Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Assistant at Zotmann International Limited (ZIL)

Zotmann International Limited (ZIL) is the holding company with core businesses across various sectors which include solid mineral development and mining (Palladium Mining Limited and Zotmann Mining Limited), trading (Rio Distributors Ltd), Manufacturing (VTE Company Limited) and real estate development (North star Homes Limited).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Assistant

Location: Ebonyi
Job type: Full-time

Job Summary

• To support the Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) department in implementing and maintaining safety policies, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and promoting a safe working environment for all employees and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the implementation of HSE policies, procedures, and programs.
• Support HSE officers/managers in daily safety operations.
• Help maintain and update safety documentation and records.
• Conduct routine site safety inspections and report unsafe acts or conditions.
• Monitor the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure compliance.
• Follow up on corrective actions for identified hazards.
• Assist in reporting, recording, and investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses.
• Participate in root cause analysis and maintain incident logs.
• Help organize HSE training sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Distribute safety materials (signs, posters, leaflets) across work areas.
• Maintain HSE records such as inspection checklists, permits-to-work, and training attendance.
• Prepare periodic HSE reports for management review.
• Assist in conducting emergency drills and maintaining emergency equipment.
• Ensure first aid boxes and firefighting equipment are regularly checked and refilled.
• Support compliance with local, national, and company HSE regulations.
• Assist during external or internal HSE audits.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum of OND / HND / B.Sc. in Environmental Science, Safety Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in a similar role (industrial, manufacturing, or construction environment preferred).
• Basic knowledge of HSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and organizational skills.
• Certification in HSE (Level 1, 2, or 3) is an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@zotmanninternationallimited.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email