HSE Officer at Westfield Consulting

Job Summary

• The HSE Officer is responsible is responsible for ensuring strict compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards across petroleum operations, waste management, pollution control, haulage, and marine services.
• The role combines regulatory enforcement, risk management, and emergency preparedness to protect workers, communities, and the environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment: Conduct hazard identification, job hazard analysis (JHA), and risk registers for petroleum, industrial, and marine operations.
• Permit to Work: Administer PTW systems for hot work, confined space, lifting, and marine operations.
• Site Inspections: Carry out routine inspections, behavioral safety observations, and audits across facilities.
• Emergency Preparedness: Organize drills (oil spill, fire, H2S, marine accidents), maintain ERP, and ensure readiness of emergency equipment.
• Waste & Pollution Control: Oversee waste segregation, hazardous chemical storage, effluent compliance, and spill response.
• Incident Investigation: Lead root cause analysis using ICAM, TapRooT, or 5-Why methods; ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Training & Induction: Deliver toolbox talks, induction programs, and competency tracking for staff and contractors.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to DPR guidelines, NESREA standards, and ISO frameworks.
• Environmental Stewardship: Monitor emissions, noise, wastewater, and marine pollution.

Key Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, or Occupational Health & Safety.
• 3 - 5 years’ experience in HSE within oil & gas or related industries.
• Professional certification such as NEBOSH, ISPON, First Aid, Fire Safety, Spill response
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian Oil & Gas Industry Content Development Act, Factories Act, ISO 45001/14001.
• Strong communication, leadership and ability to influence safety culture.