Head, QHSSE

Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive the implementation of QHSE policies, guidelines and programmes required to achieve QHSE excellence across the organisation
• Ensure & monitor compliance of all operations and maintenance activities with defined QHSE policies
• Ensure the proper identification, assessment and mitigation of QHSE risks
• Conduct periodic audits of NESCO’s operations against industry best practices and regulatory standards to identify compliance gaps and work with the businesses to develop action plans to close gaps
• Provide direction and guidance to the management team and employees on QHSE issues within the workplace
• Develop performance standards to measure the successful implementation of the QHSE management systems and the performance of contractors
• Monitor and continuously assess the plant’s Health, Safety, and Environmental status and continuously seek to improve standards
• Collate QHSE statistics, analyse incident trends, and make appropriate recommendations to the MD on QHSE issues
• Coordinate the review of NESCO’s QHSE regulations, policies and procedures to ensure they are always up to date
• Ensure availability of adequate QHSE facilities, emergency services, PPE and safety tools in the plant
• Ensure adequate QHSE training is in place for all employees, visitors, and contractors
• Organise periodic awareness and enlightenment programmes for managers and staff to enhance knowledge and understanding of HSE responsibilities within areas of operational responsibility
• Maintain relevant QHSE reports and documentation
• Represent NESCO on QHSE committees and manage liaison with regulatory agencies and safety associations
• Oversee the provision of effective health care services to NESCO via the company’s health care provider
• Ensure that the site clinic, first aid facilities, requirements and emergency transportation comply with the applicable laws and requirements
• Coordinate with the medical team to conduct quarterly water sample tests of all water sources across the plant
• Coordinate prompt and timely response to accident cases, liaising with hospitals and security bodies where necessary and give feedback to Management
• Ensure that all accidents/incidents are adequately reported and thoroughly investigated
• Manage safety and health inspections, providing inspectors and regulators with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures
• Guide management to ensure NESCO’s water usage practices do not negatively impact the environment
• Oversee the development of a safety-conscious culture among the workforce
• Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the MD/CEO
• Review and authorise key expenditures/transactions of the Department in line with the approved budget
• Perform any other tasks as assigned from time to time by the MD/CEO

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or its Equivalent Qualification in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Arts, Social Science, Environmental Health and Public Health from a recognised tertiary institution
• An MBA or Master's in a related discipline from a recognised tertiary institution
• Professional Certification in QHSE training from a or membership of relevant institution, such as the Occupational Safety and Health Association (OSHA), Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, National Board for Occupational Safety & Health or any other related body
• Minimum of ten (10) years of QHSE work experience within the Power Industry, five (5) of which should be at a Senior Management in a similar corporate services role
• In-depth knowledge of international QHSE codes, standards and best practice approved by NERC, e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 50001
• Extensive knowledge of QHSE Management
• Knowledgeable in standard safety practices, identification of safety concerns, and prevention of potential hazard risks
• Experience in risk management, health audit, and compliance with safety standards
• Emergency response management experience
• Strong risk assessment & contingency planning ability
• Ability to perform QHSE training and performance monitoring
• Good fire protection engineering knowledge/experience
• Strong hazard identification and operability knowledge
• Demonstrable strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High ethical standards and integrity
• Proficiency in technology use