Health and Safety Officer at Dangote

Job ID: GbokoHSSE001
Location: Gboko, Benue
Category: DCP - HSSE
Department: Plant Operations
Reports to: Site Manager HSE
Direct Reports: Safety Stewards

Job Purpose

• Ensure that the DCP OH&S policy is understood and implemented at shop floor level.
• Support plant operations with the implementation of H&S initiatives, H&S management system, and H&S programs
• Conduct safety training and awareness programs in line with the DCP annual HSE goals and targets.
• Maintain all documents and records as per Nigerian Federal Laws relating to H&S with regard to plant operations.
• Inspection of plant and equipment is carried out for maintaining safe work place:
  • Lifting equipment
  • Pressure vessels
  • Portable electrical equipment
  • PPEs
  • Scaffoldings
  • Elevated work

Roles and Responsibility

• Conduct identification, assessment and analysis of the hazardous activities within the operations
• Conduct various H&S trainings and awareness program including induction training of all
• Conduct regular inspections of plant and equipment
• Conduct regular tool box talk with shop floor
• Inspect on going work to ensure compliance of PTW system
• Assist plant managers in conducting JSA as and when required
• Conduct surveys to check quality and adequacy of these, but are not limited to the following:
• Implement annual H&S improvement plan and monitor its implementation
• Maintain relevant documents/records for safety are properly maintained at plant
• Attend all shutdowns and major breakdowns from H&S point of view
• Comply with all relevant H&S legal requirements
• Specific H&S KPI for this position will be discussed and agreed with the Site Manager H&S in line with the BU/Group Policies and KPIs

Requirements

• Qualified as a H&S Practitioner by a National or Internationally recognized organization and/or hold a Diploma or a degree in Engineering and related fields.

Skills & Knowledge
Necessary:

• Very good knowledge/experience on Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments and control
• Very good knowledge on Fire Safety Management
• Good understanding of PTW system and RCA
• Understanding of Nigerian Federal Laws related to H&S
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs
• Good knowledge of H&S audits and inspection

Preferred:

• Understanding of typical plant operations/dynamics
• Experience in Cement industry or other heavy industry

Competencies:

• Initiative & drive
• Good analytical and problem solving ability
• Execution
• Team Player

Communication skills:

• Language Requirements
• English, (verbal and written)
• Professional Memberships

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development