HSE Officer at HRLeverage Africa

Posted on Tue 07th Sep, 2021 - www.hotnigerianjobs.com --- (0 comments)

HRLeverage delivers excellent spectrum of HR Business Solutions and strategic management support services through a customs built approach for organisations. As a premium professional HR Boutique firm domicile in Africa, with our global pertners, we leverage on technology in providing a on-stop human resources services to various industries in terms of staffing, outsourcing, executive search and recruitment, Hr advisory, HR4SMEs, Expatriate management.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HSE Officer

Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities

  • The Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations.
  • Developing measures to assure personnel safety.
  • Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority.
  • May exercise emergency authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts when immediate action is required.
  • The Safety Officer maintains awareness of active and developing situations.
  • Ensures there are safety messages in each Incident Action Plan.
  • Participate in planning meetings to identify any health and safety concerns inherent in the operations daily work-plan.
  • Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications.
  • Investigate accidents that have occurred within incident areas.
  • Ensure preparation and implementation of Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).
  • Inspects the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment.
  • Conducts toolbox meetings.
  • A HSE Officer is part of the project safety council and leads all efforts to enhance safety.
  • The safety officer reviews and approves all subcontractors safety plans.
  • Verifies that injury logs and reports are completed and submitted to related government agencies.
  • Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.
  • Promotes safe practices at the job site.
  • Enforces safety guidelines.
  • Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations.
  • Conducts investigations of all accidents and near-misses.
  • Reports to concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations.
  • Conducts job hazard analysis.
  • Establishes safety standards and policies as needed.
  • Watches out for the safety of all workers and works to protect them from entering hazardous situations.
  • Responds to employees’ safety concerns.
  • Coordinates registration and removal of hazardous waste.
  • Serves as the link between state and local agencies and contractors.
  • Receives reports from and responds to orders issued by Department of Labor.
  • Arranges for OSHA mandated testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants.
  • Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
  • Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).
  • Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
  • Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation.
  • Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives.
  • Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)

Requirements

  • A Degree or its equivalent
  • NYSC Certificate or Exemption Letter
  • Relevant experience in a food manufacturing industry
  • Minimum of four {4} years’ experience as a HSE Officer
  • Must have HSE certification
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
  • Highly motivated team player willing to go the extra mile
  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently.

Application Closing Date
16th September, 2021.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications and CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.