HSE Officer

hotnigerianjobs.com

Penafort Energy Nigeria Limited iis a Nigerian, values-driven and diversified company committed to delivering quality products, essential services, and exceptional customer experiences. Operating across key business sectors, including energy, retail, beverages, and automotive services, the company strives to meet the everyday needs of individuals, families, businesses, and communities.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HSE Officer

Location: Festac Town, Lagos

Job Type: Full time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer to develop, implement, and monitor workplace health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a safe work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing workplace risks, conducting inspections, and driving a culture of safety across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

Health and Safety Management:

• Develop, implement, and maintain workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with company HSE standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections and identify potential hazards and unsafe practices.
• Monitor and enforce the use of appropriate safety measures and protective equipment.

Risk Assessment and Compliance:

• Carry out risk assessments and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses and prepare reports.
• Monitor implementation of corrective actions and follow up on closure.
• Ensure operational activities comply with safety and environmental requirements.

Training and Awareness:

• Organize and conduct HSE induction and awareness sessions for employees.
• Deliver safety training and emergency preparedness programs.
• Promote employee awareness of workplace safety responsibilities and best practices.

Environmental Management:

• Monitor environmental practices and ensure compliance with environmental standards.
• Support waste management and environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Maintain records relating to environmental compliance and inspections.

Emergency Preparedness:

• Coordinate emergency response procedures and evacuation drills.
• Ensure emergency equipment and safety resources are available and functional.
• Participate in emergency investigations and response planning.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain HSE records, reports, permits, and documentation.
• Prepare periodic HSE performance reports for Management.
• Track safety metrics and recommend improvement initiatives.

Continuous Improvement:

• Promote a strong safety culture across the organization.

• Recommend initiatives to improve health, safety, and environmental performance.

• Support Management in achieving operational and compliance objectives.

• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of workplace incidents and accidents

• Completion of safety inspections

• Training completion rate

• Compliance audit results

• Corrective action closure rate

• Employee HSE awareness level

• Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.

• Professional HSE certification is an added advantage.

• 2–4 years’ relevant HSE experience.

• Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and risk management practices.

• Experience conducting inspections, investigations, and safety training.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of HSE principles
• Risk assessment and hazard identification
• Investigation and reporting skills
• Communication and training skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Leadership and teamwork
• Report writing and documentation

Application Closing Date

Not Specified.