Health & Safety Officer at Sevan Construction Nigeria Limited

Job Description

• Carry out risk assessments and develop strategy to reduce risks.
• Conducts daily and periodic safety Audit in line with company standard and Clients needs
• Outline safe operational procedures which identify and take into account all relevant hazards
• Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented
• Inspects the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment on or before projects commenced.
• Conducts weekly toolbox meetings and document same.
• Administer project safety committee and leads all efforts to enhance safety
• Reviews and approves all subcontractors safety plans in line with SCNL standard
• Verifies that injury logs and reports are completed and submitted to related government agencies
• Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use
• Enforces safety guidelines best practices.
• Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations
• Conducts investigations of all accidents and near-misses
• Reports to concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations
• Conducts job hazard analyses and develop preventive measures to reduce/eliminate hazards.
• Establishes safety standards and policies as directed by management
• Performs emergency response drills
• Watches out for the safety of all workers and works to protect them from entering hazardous situations
• Coordinates registration and removal of hazardous waste
• Serves as the link between federal, state and local government agencies and contractors
• Receives reports from and responds to orders issued by Department of Labor inspectors

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• B.Sc / HND in Engineering or related discipline; Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Construction;
• Must possess any of the relevant QHSE certificates. NISP Level 3 &NEBOSH
• Good communication and interpersonal relationship
• Vast knowledge of safety procedures in the construction, steel/fabrication and oil & Gas industry.
• Sound Team player and planning processes
• Relevant Engineering or Manufacturing health, safety and environment experience.
• Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis experience
• Good understanding/experience of safety procedural standards.
• Computer literacy.
• To resume immediately.