Health, Safety and Environment Officers at the Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc)

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) was established to distribute quality electric power to its customers, using modern technology and tools. The company desires to build a team of professionals who will manage its operations under global best practices.

The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, (AEDC) the electric distribution company for the FCT, Niger, Kogi and Nassarawa States, is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Health, Safety and Environment Officer

Location: Abuja

Job Descriptions

• This role reports to the regional team lead in the regional office.
• He/She is responsible for ensuring all officers comply with HSE rules and regulations within the assigned area office.

Key Role / Responsibilities
Legislation and Compliance Monitoring:

• Monitor safety legal requirements and produce appropriate standards, guidance and advice on compliance

Safety Inspections:

• Conduct regular safety inspections in all work places to identify potential hazards, produce corrective action reports and facilitate implementation of corrective measures to prevent accidents.

Safety Audits:

• Carryout independent audits of safety performance and practice, to ensure compliance to safety procedures and advising the company on future strategy to deliver improved performance

Safety Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor the company’s performance against safety objectives and performance indicators, to facilitate analysis and recommend preventive measures

Training and Awareness:

• Conduct safety induction training for AEDC Staff and contractor staff to ensure safety responsibilities and roles are well understood.

Incident Investigations:

• Facilitate investigation of all company incidents to establish root causes of the incidents so as to make appropriate recommendations and prevent recurrence

Interface with Regulators:

• Maintain positive relations with enforcing authorities and external organizations, i.e. NERC, NEMSA, Ministry of Labour Inspector of Factories, Public Health Officers, etc.

Requirements
Minimum Qualification Required:

• A First Degree in Earth Sciences, Engineering preferably Electrical or / and natural Sciences

Additional Qualification Required:

• A professional qualification in Risk Management / Loss Prevention and Health Safety & Environment Management will be an added advantage.

Minimum Experience Required:

• 3 - 5 Years hands-on industry experience in a similar industry / Oil and Gas Industry

Other Requirements:

• Experience/Knowledge of the job - depth of understanding covering:
• Impact of managing safety on the Company’s business objectives / bottom-line
• Elements of a Safety Management System and awareness of the relevant ISO standards (OSHAS18001)
• Auditing systems (process description)
• Incident Investigation and Analysis (process description / exercise)
• Performance Reporting & Analysis (hands on exercise)
• Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
• Computer literate
• Good team player

Application Closing Date
5pm GMT; 27th May, 2016

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Curriculum Vitae only to: hr.recruitment@abujaelectricity.com The subject of your email should be the position you are applying for.

The cover letter should be addressed to:
The MD/CEO,
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
1 Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way
Wuse Zone 4,
Abuja, FCT,
Nigeria.
Attention: The Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services.

Note: Only applications sent directly to the above email address and follow the above instructions will be considered.