Senior HSE Officer at Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited

Eta Zuma Mining and Industries Limited provides premium solutions to businesses in the primary and secondary sectors of the economy, especially those in solid minerals, extractive industry, manufacturing industry and agriculture. Some of its clients are Zuma 828 Coal Limited, IMEX Mineral Resources and Processing Company, Zuma Energy Nigeria Limited, Zuma Steel W/A Limited, and Zuma Metals & Energy Resources Limited.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior HSE Officer

Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The core functions of the Health, Safety and Environment Department are focused on ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.
• They are designed to ensure the well-being of employees, protection of the environment, and compliance with relevant laws and standards.
• The Department Senior Officer, through administrative processes and best practices will support to ensure that these goals are achieved.
• Shall support the HOD in managing the Occupational Health, Environmental and Sustainability units in the following Units. Also, the Department Senior Officer shall support the HOD in promoting and coordinating a safe work environment.
• The Department Senior Officer must maintain the highest level of integrity, demonstrate the I-REAP core values and be a contributor to the desired cultures, leading by example in all areas, and ensuring that line and staff are coordinated and kept abreast of corporate strategy and direction at all time.

Responsibilities
Operational and administrative support:

• Effective administrative services
• Custodian of internal systems, SOPs, process documents
• Manage document processing, registration, tracking and archival
• Manage departmental assets, work tools, facilities, etc.

Departmental Strategic Execution and Coordination:

• Ensure efficient support of execution of key initiatives of the HOD.
• Coordinate departmental collaboration on all admin matters within EZM and with corresponding departments in Client Companies.
• Ensure that business processes within the department are up to date.

Performance and Staff Management:

• Supervise the tasks assigned to the different HOUs and departmental team for effective closure.
• Facilitate relevant training on departmental processes, compliance requirements, and documentation and best practices for operation.
• Support the HOD in appraising staff of the department, provide mentorship/guidance to new staff and drive continuous improvement in staff performance.
• Shall be responsible staff training and retraining.

Reporting and Compliance:

• Collate, compile and provide operational report to the HOD for review and submission to the EC.
• Maintain all compliance lists and requirements, ensuring effective monitoring and timely escalation to achieve 100% compliance.

Business Continuity and Succession Planning:

• Act as 2IC to HOD and take charge in the absence of the HOD.
• Support in managing any unit or departmental function of any exited staff, by ensuring that each position has a replacement at any given time from internal resource pending replacement.
• Ensure that proper handover is done and all company tools are retrieved
• Ensure that staff functions are rotational so that all roles can be covered by anyone at any given time.
• Collaborate with HOD to organise departmental level on boarding of new hires, including provision of all tools, systems and work requirements.

Governance & Baseline Competencies:

• Reporting: The department senior officer shall report directly to the HOD of the department & collaborate with ECSEC Admin on all admin related matters.
• Admin Structure: The department senior officer shall be considered as Intermediate Senior Management.
• Baseline Competencies: Shall have understanding of document management principles, understanding of project management, ability to prepare and present management reports and understanding of departmental operations.

Requirements
Minimum Educational Qualification:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Public Health, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
• Possession of professional certifications such as NEBOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor, IOSH, HSE Level I-III, or equivalent is highly desirable.
• A postgraduate qualification (e.g., M.Sc. Environmental Management, Safety & Risk Management, or MBA with relevant focus) will be an added advantage.

Minimum Years of Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years cumulative work experience, including at least 3 years in a coordination, HSE, administrative, or supervisory role within a safety-conscious or regulated industry.
• Experience in supporting health and safety operations, managing environmental compliance processes, or facilitating staff wellness programmes is essential.

Technical and Administrative Skills:

• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations, environmental compliance frameworks, and sustainability practices.
• Proficiency in document control, SOP management, policy enforcement, and compliance tracking.
• Competence in preparing safety reports, incident logs, compliance checklists, and operational documentation.
• Familiarity with risk assessment tools, emergency preparedness protocols, and relevant safety management systems (SMS).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and analysis.
• Ability to coordinate training, on boarding, drills, audits, and HSE awareness programmes.

Personal Attributes and Leadership Competencies:

• High standards of integrity, confidentiality, and professional discipline.
• Strong attention to detail, with ability to spot non-compliance or safety risks quickly.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to clearly convey policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership qualities, with ability to lead indirectly and support HOD across HSE units.
• Able to prioritise tasks under pressure and manage competing responsibilities with calmness and accuracy.
• Must actively promote a culture of safety, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, aligning with I-REAP core values.

Organisational Fit and Role Readiness:

• Ability to function as Second-in-Command (2IC) to the HOD, ensuring smooth operations during leadership absence.
• Skilled in coordinating across teams and interfacing with other departments and client companies on HSE matters.
• Capable of managing transitions during staff exits, ensuring business continuity, seamless handovers, and resource reallocation.
• Demonstrates readiness to support on boarding, equipment provisioning, and administrative setup for new hires.
• Consistently aligned with corporate HSE strategy, and able to contribute to policy improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Salary
N600,000 - N700,000 Monthly. 

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online