Environment Health & Safety Specialist at Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric - As the Global Specialist in Energy Management™ and market leader in industrial automation and software. Schneider Electric enables people to experience and transform efficiency where they live and work; from home to enterprise, across the grid and the city. Focused on making energy safe, reliable, efficient, productive and green, the Group brings a world where innovative individuals use collaborative solutions to make the most of their energy, while using less of the common planet.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Environment Health & Safety Specialist

Ref No.: 004L8G
Location: Nigeria
Schedule: Full-time

Mission

• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements concerning Occupational Health and Safety, with respect to Environmental Protection and the protection of property and information (safety).
• He/she plays the benchmark role in these fields and is the special contact of the site manager or the business managers present on the site.
• He/she coordinates prevention in these areas, monitors performance, and proposes and deploys continuous improvement actions. He/she represents the delegate of authority in these areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of a workable HSE Management System (HSE-MS)
• Conduct HEMP, HAZID training & Mandatory inductions and orientations for staff and contractors.
• Review work method statement and procedures for construction/industrial activities.
• Participate in HSE inspections and audit of project sites and facilities. (Onshore and Offshore).
• Participate in accident investigation and reporting.
• Coach and influence area leadership's decisions as they affect the health and safety culture.
• Advocate compliance with regulatory and company health and safety requirements.
• Provide accurate safety statistical information and analysis of that information to the workforce.
• Identify potential hazards and propose safe work practices to leadership teams.
• Provide expertise on hazard identification and risk mitigation processes.
• Provide effective health and safety communication throughout all levels of the workforce.
• Work to ensure consistency of approach and application of health and safety programs across operations.
• Ensure health and safety systems, policies, procedures and programs used to manage jobs are understood and are utilized by company and contract personnel.
• Assist in the completion of H&S assurance audits and action closure activities.
• Participate in the delivery of health and safety training programs.
• Assist in conducting area safety meetings and HSSE committee meetings.
• Conduct self in accordance with the safety professional's code of conduct.
• Conduct and participate in review, inspections and audits of contractors, their equipment and programs to ensure compliance with company and Regulatory requirements, as requested.
• Assist workforce with accurate and timely incident notifications; entry into Traction; and with the development of effective actions, as necessary.
• Within the operating area assist in, and facilitate, incident investigations.
• Assist with incident management plan activities including implementation, training, response, and liaison with local first responders.
• Provide or suggest interventions for H&S performance issues.
• Provide applicable support to Emergency Services and Emergency Response.
• Ensure management is informed of HSE incidents in a timely manner.
• Understand the process of  preparing health and safety documentation system

Qualifications
Education Level:

• Undergraduate Diploma/ Technical diploma

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years of experience

Application Closing Date
Ongoing

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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