Health and Safety Officer at Husk Power Systems Nigeria Limited

Husk Power Systems ("Husk") is an award-winning clean energy company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named “World’s Best Challenger Brand” in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The company’s AI-powered rural energy platform provides 24/7 renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions, and small factories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health and Safety Officer

Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Husk is seeking a Health and Safety Officer, to join the QHSSE team in Nigeria towards achieving its targets.
• This individual will be responsible for implementing and coordinating in all Health and Safety (H&S) programs within the company’s operations.
• In addition, helping in development of the health and safety culture at sites and operational plants. 
• The individual must be passionate about contributing to solving one of Nigeria’s most critical challenges – the energy access deficit.
• This position provides the opportunity to join a growing team that is changing the face of rural electrification in many countries including India and Nigeria etc. 

Key Responsibilities
Develop and Deliver Safety Programs:

• Conduct Tool Box Talks to educate employees on safe work procedures and hazard awareness.
• Prepare and deliver safety training programs to equip staff with the knowledge and skills to work safely.

Maintain a Safe Work Environment:

• Conduct regular inspections of tools, tackles, equipment, and machinery to identify and address potential hazards.
• Ensure all field employees and third party contractors wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for their tasks.
• Monitor work practices to identify and address unsafe behaviors.

 Incident Management:

• Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root causes and develop preventative measures.
• Prepare comprehensive accident and incident reports for documentation and future analysis.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure all required safety procedures and safe operating procedures are readily available in the workplace.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of safety inspections, training sessions, accidents, and incidents.

 Emergency Preparedness:

• Maintain and inspect first-aid kits and fire extinguishers at all workplaces, ensuring they are readily available and in proper working order.
• Develop and implement emergency response plans for fire, evacuation, and other potential hazards.
• Conduct regular fire drills, rescue drills, evacuation drills, and mock drills to ensure employee preparedness.

Safety Awareness and Training:

• Design and deliver safety training programs for new joiners and existing employees to educate them on safe work practices, hazard identification, and emergency procedures.
• Develop and display safety-related signage and posters throughout the workplace to promote safety awareness and compliance.

Compliance and Collaboration:

• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Stay up-to-date on industry best practices and regulatory changes to maintain a proactive approach to safety.

Required Skills & Attributes

• 2-3 years of experience preferably in the renewable energy sector.
• A thorough and practical knowledge of occupational safety laws and regulations.
• A graduate in Engineering/Science is preferred with a diploma in Industrial Safety/Construction Safety. 
• learning mindset and are keen to deliver hands-on solutions in the field.
• Problem solver and can identify issues and possible solutions swiftly.
• You can also ideally execute based on direct instruction and under guidance from other members of the team.
• You have no issues working in (and living around) rural Nigeria and in a fast-paced, dynamic start-up environment.

Salary

• Based on the candidate’s experience and qualifications, salary can be negotiated, if required.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.