Health, Safety, and Environment Officer at Max.ng

MAX is on a mission to fix Africa’s notorious last-mile delivery and online-retail problems by using mobile and web platforms to connect consumers, retail businesses and independent drivers in real-time. We are eliminating all logistics and technology barriers that have historically prevented retail businesses in Africa from realizing their full potential.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health, Safety, and Environment Officer

Location: Osun
Job Type: Full time

Description

• Plan and implement HSE policies and programs.
• Review existing policies and procedures.
• Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
• Carry out and record regular safety checks and inspections;
• Prepare weekly and monthly HSE statistics reports;
• Assist in the implementation and update of the health, safety, and environmental plan;
• Carry out risk assessment and put up control measures (through safe work procedures, Job Safety Analysis, etc.);
• Coordinate tool-box talks;
• Coordinate safety committee activities;
• Raise and file of Permit-To-Work for non-routine/dangerous processes
• Enforce preventative measures.
• Check if all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations.
• Investigate/record incidents, accidents, complaints and cases of ill-health
• Compile and analyse HSE statistics
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
• Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes. 
• Record and investigate accidents and incidents; perform Root Cause Analysis on HSE issues;
• Provide HSE induction, site-specific health, safety, and environmental training, and companywide HSE training;
• Work with HR to ensure proper onboarding of all new employees and old employees on a needs basis.
• Coordinate First Aid-related activities as the needs arise;
• Propose immediate correction of HSE deficiencies and check the effectiveness of proposed corrective action plans;
• Carry out HSE Audits at scheduled regularity
• Other duties as assigned by the HSE Manager.

Requirements

• Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in a Science-related field
• Willing to travel to different parts of the country
• Ability to work with little to no supervision
• NEBOSH IGC or its equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years cognate experience in Occupational Health and Safety Management
• Experience with incident investigation, workplace inspection and job hazard analysis
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong leadership skills
• In-depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA, Nigeria Factory Act (2004)) and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.