Safety and Security Officer at Mosra Enerji Nigeria Limited

Mosra Enerji Limited Nigeria has been a market leader in Exploration, Mining, energy transmission and distribution in Nigeria with over 10 years industry experience. In alignment with current Nigeria government “Coal to Power Program” planned to generate 30 per cent of electricity needed in the country from coal.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety and Security Officer

Location: Kogi
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description

• We are looking for a responsibleSafety Officerto facilitatecompliance with Occupational Health and Safety(OHS) guidelines. You will provide advice on measuresto minimize hazards or unhealthy situations. You will also be on a constant lookout for violations.
• The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who swears by OSH regulations. Your work will be largely focused on prevention so you need to be conscientious and farsighted.
• The ideal candidate will also be detail-orientedand ready to act in emergencies.
• The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.
• The Safety and Security Officer (SSO) is responsible for facilitating the safety and security of personnel and assets and will be responsible for monitoring the security situation of their respective operation area.

Responsibilities

• 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 OHStraining of employees and executives
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issuesor non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes andhandle worker’s compensation claims
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.

Requirements

• MSc / B.Sc / BA in Safety Management, Engineering or any relevant field is preferred
• At least 5 years experiences in the security field or training skills specially in security and law enforcement institution is desirable
• In depth knowledge of legislation (e.g. OSHA/EPA) and procedures
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
• Certificate in occupational health and safety
• Ability to work independently with less supervision.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updated CV and Cover Letter, stating explicitly how they meet the above-stated criteria to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email.