HSE Officer

Responsibilities:

General HSE Operations:

• Support day-to-day health and safety activities across the Facility.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE legislation and that appropriate risk mitigation and control measures are in place.
• Identify gaps in current HSE policies and procedures and escalate recommendations to the Factory Operations Manager.
• Support HSE-related special projects as reasonably required from time to time.

Incident Management:

• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses; prepare corrective and preventative action reports within required timeframes.
• Respond to HSE emergencies and maintain accurate incident records.

Risk Identification & Assessment:

• Conduct job hazard analyses, risk assessments, and participate in audit reviews.
• Monitor implementation of risk control measures and maintain up-to-date risk registers.
• Disseminate risk assessment findings to relevant departments.

Environmental Monitoring:

• Monitor emission levels, effluent discharge, and waste handling in line with applicable environmental standards.
• Prepare internal environmental monitoring reports and support environmental incident investigations.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure day-to-day operational compliance with all applicable HSE regulations — including requirements of NESREA, OGEPA, NAFDAC, SON, Federal Ministry of Environment (FMEnv), Federal Ministry of Labour (FML), Ogun State Ministry of Environment, OPIC Estate Management, and applicable LGA authorities.
• Support the proactive renewal of all HSE permits and licences; maintain an up-to-date legal register.
• Provide practical HSE guidance and support to workers and supervisors on applicable regulations and company procedures.

Worker Safety:

• Monitor industrial hygiene and workplace health; enforce housekeeping and PPE compliance standards.
• Conduct planned and unplanned facility inspections; document and follow up on findings.
• Ensure safety and emergency equipment is maintained in good condition; enforce safe work procedures, including Permit to Work, Lock-Out/Tag-Out (LOTO), and safe handling of lead, acid, and other hazardous materials.
• Coordinate and implement emergency drills and emergency response procedures.

Safety Communication:

• Engage workers on HSE matters and encourage active participation in safety programmes.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety inductions, and HSE training sessions.
• Maintain safety signage, notices, and HSE communication boards across the Facility.

Reporting:

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly HSE performance reports for the Factory Operation manager.
• Track and follow up on the closure of action items from audits, incidents, and inspections.

Other HSE Functions: 

• Perform all other HSE functions as directed by the Factory Operations Manager, Executive Director, or MD/CEO.

Requirements:

• HND or B.Sc. in a relevant field (Environmental Science, Engineering, Sciences, or related).
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent recognised HSE qualification/ISPON membership, or other relevant professional HSE body membership.
• Proven experience in an HSE operational role in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years' hands-on HSE experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience working in environments involving lead, acid, or other hazardous materials.
• Experience developing and implementing HSE policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Experience engaging with and managing government regulatory agencies (NESREA, OGEPA, FML, or similar).