Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM)

Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) - At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company.

We develop, produce and market food and beverage ingredients at ADM WILD. Our portfolio ranges from natural flavors, extracts and colors, beverage bases and fruit preparations to functional ingredients and food service solutions.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer

Req / Job ID: 84688BR
Location: Lagos
Category: Health, Safety & Environment

Purpose

• Support the Site Manager to establish an EHS management system and strong safety culture.

Goals

• Support plant leadership in preventing all work related injuries and illnesses as well as environmental harm
• consultant for plant managers, superintendents and all leaders.
• Support plant leadership in establishing a safe & environmental friendly work environment.
• Definition of site regulation and communication to all site member.
• Ensure compliance via auditing that Site, Company and local regulations.
• Offer solutions and support action implementation regarding the work environment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the fulfillment of the tasks assigned to him/her
• Responsible for his/her professional advice
• Authority to have equipment shut down if safety, health, or the environment are endangered
• Assist the Operations/Location Managers during an emergency situation in coordination/direct communication with plant management, staff positions, or their representatives
• Facilitate/lead HAZOP / LOPA / hazard / risk assessment team meetings.

Main Tasks

• Manage location safety and health activities (training, inspections, and audits, as well as internal and external reporting)
• Conducts internal inspections and audits and assists in coordinating external inspections and audits
• Analyzes, reviews, and reports location trends (audits, injuries, incidents, etc.) and monitors safety performance
• Advises management of safety and health issues, provides location managers with guidance and assistance
• Participates on location safety and health committee as a technical consultant / advisor.
• Provides technical support (if and when required)
• Assists in auditing new or revised equipment
• Assists line management in recognizing hazards and risks
• Develops material and assist in training.
• Assists in the orientation and training of new colleagues
• Assists with incident investigation.
• Stays up-to-date with regulatory developments, best practices, etc.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with key contacts
• Support, promote and review the completion of safety information requirements to be entered in company safety database. (Incidents and near misses investigation, audits, inspections, corrective actions tracking process and etc.)
• Models the core values with regard to safety; integrity, respect, excellence, resourcefulness, teamwork and responsibility.

Application Closing Date
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