-The position holder will be part of the HR & HSE team that is based in Lagos, Nigeria, led by the Head of Human Resources
- The HSE Manager will work with the Head of HR to create an integrated HSE plan for the organization, implement processes to monitor health and safety across the board, assess risk, and design strategies to reduce potential hazards in EEA Nigeria’s Head Office, field locations and including all other Company assets
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The successful individual will be responsible for proactively protecting the health, safety and environment of our employees, partners and communities where we operate
- A successful candidate must be a detail-oriented professional with strong critical thinking skills and a demonstrated track record of effective HSE outcomes
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Key Responsibilities
Creation of HSE Strategy
- Conceptualize an actionable, effective, and efficient Health, Safety and Environmental strategy that will meet or exceed legislative requirements in Nigeria as well as applicable standards such as Global Care Rules and ISO45001
- Create new and review existing policies and measures and update them according to legislation
- Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work equipment and operations
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- Proactively assess, and prioritize, risks that all departments/units face throughout their work
- Devise risk management plans
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- Liaise with the Head of HR to ensure that existing HSE policies are appropriately aligned with national legislation and international best practices
Execution of HSE Policies
- Create distinct and actionable behavioural change strategies that are appropriate for EEA employees, contractors and third parties, with a view to reducing HSE incidents and other issues that may affect public and staff safety
- With the consultation of the Head of HR, devise the HSE budget for EEA Nigeria, strategically prioritizing the highest-risk activities and devising context-appropriate solutions to health and safety challenges with organization-wide implications
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- Remain alert to emerging issues and global trends that might benefit or otherwise impact individuals, and teamwork in order to ensure a safe working environment for all team members and third parties connected with our business
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Reporting and Incident Follow-Up
- Devise actionable lead measures of HSE activity to track progress against strategic goals
- Gather high-quality data from all departments to create robust health and safety metrics for reporting
- When incidents occur, conduct incident investigations, and create response plans in order to reduce the likelihood of future occurrences
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- Proactively assemble all documentation (both firm-level and employee-level) needed for compliance with local regulations and crisis response (including but not limited to safety records, logbooks, registers, training logs, etc
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- Create platforms for employees to report safety incidents confidentially and without fear of reprisal
Emergency and Crisis Response and Communication
- Respond immediately to HSE incidents/accidents ensuring risk mitigation strategies are implemented in a timely manner
- Go to the field to investigate HSE accidents and other public safety concerns within the location/area
- Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to senior management
- In the event of an emergency, communicate with EEA’s top management throughout the course of the event and in its aftermath
- Craft detailed summaries of events as required for ENGIE HSE compliance
- Create an SLA for emergency and crisis reporting and manage the entire process
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Capacity Building and Management
- Design strategies to identify, recruit and train HSE champions across the organization
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- Liaise with HSE team member in order to build their skills,
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Job Requirement
we are looking for a candidate who fulfill these requirements
-Knowledge and skills Experience:
- 7 years of broad HSE experience, including a minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience
- Bachelor's Degree or HND in any related course
- Knowledge of Potentially Hazardous Materials or Practices
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- Relevant HSE certification; NEBOSH, HSE 1, 2, 3 certifications
- First Aid Training
- Team player and self-starter
- Ability to influence, inspire and motivate people who are not directly under your responsibility
- Must be proactive and have good Knowledge of data analysis and risk assessment
- Critical thinking skills (ability to think outside the box)
- Good problem-solving skills (solutions oriented)
- Ability to supervise and manage HSE Team members
- Ability to collaborate with other key departments/units (such as Finance and Admin, Security and Commercial and with employees across different levels of the organization
- Ability to function in a matrix reporting organization structure and manage relationships appropriately (as the role will report to HoHR in the country and global HSE lead on the global team
- Good influencing and negotiation skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
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- Up to 40% travel required
Highly Desired Skills:
- Good people skills
- Ability to organize, multi-task and prioritize tasks
- Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or HND in any related course
- NEBOSH, HSE 1, 2, 3 certifications
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