Manager Quality, Health, Safety & Environment at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) – Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, the Ikeja Electric (IE), Nigeria’s largest power distribution network, came into existence on November 1st, 2013 following the handover of the defunct Power Holding Company Of Nigeria (PHCN) to NEDC/ KEPCO Consortium under the privatization scheme of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Manager Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full time
Reporting To: Head Quality, Health, Safety & Environment

Role Purpose

Assist the Head – Health, Safety and Environment in QHSE policy and process formulation, implementation and compliance company-wide.
Carry out the day to day operations of QHSE department and contribute to the application of effective Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental management by providing technical support.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of QHSE initiatives and programs consistent with regulatory requirements and Good International Industry Practice.
Provide strategic leadership, professional knowledge and expertise in the administration and support of QHSE processes for all aspects of the Company’s operations including ISO Certifications, Business Continuity strategy, regulatory compliance, institutional policies, Contractors safety Management and human capital development.
Provide expert advice and support on QHSE issues to Head of Departments and other Functional Heads in ensuring compliance and adherence to existing relevant local legislation, Company policies & Guidelines and best industry practices.
Develop and provide technical and administrative direction on all QHSE policies and programmes which bear critical importance to overall corporate objectives, operations and profitability of the business units in the Company
Highlight as appropriate to Head, QHSE, any weaknesses concerning the provision of Health and Safety measures and statutory compliance of the Company.
Drive the Implementation and Certification of processes in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and ensure Facility Safety Assessments/Hazard Spotting Analysis, bespoke trainings, risk assessments and Incident Investigations are implemented in the company in line with the NERC Health & Safety Code and International best practices
Coordinate the development and implementation of QHSE Policy, procedures and processes to ensuring that IE activities and operations are executed in a safe, healthy and environmentally friendly manner for both internal and external projects
Work closely with and provide support to all other departments and managers in order to optimize the company’s overall QHSE performance
Ensure the establishment and maintenance of a proactive HSE culture amongst company and contractor employees for managing QHSE risks efficiently and effectively.
Perform any other duties as requested by Head of Department.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in related Engineering/Science field with a minimum of 10 years’ cognate experience in quality, occupational health & safety and environmental management.
Professional Qualification/ Postgraduate Diploma in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
At least IRCA Lead Auditor Certification course in any two of the following Management Systems Standards; ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22301:2012 and ISO 45001:2018
Good understanding of technical and safety aspects of the Distribution of power and electricity

Technical Competencies: