HSE Officer at Paras Energy

Description

• We are seeking a responsible and proactive HSE Officer to support the implementation of Health, Safety and Environmental standards across our solar projects.
• This role involves identifying and controlling workplace hazards, ensuring compliance with HSE procedures and regulations.
• The HSE Officer will provide close safety supervision of work- at- height, installation, maintenance and other site activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing HSE standards across solar installation and maintenance activities.
• Ensure strict compliance with PPE requirements and promote a strong safety culture among employees and contractors.
• Conduct and review risk assessments and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Ensure the effective implementation and use of the Permit-to-Work (PTW) system for all applicable activities.
• Conduct regular toolbox talks and safety briefings to communicate hazards, controls, and safe work practices.
• Carry out routine site inspections to identify hazards, unsafe conditions, and non compliance, and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Ensure scaffolding, ladders, and other access equipment are properly inspected, maintained, and used safely.
• Manage incident, accident, near-miss, and hazard reporting, including investigation and follow-up of corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor contractor activities to ensure compliance with HSE requirements and applicable environmental standards.
• Ensure unsafe acts and conditions are promptly identified, reported, and corrected.
• Monitor environmental compliance and promote responsible waste management and pollution prevention practices.
• Ensure all activities are conducted in accordance with Paras HSE procedures, applicable legislation, industry standards, and other relevant safety requirements.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree/HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• HSE Level 1-3 certification is required
• Willingness to travel and work across different project locations.
• Candidates based in or around Lagos, Kano, Abuja, and Enugu should be encouraged to apply.