HSE Officer at Mosra Enerji Nigeria Limited

Mosra Enerji Nigeria Limited has been a market leader in Exploration, Mining, energy transmission and distribution in Nigeria with over 10 years industry experience. In alignment with current Nigeria government “Coal to Power Program” planned to generate 30 per cent of electricity needed in the country from coal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HSE Officer

Location: Kogi
Job Type: Full Time

Job Brief

We are looking for a responsible Safety Officer to facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. You will provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations. You will also be on a constant lookout for violations.
The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who swears by OSH regulations. Your work will be largely focused on prevention so you need to be conscientious and farsighted. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies.
The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.
HSE officers, also known as health, safety, and environment officers and environment health and safety officers, monitor health and safety, assess risk, and offer safety advice to reduce potential hazards within an assigned workplace or geographic area. HSE officers, also known as health, safety, and environment officers and environment health and safety officers, monitor health and safety, assess risk, and design strategies to reduce potential hazards within an assigned workplace or geographic area.
Private companies and government offices hire HSE officers to work full daytime weekday hours, both in office environments and out in the field. HSE officers manage and train other health and safety staff members and frequently travel to perform field investigations and respond to incident reports.

Responsibilities

Monitor work processes and procedures to identify unsafe practices or breach of safety regulations
Conduct equipment inspection to ensure they are correctly installed and operational
Facilitate and schedule repairs of unsafe or damaged equipment
Organize safety training to educate company staff on necessary safety principles
Develop and implement safety, procedures, and policies for production operations
Prepare and present to company management periodic report of safety operations
Collaborate with law enforcement agents and investigators to address cases of workplace accident
Proffer recommendations on safety topics such as proper waste disposal, fire regulations, and noise
Conduct risk assessments to identify work areas with high risk of operational hazard
Review company operational processes to ensure they are in line with external safety legislations
Attend occupational safety and health seminars to update job knowledge and enhance their skills.
Monitor work processes and procedures to identify unsafe practices or breach of safety regulations
Develop and implement safety, procedures, and policies for production operations
Carry out investigations to identify the root cause of an incident or other unsafe conditions on a work site
Oversee the placement and setup of safety signs to warn of potential hazard
Oversee company waste disposal methods to ensure they comply with safe disposal procedures
Support the development of OHS policies and programs
Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives
Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances, etc.
Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle workers’ compensation claims
Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in a Health, Safety Management, Engineering, Environment or any other relevant field is acceptable.
5- 7 years’ experience in health and safety.
HSE Qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
In depth knowledge of safety management information and legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
Proficient in all Microsoft Applications.
Good organization skills.
Good analytical skills and the ability to think critically
Good public speaking skills
Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
Outstanding organizational skills.
Diligent with great attention to detail.