Head of Health, Safety and Environment at Benin Electricity Distribution Plc. (BEDC)

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive the implementation of the HSE strategy.
• Ensure that the workplace is monitored and is fully in compliance with all applicable safety standards, rules and regulations.
• Use labels, signs, posters, floor marking, and color coding to warn employees about potential hazards.
• Ensure that Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are maintained and communicated to employees.
• Ensure the results of safety inspections are documented; monitoring the investigation of accidents and injuries; ensuring that corrective actions are taken; and providing recommendations for ways to prevent similar accidents.
• To highlight areas where training/certification is required to meet the standards imposed by Legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, or HSE guidance.
• Ensure that all accident reports are recorded in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
• To bring company-related health and safety matters to the attention of the management at regular intervals.
• Ensure that an adequate programme of training for health and safety is established and that the safety culture is encouraged amongst employees.
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and bring to the attention of the Management any relevant new legislation.
• Ensure that all necessary reviews, as directed by regulatory authorities, are appropriately implemented
• Recommend control measures and advise on the standard of PPE issued to employees.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports of all the company’s operations.
• Carry out investigations into all accidents and near-miss incidents and to record the findings on the relevant forms.
• Perform any other duty that may be assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in the power distribution sub-sector or other related experience in the power industry
• Membership of ISPON is compulsory. Other professional certifications are an added advantage.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced troubleshooting and multi-tasking skills.