Safety Inspection Lead at Padua Petroleum Nigeria Limited (PPNL)

Job Summary

• The Safety Inspection Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing safety inspection activities across project sites, operational facilities, construction locations, fabrication yards, warehouses, and offshore installations.
• The role ensures compliance with company HSE policies, regulatory requirements, client specifications, and industry best practices while promoting a proactive safety culture and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Technical Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate routine and specialized safety inspections across operational and project locations.
• Develop and implement safety inspection plans, schedules, checklists, and monitoring programs.
• Conduct workplace inspections to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, and compliance gaps.
• Verify compliance with applicable HSE regulations, company procedures, client requirements, and international standards.
• Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions arising from inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Review safety documentation, permits, procedures, risk assessments, and work methods for compliance.
• Assess the effectiveness of safety controls and recommend improvements where necessary.
• Participate in facility, equipment, and operational safety evaluations.
• Prepare inspection reports, findings, observations, recommendations, and follow-up action registers.
• Support HSE audits, management system reviews, and compliance assessments.

Leadership and Supervision:

• Supervise Safety Inspectors, HSE Officers, and inspection support personnel.
• Coordinate daily safety inspection activities and ensure efficient deployment of resources.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness sessions.
• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior HSE personnel.
• Support competency development programs and promote knowledge transfer to local personnel.
• Foster a positive safety culture and encourage workforce participation in safety initiatives.

Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Responsibilities:

• Ensure all inspection activities are conducted in accordance with company HSE policies and procedures.
• Promote compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and safe work practices.
• Participate in Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Hazard Identification (HAZID), and risk assessment activities.
• Monitor workplace compliance with safety requirements, environmental controls, and emergency preparedness procedures.
• Lead safety observation programs and behavioral safety initiatives.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Ensure timely reporting of incidents, hazards, near misses, and non-conformances.
• Recommend and monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

Project Management Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordination of safety inspection activities.
• Support project mobilization and demobilization activities from an HSE perspective.
• Monitor safety performance indicators and provide regular progress updates to management.
• Interface with clients, contractors, subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and project teams.
• Support project compliance reviews and readiness assessments.
• Prepare periodic HSE performance reports, inspection summaries, and project close-out reports.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications in Occupational Health, Safety, Environment, Inspection, or Risk Management.
• Membership of a recognized HSE professional body is advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental management within the oil and gas, construction, marine, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience performing or supervising safety inspections and compliance monitoring activities.
• Proven experience supporting major construction, maintenance, commissioning, fabrication, or operational projects.
• Demonstrated experience in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety auditing.
• Experience working in both onshore and offshore operational environments is preferred.
• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies, clients, and contractors.
• Knowledge of local and international HSE regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications:

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or equivalent.
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Certification.
• OSHA Professional Certification or equivalent HSE certification.
• HSE Level 3 Certification (or equivalent).
• BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS (for offshore assignments).
• HUET Certification (for offshore assignments).
• First Aid/CPR Certification.
• Incident Investigation Training Certification.
• Any client- or project-specific certifications as required.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental management systems.
• Experience conducting workplace inspections, safety audits, and compliance assessments.
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and hazard management processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Familiarity with oil and gas, construction, fabrication, and industrial operational risks.
• Ability to interpret regulations, standards, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and HSE reporting software.
• Experience with incident reporting and corrective action tracking systems.

Competencies:

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence safety culture and promote behavioral safety practices.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Ability to work effectively within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Additional Requirements:

• Experience on major oil and gas, EPC, offshore, construction, or industrial projects.
• Professional membership with organizations such as Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, or Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
• Experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Proven capability in mentoring and developing local HSE personnel.
• Experience supporting contractor management and compliance assurance programs.
• Familiarity with digital inspection systems, HSE management software, and reporting tools.