HSE Manager at APM Terminals - Rivers

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West Africa Container Terminal is looking for a HSE Manager in Onne, Nigeria to support the top management and the growing operation. The candidate we are looking for will be in charge of managing and supervising our HSE function in Onne, Nigeria.

Job Title: HSE Manager

Location: Rivers

We Offer

• Value and team-based leadership
• An open and engaging working environment
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth in a dynamic environment
• Improve system & process knowledge

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures safety, health and environmental working conditions are followed at all times.
• Implementation of policies, procedures and systems to provide for a safe and secure business operation.
• Enforce safe working practices and ensure lost time injuries are kept to a minimum.
• Drive and manage the APMT global aim to be recognized as an industry leader within the field of Safety and Security.
• Apply the overall APM Terminals standards and guidelines on HSE.
• Represent the company with local government organizations related to safety, security and health, in order to ensure a mutual understanding of the Company’s goals and requirements, and to work in a cooperative partnership with local resources.
• Prepare facility audits to detect existing or potential accident and health hazards, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated, and follow-up to ensure measures have been implemented.
• Responsible for setting and achieving the budget for the HSE department. Coordinate studies and analyses of industrial accident causes and hazards to health for use by company personnel and outside agencies.
• Lead the accident/incident investigation and reporting.
• Ensure that all safety & environmental issues are managed fulfilling the requirements of all the regulations applicable by National and International laws.
• Ensure that all damage claims are handled fulfilling the requirements of all the regulations applicable according to national and international laws (maritime laws).
• Ensure that emergencies are handled fulfilling the requirements of the regulations applicable nationally & internationally
• The position is one which is expected to set objectives within overall company guidelines. The position is required to provide direction in achieving the key results that fall within its functional area
• Normally the position is expected to follow existing procedures under certain circumstances, while in others the position is required to constantly improve & influence issues to bring about heightened awareness in the HSE area.
• The position is often required to influence & impact areas which are multi dimensional & can have an effect on all areas of the organization.

Requirements

• Requires a College or Higher degree and certification in safety, security and quality management with at least five years experience in managing HSE function.
• Requires a proven record of HSE management experience from preferably port operations and/or similar industrial environments.
• Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to provide leadership, obtain cooperation and assistance to meet objectives. Effective interpersonal skills.
• Requires good verbal and written communications skills in English and in the local language, where required.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• General knowledge and experience on terminal practices (medium level as minimum).
• Knowledge of Security regulations (national, & international.) and experience on security practices
• Knowledge and experience on claims management and insurance.
• Knowledge and experience relating the handling of dangerous goods & emergency situations.

Application Closing Date
20th February, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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