Quality, Health Safety & Environment Specialist at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company

Reporting To: Quality, Health Safety & Environment Lead

Role Purpose

• This role is responsible for Inspecting work areas and employee work habits to ensure that everything is in compliance with Quality, Health Safety & Environment (QHSE) rules and environmental safety guidelines; and makes changes to improve the safety of the workplace when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare budget for safety training and purchase of safety equipment’s for IE filed staff.
• Plan and conduct safety awareness training/program; ensure employees follow safety rules & regulations; distribute safety pocket book incorporating the rules & regulations.
• Plan and carry out safety audits periodically for substations, office buildings, stores, etc. and propose recommendations for improvements in the aspects of health and safety.
• Assist in handling and reporting electrical accident cases to the management with measures to avoid future occurrences.
• Handling communications with NERC and other IE departments and preparing annual reports.
• Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the Head of Department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related engineering field / environmental health and safety management.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience with 3 years experience in a similar role.
• Professional Qualification/ Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment.
• Good understanding of technical and engineering aspects of the Distribution of power and electricity.

Technical Competencies:

• HSE Professional- Knowledge
• HSE Monitoring and Administration
• Safety and Health Compliance
• Security, Patrol & Enforcement
• Security Operations
• Workforce Engagement – Safety awareness and Culture Building
• Security Management
• Investigation

Behavioral Competencies:

• Communication and Interpersonal Relations
• Supervisory/Managerial Skills
• Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Managing Resources
• Business Focus