Tincan Island Container Terminal is a subsidiary of a multinational / global entity in the maritime sector. A rewarding career, great culture and working environment are what we offer if you decide to join us.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Assistant Safety Manager
Location: Apapa, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time
Principal Accountabilities
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.
Assist the safety manager to drive and manage the company'saim to be recognized as an industry leader within the field of Safety.
Apply the overall company's Port standards and guidelines on HSE.
Liaise with national and local authorities and communities in order to achieve and maintain a valid security update. Represent the company with local government organizations related to safety 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.
Assist the safety manager in 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.
Ensure that all safety & environmental issues are managed fulfilling the requirements of all the regulations applicable by National 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.
Set objectives within overall company guidelines. Provide direction in achieving the key results that fall within HSE functional area.
Critical Qualifications / Skills / Experience
Preferably a University or College Degree in Marine or Industrial Engineering and Certification in Safety and Quality Management.
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.
Requires good verbal and written communication skills in English and in the local language, where required.
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.
5 - 10 years seniority within Safety management within terminal operations, shipping, off-shore, petro-chemical, pharmaceutical or other (heavy) industry. Alternatively an equivalent experience within fire, rescue or hazardous materials work experience in transportation, production or similar.
English, French – fluent (oral and written).
Ability to work independently towards targets, understanding of and ability to cope with the full scope of a Terminal HSE requirements. Self starter; take ownership of work and tackles a complex environment of stakeholders.
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills, including with public schools/training facilities; effective communicator; ability to generate organizational buy-in; Team player; effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
Must have extensive knowledge of:
Fire Prevention standards,oil spill containment procedures, emergency response methods, respiratory protection, and personal protective equipment requirements.
Security standards, including crime scene investigation, coordination of activities with local law enforcement and general property protection.
First aid and CPR certified.
Application Closing Date
Not Specified.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.