Senior Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager at Bretty Consultancy Services

Bretty Consultancy Services, an HR and Business consultancy firm, is recruiting suitably qualified candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager

Location: Sabon Wuse, Niger
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: HSE

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager to lead and manage all health, safety, environmental, and ISO management system activities across the organization.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing HSE policies, ensuring regulatory compliance, driving a strong safety culture, and maintaining ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification requirements.
• The role requires a dedicated safety professional who can monitor daily safety activities, conduct audits and investigations, implement preventive measures, and ensure all HSE documentation and reports are maintained and updated in accordance with international standards and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and safe work systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Lead the organization's HSE strategy and promote a strong safety culture throughout the workplace.
• Advise management on HSE risks, performance, and improvement initiatives.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Identification:

• Conduct regular workplace inspections and risk assessments.
• Identify workplace hazards and implement effective corrective and preventive measures.
• Monitor equipment, machinery, and operational processes to ensure safe working conditions.

Training & Safety Awareness:

• Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees and contractors.
• Ensure employees are trained on safety procedures, emergency response, and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness campaigns.

Incident Investigation & Reporting:

• Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, environmental events, and near misses.
• Perform root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans.
• Prepare comprehensive incident reports and track implementation of preventive measures.

Audits & Compliance:

• Plan and conduct internal HSE audits and inspections.
• Coordinate external audits by regulatory authorities and certification bodies.
• Monitor compliance with company policies and statutory requirements.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Develop and maintain emergency response and crisis management plans.
• Organize emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
• Ensure adequate emergency preparedness resources are available and functional.

Data Analysis & Performance Reporting:

• Monitor safety performance indicators and environmental metrics.
• Analyze incident trends, injury statistics, and safety performance data.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual HSE reports for management review.

ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 Management:

• Maintain and continuously improve the Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health & Safety Management System (ISO 45001).
• Ensure all ISO documentation, procedures, records, and reports are properly maintained and updated.
• Develop annual internal audit programs and conduct ISO internal audits.
• Prepare internal audit reports and ensure timely closure of non-conformities.
• Coordinate and facilitate Management Review Meetings as scheduled.
• Lead certification and surveillance audits and ensure continual compliance with ISO requirements.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to improve HSE performance and management systems.
• Stay updated on emerging HSE regulations, technologies, and industry best practices.
• Implement initiatives that support continual improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent are required.
• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Internal Auditor/Lead Auditor certification will be an added advantage.
• 7-10 years of HSE experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership or managerial role.
• Mandatory experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment such as steel, mining, cement, chemical, power, heavy engineering, manufacturing, or related industries.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing and maintaining HSE Management Systems.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA requirements, risk assessments, incident investigations, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven experience managing ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 documentation, internal audits, management reviews, and certification audits.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Report writing and documentation expertise.
• Ability to influence and drive a positive safety culture.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CVs and relevant certifications to: ogbonn.gift@africanindustries.com using "Application for Head of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)" as the subject of the mail.