Head, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

A reputable indigenous downstream Oil and Gas Company in South-south Nigeria, as a result of expansion and new business opportunities, we seek for immediate employment professionals with cognate years of experience, strong academic credentials and the right attitude to work who will deliver value to stakeholders, for the position below:

Job Position: Head, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
Job Location: Nigeria

Job Description

• To establish policies, processes and procedures that will help hedge against avoidable loss and liabilities that may result from health and safety issues and ensure that the impact of our business on the environment is minimal
• To provide operational support that enables the business to anticipate, respond to and minimise physical risks to stakeholders and assets. He reports to the Depot Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety case development, review of HSE plans and Emergency Response participation
• Ensure the management of the Emergency Response Plans arrangements by providing adequate training and guidance.
• Act as a focal point for HSE advice and provide support to the Terminal Management team.
• Coordinate induction, training and support to all personnel in relevant areas of HSE.
• Investigate accidents/incidents and prepare reports to ensure that 'root cause' issues are both identified and corrected to prevent a recurrence.
• Ensure that the business is compliant with statutory, regulatory, industry and other HSE requirements
• Liaise with Heads of SBUs to drive adoption and compliance with HSE standards, policies and procedures
• Develop an effective incident and accident response programme and lead its implementation across the business
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Group Head, Risk Management & ICT

Qualifications and Experiences

• Minimum of B.Sc Second Class Upper / HND Upper Credit in Engineering, Applied Sciences or other relevant discipline.
• Ten (10) years’ relevant experience in a Senior Safety role in the downstream Oil & Gas sector.
• Relevant HSE Certifications.
• A postgraduate degree in a related discipline would be an added advantage