HSE Officer at Westbridge Industries Limited

Westbridge Industries Limited is committed to establishing itself as the leading provider of Lubricants, Cargo transportation, Dredging operations, and Agro Products throughout the West African sub-region and across the African continent.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HSE Officer

Location: Mowe, Ogun
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• The HSE Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and applicable Nigerian regulations.
• The role focuses on preventing workplace accidents, promoting a strong safety culture, minimizing environmental impact, and ensuring safe operations across manufacturing, storage, transportation, and maintenance activities.

Key Responsibilities
Health and Safety Management

• Implement and maintain the company's HSE management system.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, risk assessments, and hazard identification exercises.
• Ensure compliance with safe work procedures, permit-to-work systems, and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce compliance.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, drills, and evacuation exercises.
• Maintain first aid facilities and ensure emergency equipment is functional and regularly inspected.

Environmental Management:

• Monitor waste management, emissions, effluent disposal, and pollution prevention activities.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and company environmental policies.
• Support environmental impact assessments and sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain records related to environmental monitoring and reporting.

Training and Awareness:

• Conduct HSE inductions for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Organize regular safety training sessions, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage employee participation in HSE initiatives.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure compliance with relevant Nigerian laws, industry standards, and company policies.
• Prepare and maintain HSE reports, inspection records, permits, incident logs, and training documentation.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors, and external stakeholders during inspections and audits.
• Monitor contractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with site requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Chemistry, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HSE experience in the oil, manufacturing, or industrial sector.
• Professional certifications such as:
  • HSE Levels 1–3
  • First Aid and Fire Safety certifications
• Membership in a relevant professional body is an advantage.

Required Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Excellent hazard identification and risk assessment skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and training skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting systems.
• Ability to work under pressure and respond effectively during emergencies.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Reduction in workplace incidents and lost-time injuries.
• Percentage compliance with HSE audits and inspections.
• Number of safety training sessions conducted.
• Timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Environmental compliance performance.
• Employee participation in HSE programs.

Application Closing Date
30th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: admin@westbridgeindustries.com using the position as the subject of the mail.

Note: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.