) and machine safety standards
• National Fire Protection Agency regulations
• Incident investigation & root cause analysis (RCA)
• Energy conservation, water management, waste minimization.

Skills:

• Ability to interpret data and identify trends in safety performance (TRIR, LTAR, Near-miss analysis)
• Critical thinking to evaluate risks and prioritize actions
• Root cause analysis and corrective action development
• Continuous improvement mindset using leading indicators to prevent incidents.

Leadership & People Management:

• Influence without authority: Guiding teams, contractors, and senior leaders toward safe behavior
• Coaching and mentoring safety culture across all levels.
• Team leadership: managing cross-functional teams.
• Engagement and motivation: creating awareness campaigns that change behavior.