EHS Officer at Oando Plc

Oando Plc is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions provider with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigeria Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: EHS Officer

Location: Lagos, NG
Job Type: Full Time 
Reports to: EHS Manager - Lagos & Abuja
Supervises: Interns
Interfaces: HR, Services, Corporate Communications, Regulatory Agencies, Contractors

Job Purpose

• The EHS Officer is responsible for implementing and maintaining the company’s EHS policies and procedures.
• The role will ensure compliance with all relevant local, national, and international EHS regulations, support the development of a safety – conscious culture, and mitigate risks to personnel, assets, and the environment.

Major Responsibility Area

• Ensure adherence to relevant EHS laws, regulations, and company policies
• Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks in the office environment.
• Investigate incidents, near-misses, and accidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for office staff, promoting EHS awareness and best practices
• Ensure the office environment is safe and healthy, conducting regular inspections and audits
• Conduction of EHS orientation for new employees
• Ensuring implementation of the project-specific EHS plans and compliance with the company’s EHS Management System.
• Conducting supplier/contractor EHS audits to ensure suppliers' management systems and procedures are developed and implemented in accordance with the company’s standards.
• Designing and organizing events to promote the EHS culture and behaviour-based safety in the company.
• Maintaining a database for tracking action plans arising from incident investigations, audits, EHS meetings, etc., until closeout.
• Support the development and implementation of emergency response protocols and participate in regular drills.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date EHS records, including incident reports, training records, and audit results.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual EHS reports for senior management, ensuring accurate data on key EHS metrics.
• Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders (services, HR, Corporate Communications) and external stakeholders (regulatory agencies, contractors) to ensure seamless EHS management.
• Design and implement health initiatives in collaboration with the occupational health consultant to enhance employee medical outcomes.
• Coordinate and manage EHS meetings , including agenda setting, speaker coordination, and topic selection to ensure informative and engaging sessions.
• Supervise all maintenance activities within the head office, ensuring compliance with EHS policies and procedures, including Permit to Work (PTW) approvals.
• Participate in EHS – MS audits/facility inspections (including OER field operations and project activities)
• Actively participate in and support EHS improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with advocacy groups to promote and enhance the company’s stance on emerging and revised EHS policies.
• Perform other duties as directed by the EHS Manager

Job Specification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering (or a related field).
• A master's degree in a related discipline is an added advantage.
• 3-5 years of EHS experience in oil and gas industry or a related sector with focus on risk management, emergency response, monitoring, and compliance reporting
• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ISPON, NES, IOSH, COREN, MNSE, IIRSM, etc.)
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
• OSHA certification or equivalent
• Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
• Willingness to travel to company locations for audits, inspections, and training.
• Possession of ISO 45001 and 14001 Lead Auditor Certifications is desirable
• Strong knowledge of Nigerian and international EHS regulations and standards.
• Administrative skills, including proficiency in typical MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics

Core Competencies:

• Knowledge of EHS principles, practices, and regulations
• Ability to identify, asses, and mitigate EHS risks
• Familiarity with Nigerian EHS regulations, laws, and industry standards.
• Skill in investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and reporting findings.
• Should possess expertise in contractor EHS management.
• Emergency/Crisis Management
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Contractor and Supplier Management
• Good written & oral communication skills

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.