HSE Officer

We’re seeking an HSE Officer responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Health, Safety, and Environmental standards across manufacturing operations to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. The role focuses on preventing workplace accidents, reducing environmental risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and promoting a strong safety culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments across production areas, warehouses, and office spaces to identify hazards and ensure compliance.
  
• Monitor adherence to all HSE policies, procedures, and statutory regulations within the manufacturing facility.
  
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
  
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all employees and contractors within the facility.
  
• Coordinate and deliver HSE induction programs, toolbox talks, safety drills, and awareness training for staff.
  
• Maintain HSE records, incident logs, safety reports, and compliance documentation accurately and timely.
  
• Monitor fire safety systems, emergency response procedures, first aid readiness, and evacuation plans to ensure operational effectiveness.
  
• Ensure compliance with environmental management practices including waste disposal, pollution prevention, and hazardous material handling.
  
• Support regulatory inspections and liaise with government agencies and external auditors on HSE compliance matters.
  
• Track corrective actions from audits and inspections to ensure timely closure and sustained compliance.
  
• Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging hazard reporting, employee engagement, and continuous HSE improvement initiatives.
  
• Ensure all contractors and visitors comply with site safety requirements before accessing operational areas.
  
• Adhere strictly to all company policies and always promote safe working practices.
  

Requirements

• Minimum of HND/B.Sc. in Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Safety, Occupational Health, or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in HSE operations within a manufacturing environment.
  
• Good understanding of Nigerian HSE regulations, factory safety standards, and environmental compliance requirements.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to prepare reports and safety documentation.
  
• Experience in conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations is required.
  
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety principles.
  
• Risk assessment and hazard identification skills.
  
• Incident investigation and reporting skills.
  
• Strong communication, training delivery skills, attention to details, compliance monitoring, problem-solving and analytical thinking ability.
  
• Integrity, responsibility, accountability, teamwork, and collaboration.
  
• Time management and ability to work independently.
  
• Strong documentation and reporting skills.
  
• Relevant certifications (preferred): ISPON, HSE Level 1–3, Basic First Aid and Fire Safety Training, Factory Safety Compliance Training.
  
• International certifications (added advantage): NEBOSH International General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, OSHA Safety Certification, ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Internal Auditor Certification.