Lead Environment and Social at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Job Description

To develop, implement, and maintain a sound quality assurance system and continual improvement of Environment and Social compliance in IBEDCTo develop, implement, and maintain a sound quality assurance system and continual improvement of Environment and Social compliance in IBEDC

Job Requirements

• A fiist degree in safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or any related discipline.
• A postgraduate degree in any related discipline is an added advantage.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies. (ISPON); (BCSP); (ISHM).
• At least 10 years of HSE experience in a relevant industry (Utilities, oil, and gas, telecommunication, etc.) with at least 5 years in a supervisory role

Skills & Competencies

Technical competencies

• Deep knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
• Strong utilities industry knowledge and applicable HSE policies across the industry
• Understanding of applicable HSE policies, laws, and regulations
• Ability to recognize and assess safety hazards, and develop abatement/control measures
• Deep Risk management skills (risk identification and mitigation)
• Deep knowledge of safety and health standards, regulations, and liability issues.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship Management skills
• Knowledge of HSE tools/ software systems 

.Job Responsibility

• Develop, update, and implement the IBEDC’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS);
• Conduct Environmental Management Intervention programs at IBEDC’s offices and Injection Substations;
• Conduct internal capacity building and training of staff on Environment and Social Regulations, Guidelines, Procedures, and Best Practices;
• Ensure close-out of recommendations of internal and external Environment and Social Audit reports;
• Monitor and Enforce regulatory compliance of IBEDC’s operations and activities to all National and International Environmental regulations and guidelines;
• Identify, document, and conduct regular stakeholder engagement with all Relevant Environmental and Social Stakeholders for business improvement;
• Develop and Implement pollution reduction and prevention strategies;
• Identify, Evaluate, and proffer mitigation of all Environmental and social risks that is embedded in IBEDC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework;
• Conduct Environmental and Social Inspections and Audits;
• Ensure prompt identification and documentation of all IBEDC’s environmental and Social aspects and impacts;
• Identify, document, and maintain the IBEDC Environment and Social register of legislations (legal Register);
• Advise IBEDC management on best practices in the handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials;
• Ensure standard internal Environmental and Social processes meet regulatory and lender requirements;
• Introduction of stakeholder management – bridge the communication gap between IBEDC and the host communities;
• Advise management on procurement and timely distribution of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) E. g eye goggles, hand gloves, nose masks, etc..
• Ensure safe and ethical work practice;
• Carry out other sundry assignments that may be assigned by the Head, of Health and Safety.