HSE & Admin Officer at Wartsila Marine and Power Services Nigeria Limited

Wartsila Marine and Power Services Nigeria Limited is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2018, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 5.2 billion with approximately 19,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world.

We are recruiting candidaters to fill the position below:

Job Title: HSE & Admin Officer

Location: Victoria Island, Lagos
Job Type: Full time

Job Description

• We are seeking a proactive and safety-focused HSE & Admin Officer to support our power plant operations in Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.
• This role combines responsibility for driving a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with HSE standards, and managing site administration, logistics coordination, contractor services, and employee support activities.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment:

• Implement and monitor compliance with HSE policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct safety trainings, toolbox talks, drills, inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Manage Permit-to-Work processes and ensure safe working practices.
• Lead incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and corrective action follow-up.
• Maintain emergency response, firefighting, and spill prevention plans.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and promote continuous HSE improvement initiatives.

Administration & Logistics:

• Coordinate day-to-day site administrative activities and employee support processes.
• Manage attendance, overtime records, travel arrangements, visas, and permits.
• Liaise with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of materials and spare parts.
• Coordinate outsourced service providers, including security, housekeeping, catering, and transport services.
• Support invoice verification, vendor performance reviews, and cost control initiatives. 
• Maintain effective communication with stakeholders and support operational efficiency across the site.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in HSE and/or site administration roles.
• NEBOSH Certification required.
• Knowledge of HSE management systems, risk assessments, and incident investigations.
• Experience with logistics coordination and contractor management.
• Knowledge of SAP and supply chain processes is an advantage.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Required Competencies:

• HSE Management & Regulatory Compliance
• Risk Assessment & Incident Investigation
• Administration & Contractor Management
• Logistics Coordination & Supply Chain Awareness
• Planning & Organizing
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Attention to Detail
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement Mindset 

Application Closing Date
21st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online