QHSE Lead - Oil Spill Response at Nlightin Limited - 2 Openings

Nlightin serves a diverse customer base across various industries and sectors, reflecting the broad scope of its operations. Nlightin provides industrial equipment, operation and maintenance services for energy companies across various sectors such as Oil and Gas, Healthcare and transportation or logistics. Providing cutting edge technology and equipment to enhance and optimize their processes and deliver better to their customer.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: QHSE Lead - Oil Spill Response

Locations: Port Harcourt, Rivers & Delta

Key Responsibilities
Oil Spill Preparedness & Response:

• Lead QHSE oversight during oil spill response operations, including containment, recovery, shoreline cleanup, and waste management.
• Coordinate with Incident Command System (ICS) teams to ensure safe and compliant response strategies.
• Conduct hazard identification (HAZID) and risk assessments before and during response activities.
• Ensure proper deployment and safe use of response equipment (booms, skimmers, dispersants, PPE, vessels).
• Monitor field operations to enforce safe work practices and environmental protection measures.

QHSE Management:

•  Develop, implement, and maintain QHSE policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.
• Ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations (e.g., NOSDRA, IMO, MARPOL, OSHA).
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain QHSE documentation, permits, audits, and reporting systems.
• Conduct regular QHSE inspections, drills, and readiness assessments.

Training & Competency:

• Deliver training on oil spill response, HSE procedures, hazard communication, and emergency protocols.
• Ensure all response personnel are competent and properly certified for their roles.
• Organize tabletop exercises, full-scale drills, and scenario-based simulations.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement

• Liaise with government agencies, regulators, community representatives, and partner organizations during spill events.
• Prepare and submit mandatory QHSE and environmental compliance reports.
• Support client audits, regulatory inspections, and third-party assessments.

Continuous Improvement:

• Analyze response performance metrics and identify improvement opportunities.
• Recommend upgrades to equipment, procedures, and training programs.
• Promote a strong safety culture across all response teams.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Marine Science, or related field.
• Advanced certifications in QHSE or emergency response are an advantage. Professional Certifications (examples)
• NEBOSH / IOSH
• HSE Level 1–3
• Incident Command System (ICS 100–400)
• Oil Spill Response Training (CNA Class A or any IMO Level II equivalent)
• First Aid / CPR
• ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 auditor certifications

Experience:

• 5–10 years in QHSE roles within oil & gas, marine operations, or emergency response.
• Direct experience in oil spill response operations or environmental incident management.
• Proven leadership in field safety supervision and emergency coordination
• Experience in emergency response environments and ICS structure.
• Proven ability to lead safety programs and influence safety culture.

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of spill‑response operations, marine safety, and environmental protection.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
• Familiarity with environmental monitoring, waste management, and pollution control.
• Proficiency with HSE management systems and reporting tools. Soft Skills
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.
• High situational awareness and sound judgment under pressure.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and influence diverse teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Application Closing Date
1st May, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and cover letter to: recruit@nlightin.net using "QHSE Lead position Application" as the subject of the mail.