Regional Safety Officer at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Job Description

To assist in implementing and maintaining a sound quality assurance system and continual improvement of Health, Safety and Environment compliance in IBEDC.

Job Requirements

• A first 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 5 years’ experience in the HSE field within a relevant industry (Utilities, oil, and gas, telecommunications, etc.)

Technical competencies

• Adequate knowledge and understanding of Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
• Adequate utility 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
• adequate Risk management skills (risks identification and mitigation)
• Good knowledge of safety and health standards, regulations, and liability issues.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship Management skills
• Knowledge of HSE tools/ software systems

Behavioral competencies

• An analytical mind-set with strong problem-solving skills.
• Attention to Detail.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Firm, fair and decisive approach to issues.

Job Responsibility

• Carryout hazard hunting activities region-wide, suggest effective control measures, and monitor all recommendations for non-conformances to prevent occurrence/reoccurrence as the case may be. 
• Follow-up on compliance with health and safety policies, processes, procedures and guidelines.  
• Support the implementation of culture-changing tools, techniques, and programs toward sustainable change.
• Apply, monitor, and measure all health and safety loss prevention programs, such as accident prevention plans, HSE Meetings, Safety Toolbox talks, job hazard analysis workshops, training, and inspection and audit programs.
• Carry out minor accident and Near miss investigations to establish the Root Cause of occurrence, recommend remedial measures to avoid reoccurrence, and draw learning points to sensitize staff against such. 
• Identify and report trending and data analysis of Business Hubs/Service Units for escalation where needed. 
• Prepares periodic and ad-hoc health and safety reports in accordance with relevant stipulations/guidelines. 
• Ensure adherence to standards and regulations by incorporating relevant occupational health safety and environmental legislations in IBEDC’s operation/activities Business Hub-wide.
• Support the implementation of programs that promote federal, state, and local safety & environmental regulations.
• Inspects installed types of machinery to check for the effectiveness of safety devices.
• Inspection of protection schemes to ensure compliance, adequate documentation, and storage.
• Ensure close out of all recommendations for non-conformances (Near miss & accident investigations, inspections, Audit, regulatory e. t. c) to prevent reoccurrence.
• Manage the storage, reuse, recycle & disposal of residual and hazardous wastes.
• Implement process and product safety standards that eliminate or reduce employees' exposure to chemical, physical, and biological hazards.
• Carry out other sundry assignments that may be assigned by the regional safety supervisor.