HSE & Admin Officer at Wartsila Marine

Job Description

• We are seeking a proactive and safety-focused HSE & Admin Officer to support our power plant operations in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
• This role combines responsibility for driving a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with HSE standards, and managing site administration, logistics coordination, contractor services, and employee support activities.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment:

• Implement and monitor compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct safety trainings, toolbox talks, drills, inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Manage Permit-to-Work processes and ensure safe working practices.
• Lead incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective action follow-up.
• Maintain emergency response, firefighting, and spill prevention plans.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and promote continuous HSE improvement initiatives.

Administration & Logistics:

• Coordinate day-to-day site administrative activities and employee support processes.
• Manage attendance, overtime records, travel arrangements, visas, and permits.
• Liaise with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and spare parts.
• Coordinate outsourced service providers, including security, housekeeping, catering, and transport services.
• Support invoice verification, vendor performance reviews, and cost control initiatives. 
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and support operational efficiency across the site.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in HSE and/or site administration roles.
• NEBOSH Certification required.
• Knowledge of HSE management systems, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Experience with logistics coordination and contractor management.
• Knowledge of SAP and supply chain processes is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required Competencies:

• HSE Management & Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation
• Administration & Contractor Management
• Logistics Coordination & Supply Chain Awareness
• Planning & Organizing
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement Mindset