Job Title: Senior Health and Safety Officer

Job Company: Dangote Indusatries Limited

Job Location: Obajana, Kogi, Nigeria

Job description

Job Summary

Take responsibility for the implementation of the DCP approved occupational safety program; analysing and administering various components of the safety programs.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement approved safety plans and programs in the Plant and monitor employees’ compliance with safety policies.
• Support in planning and promoting safety programs and conduct periodic assessments to identify program deficiencies.
• Assist in conducting safety drills at the Plant, in line with approved schedule.
• Evaluate hazardous conditions and recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and/or use of personal protective equipment.
• Perform or assist with accident investigations as required and ensure prompt communication of recommendations to all concerned parties.
• Support in the execution of approved corrective action to prevent future incidents.
• Provide information to Compensation Administrators for timely processing of compensation benefits for injured individuals.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of safety activities and accident occurrences, and develop periodic reports to determine safety trends and needs.
• Conduct periodic inspections of DCP Plants to assist managers and supervisors in environmental, health, and safety compliance.
• Collect, analyse and maintain data essential for effective safety programs.
• Establish and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees, officials, external organisations, and representatives of Local, State, and Federal agencies.
• Participate in the conduct of basic HSE induction exercises for Plant employees, contractors and visitors.
  

Education And Work Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or its equivalent in any science discipline.
• Membership in relevant safety institutes e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, and ISPON.
• Relevant safety training from recognized safety Professional bodies such as BSC and ISPON.
• Minimum of six (6) years of relevant work experience.
  

Requirements

Skills and Behaviours

• Adequate knowledge of the cement and/or manufacturing industry.
• Adequate knowledge of safety regulations.
• Ability to adequately analyse an incident and proffer valuable solutions.
• Ability to communicate incidences and emergencies clearly.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• High sense of responsibility and accountability.
  

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development