About the job

• Make regular site inspections. Collate all HSE observations and maintain the register for a daily unsafe acts and unsafe conditions inspection and reports.
• Deliver HSE induction for new employees and visitors. Also, make HSE presentations to individuals or groups of employees/managers.
• Plan safe working practices and make necessary changes.
• Organise workplace inspection and track closeout of observed gaps.
• Maintain the PTW register as well as other HSE logs. Conducting PTW audits.
• Keep up to date with current health and safety legislation. Local and international, as applicable.
• Participate in incidents/accidents investigation report. Making recommendations following accidents/incidents to prevent recurrence.
• Participate in and undertake risk assessments and job hazard analysis exercises. Ensure the control measures are implemented as stated.
• Identify potential hazards and determine ways of reducing risks.
• Engage with relevant regulatory authorities and contractors on HSE matters.
• Supervise contracted and in-house jobs for safety compliance.
• Organise, attend and take minutes of meetings during health and safety meetings.
• Coordinate toolbox talks and other safety meetings and training programs.
• Lead the enforcement of HSE procedures, policies and standards to the workforce across the plant and all work sites.
• Compile HSE statistics and reports on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Keep up to date with developments within the health and safety profession.
• Act as the focal person for the management of PPE provided for Kano and keep track of issued PPE.
• Raise requisitions for HSE materials and services as well as make reservations for material issuance from the store through SAP.
• Perform and assume other duties and responsibilities as may be required by the immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in Health and Safety.
• HSE Qualification, such as HSE Level 1-3 or NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent.
• An advantage if the candidate is a member of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON).
• Knowledge of local legislation (e.g., Factories Act/NMDPRA environmental and safety regulations).
• Proficient in all Microsoft Applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organisation and document management skills.

Must have skills

• Regulatory knowledge
• Safety audits and inspections
• Risk assessment
• Emergency response
• Training
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving