HSE Supervisor at a Leading Oil Exploration and Production Company

We are a leading Oil Exploration and Production Company with active operatorship of prolific blocks and Oil and Gas Assets in the Niger Delta.

As a result of our new expansion and development programmes, we are recruiting experienced, passionate and resourceful candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: HSE Supervisor

Ref ID: HSE
Location: Nigeria

Summary

• The HSE Supervisor is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the company Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) management system across all operational sites, with a specific focus on swamp and shallow offshore drilling, production, and marine activities in the Nigerian environment.
• This role ensures strict compliance with national (e.g., NUPRC, NMDPRA) and international HSE standards, minimizing operational risks and promoting a proactive safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• HSE Management System: Implement and maintain the corporate HSE Management System (HSE-MS), policies, and procedures across all swamp locations, offshore rigs, vessels, and bases.
• Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular, documented site inspections, safety tours, and internal audits in high-risk areas (e.g., lifting operations, diving, drilling floor, onfined spaces) to identify non-compliance and hazardous conditions.
• Risk Management: Lead and participate in formal risk assessments (e.g., HAZID, JSA/JSA) for all critical activities, including simultaneous operations (SIMOPS) in swamp and offshore environments, ensuring control measures are effective.
• Incident Management: Coordinate and lead the investigation of all HSE incidents, accidents, and near misses, using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques.
• Track the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Emergency Response: Maintain and test the effectiveness of the Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for swamp and offshore scenarios (e.g., Medevac, oil spill, fire). Conduct regular drills and exercises.
• Training & Awareness: Organize and deliver site-specific HSE training, safety inductions, toolbox talks, and promotional campaigns to foster a strong safety culture among employees and contractors.
• Permit-to-Work (PTW): Supervise the strict implementation of the PTW system, especially for high- risk work like hot work, energy isolation (LOTO), and entry into confined spaces.
• Environmental Compliance: Monitor and enforce compliance with environmental regulations regarding waste management (hazardous and non-hazardous). discharge limits, and spill prevention/response for marine and swamp operations.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Certifications: Professional certification such as NEBOSH International General Certificate (GC) or equivalent is mandatory. BOSIET/HUET certification is required for offshore work.
• Experience: Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in HSE, with at least 4 years in a supervisory role within the upstream oil and gas industry, specifically involving Nigerian swamp and offshore operations.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of local and international HSE regulations (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001, NUPRC Guidelines).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

Remuneration
Attractive and above industry average.

Application Closing Date
16th December, 2025.