Safety Officer

• Conduct identification, assessment and analysis of the hazardous activities within the organisation.
• Oversee development of a site induction package outlining the major hazards and the safety requirements to avoid or control those hazards
• Advise management on deficiencies in the safety performance.
• Develop H&S training and development plan.
• Oversee the quality of induction safety programs being conducted for both the plant and contractor employees
• Conduct and coordinate internal and external systems audits to evaluate H&S performance
• Ensure specific surveys and reporting are conducted in an approved format.
• Develop an annual H&S improvement plan and monitor its implementation
• Ensure relevant documents/records for safety are properly maintained at plant
• Provide specialist advise on matters relating to H&S
• Ensure compliance to all relevant H&S legal requirements

Requirements

• Relevant degree from a recognised higher institution.
• Qualified as a H&S Practitioner by a National or Internationally recognized organization (Minimum NEBOSH level 3 or IGC).
• 4 - 6 years job related experience.

Necessary

• Excellent knowledge/experience on hazard identification and risk assessment and control
• Excellent knowledge on fire safety management
• Understanding of current concepts in H&S and/or related integrated management systems
• Understanding of Nigeria's H&S laws
• Ability to use Microsoft Office package
• Knowledge of safety audit and inspection
• Incident investigation with root cause analysis

Preferred

• Understanding of typical plant operations/dynamics
• Experience in Cement industry or other heavy industry
• Initiative & drive
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Reliability
• Leadership
• Communication skills
• English and national / regional language (verbal and written)

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development