HSE Manager at Rida National Plastics

Rida National Plastic Limited - Established in 1957 as Engineering & Metal Industries Limited, a change of name to Rida National Plastic Limited in 1968 coincided with the installation of our first PVC Floor Tile Plant, making us West Africa’s first PVC Floor Tile manufacturer. We are now recognized as the largest broad spectrum plastics manufacturers, with key products across various market sectors such as furniture, a wide range of domestic products, water storage plastic tanks, plastic water pipes, electricity piping and conduits, flooring and various other specialty products. A board of Directors and staff of over 350 personnel run the company.

The Rida Brand is well known throughout Nigeria since the 1960’s and synonymous with quality, integrity and strength. As a household name, three entire generations are familiar with our “made in Nigeria” products. Over 20 million of our chairs have been sold all over Nigeria and West Africa. The goodwill associated with the RIDA brand is a solid foundation for the successful entry of our future products.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HSE Manager

Location: Illupeju Industrial Estate, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

• Supports the Top Management in the HSE Policy and Guidelines issue.
• Ensure that the workplace is monitored and is fully in compliance with all applicable OSHA standards, rules and regulations in order to maintain safety in manufacturing facilities.
• Supports the Top Management in the Organization roles and responsibilities definition, for what concerns safety aspects.
• Supports the Top Management in the HSE Management System standard issue.
• Ensures, in accordance with the Corporate guidelines, the implementation, updating, review and auditing of the Company HSE Systems.
• Use labels, signs, posters, floor marking, and color coding to warn employees about potential hazards.
• Ensure that Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are maintained, and communicated to employees.
• Ensure the results of safety inspections are documented; monitoring the investigation of accidents and injuries; ensuring that corrective actions are taken; and providing recommendations for ways to prevent similar accidents.
• To highlight areas where training/certification is required to meet the standards imposed by Legislation, Approved Codes of Practice, or H.S.E. guidance.
• Monitors the effective implementation of appropriate Safety and Environment System procedures and provides for their updating in line with changes in Legislation and Company Directives.
• Provides for motivation and familiarization of all Company personnel respecting the importance of complying with Company system procedures and all Safety equipment provided.
• Assists the Commercial, Engineering and Operations Department in their dealings with Clients in all issues concerned with Health and Safety at work.
• Conducts safety audits both internal and external.
• Takes part in accident / incident investigation.
• Carries out analysis of accident / incident statistics, identifying trends and suggesting improvement plans.
• Provides technical support to Senior Management on any safety related subjects.
• Carries out any in-house safety training.
• Carries out safety audits on Sub-contractors.
• Liaises between Clients on safety related issues.
• Safeties related engineering input into new projects and modification programs.
• Participates to HAZOP meetings prior to procurement and installation activities.
• Performs Risk Assessment.
• Preparation of Health and Safety documentation for new tenders.
• Provides Safety support and advice, including supervision on preparation of plans and procedures for initial contract start up activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Science / Engineering or equivalent with additional professional qualifications in HSE and Fire & Safety Management Systems.
• HSE Qualification such as NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent
• In-depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
• 12 or above years’ experience in Health, Safety and Environment.
• Working knowledge in Health, Safety and Environment Management Systems, Environmental Discharges, Incident Command System, Incident Investigation by using Tripod Beta Tool, HSE Auditing Techniques, HEMP, Radiological Safety,
• Good analytical skills and the ability to think critically
• Good public speaking skills
• Leadership skills
• Proficient in all Microsoft Applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good organization skills.

Application Closing Date
25th October, 2022.