Health and Safety Manager at NEC West Africa Limited

NEC West Africa delivers advanced solutions to government, telecommunications providers, mobile network operators, network service providers, and enterprises. We offer comprehensive and tightly integrated solutions across infrastructure, safety, communications and digital provides carrier-grade solutions with enterprise-class services, maintenance, and support.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health and Safety Manager

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that Safety Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are maintained at all site, and communicated to employees (especially the frontline employees).
• Ensure the use of personal protective equipment (Where applicable)
• 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.
• Ensure that all accident/incidents or nearmiss reports are recorded in a timely, complete, and accurate manner.
• To bring company related health and safety matters to the attention of the management at regular intervals
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and to bring to the attention of the Management, any relevant new legislation
• Ensure that an adequate programme of training for health and safety is established and that the safety culture is encouraged amongst employees
• Recommend control measures and advise on the standard of P.P.E. issued to employees.
• Conduct health and safety inspections and prepare reports of all the company’s operations.
• Carry out investigations into all accidents and near-miss incidents and to record the findings on the relevant forms.
• Evaluate work procedures and processes to make sure they align with industry standards and best practices.
• Conduct health and safety audit
• Assist, support, and monitor the implementation of the HSE strategy.
• Use labels, signs, posters, floor marking, and color coding to warn employees about potential hazards.
• Ensure that all “assessments” as required by legislation are conducted and reviewed at relevant intervals and to maintain records of the same.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental, Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field required.
• Five years of related experience preferred.
• Experience in a telecommunication or power industry is an added advantage
• Extensive knowledge of environmental regulations and policies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in technology and equipment used in environmental inspections.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2023.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a Covering Letter (applying for the role) to: necwestafricacareers@nec.xon.co.za using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.