Lead Environment and Social Officer at Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc

Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company (IBEDC) Plc - Headquartered in Ibadan is responsible for electricity distribution within the south western zone (Oyo, Ogun, Osun and kwara as well as some parts of Kogi, Ekiti and Niger states). We are an organization with a focus on delivering excellent service to the customers and providing customer satisfaction through reliable power distributions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Environment and Social Officer

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• To develop, implement, and maintain a sound quality assurance system and continual improvement of Environment and Social compliance in IBEDC
• To develop, implement, and maintain a sound quality assurance system and continual improvement of Environment and Social compliance in IBEDC

.Job Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and implement the IBEDC’s Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS);
• Conduct Environmental Management Intervention programs at IBEDC’s offices and Injection Substations;
• Conduct internal capacity building and training of staff on Environment and Social Regulations, Guidelines, Procedures, and Best Practices;
• Ensure close-out of recommendations of internal and external Environment and Social Audit reports;
• Monitor and Enforce regulatory compliance of IBEDC’s operations and activities to all National and International Environmental regulations and guidelines;
• Identify, document, and conduct regular stakeholder engagement with all Relevant Environmental and Social Stakeholders for business improvement;
• Develop and Implement pollution reduction and prevention strategies;
• Identify, Evaluate, and proffer mitigation of all Environmental and social risks that is embedded in IBEDC’s Enterprise Risk Management Framework;
• Conduct Environmental and Social Inspections and Audits;
• Ensure prompt identification and documentation of all IBEDC’s environmental and Social aspects and impacts;
• Identify, document, and maintain the IBEDC Environment and Social register of legislations (legal Register);
• Advise IBEDC management on best practices in the handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous materials;
• Ensure standard internal Environmental and Social processes meet regulatory and lender requirements;
• Introduction of stakeholder management - bridge the communication gap between IBEDC and the host communities;
• Advise management on procurement and timely distribution of appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) E. g eye goggles, hand gloves, nose masks, etc..
• Ensure safe and ethical work practice;
• Carry out other sundry assignments that may be assigned by the Head, of Health and Safety.

Job Requirements

• A First Degrees in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or any related discipline.
• A postgraduate degree in any related discipline is an added advantage.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies. (ISPON); (BCSP); (ISHM).
• At least 10 years of HSE experience in a relevant industry (Utilities, oil, and gas, telecommunication, etc.) with at least 5 years in a supervisory role.

Skills & Competencies:
Technical competencies:

• Deep knowledge and understanding of the Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (NESI).
• Strong utilities industry knowledge and applicable HSE policies across the industry
• Understanding of applicable HSE policies, laws, and regulations
• Ability to recognize and assess safety hazards, and develop abatement/control measures
• Deep Risk management skills (risk identification and mitigation)
• Deep knowledge of safety and health standards, regulations, and liability issues.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship Management skills
• Knowledge of HSE tools / software systems.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.