Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 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 audit to evaluate H&S'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 the plant
• Provide specialist advice on matters relating to H&S
• Ensure compliance with all relevant H&S legal requirements

Requirements:

• Relevant degree from a recognized higher institution.
• Qualified as an H&S Practitioner by a National or Internationally recognized organization (Minimum NEBOSH level 3 or IGC).
• 4 - 6 years of job-related experience.
• Excellent knowledge/experience in hazard identification and risk assessment and control
• Excellent knowledge of 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
• Understanding of typical plant operations/dynamics
• Experience in the 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