Health & Safety Manager (Cement Industry) at Dangote Group

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health & Safety Manager (Cement Industry)

Location: Okpella, Edo
Job Type: Full time
Category: DCP - HSSE

Job Summary

• Ensure that the DCP OH&S policy is implemented on site
• Support plant operations with the implementation of H&S initiatives, H&S management system, and H&S programs
• Design, develop and implement safety training and awareness programs in line with the DCP annual HSE goals and targets
• Advise on and monitor compliance with all Ghanaian Laws relating to H&S with regard to plant operations

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct identification, assessment and analysis of the hazardous activities within the operations
• Oversee development of a site induction package outlining the major hazards and the safety requirements to avoid or control those hazards
• Advise management on deficiencies in the safety performance in the operations
• Develop a plant based H&S training and development plan based on the needs of the operation and the major hazards identified
• Oversee the quality of induction safety programs being conducted for both the plant and contractor employees
• Conduct and coordinate internal and external systems audits to evaluate H&S performance
• Ensure specific surveys and reporting are conducted in an approved format. These surveys may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Lifting equipment
  • Pressure vessels
  • Occupational noise
  • Thermal exposure
  • Chemical exposure
  • Air quality
  • Illumination
• Develop an annual H&S improvement plan and monitor its implementation
• Ensure relevant documents/records for safety are properly maintained at plant
• Provide specialist advise on matters relating to H&S
• Ensure compliance with all relevant H&S legal requirements

Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Degree in Environmental Sciences / Mechanical Engineering and a Professional EHS Certificate from a National or Internationally recognized EHS organization.
• Must have a minimum of 18 to 21 years working experience in a similar environment, preferably in the manufacturing industry

Skills & Competence:

• Excellent knowledge/experience on Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
• Excellent knowledge on Fire Safety Management
• Understanding of current concepts in H&S and/or related integrated management systems
• Understanding of Nigerian Federal Laws related to H&S
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of Audit and Inspection
• Understanding of typical plant operations/dynamics
• Experience in Cement industry or other heavy industry
• Initiative & drive
• Good analytical and problem solving ability
• Reliability
• Leadership
• Communication skills

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.