Safety Officer - Nigeria

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About the role

Safety Officer

Location: Nigeria
Reporting to: SHE Manager
Employment Type: Permanent

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Health, Safety, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable HSE legislation, company policies, and client requirements.
• Promote and drive a positive safety culture through safety observations, inspections, audits, Stop Work for Safety initiatives, and other SHE programmes.
• Conduct workplace inspections, site management walks, and hazard identification assessments.
• Review and maintain ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system procedures.
• Coordinate and lead SHE meetings, campaigns, and awareness programmes.
• Develop, review, and update risk assessments and control measures.
• Ensure contractor compliance with SHE requirements and conduct regular contractor audits.
• Manage incident reporting, investigations, corrective actions, and follow-up activities.
• Compile and present SHE statistics and performance reports to management and clients.
• Ensure emergency preparedness and response plans are maintained and tested.
• Review legal appointments, site safety documentation, lifting plans, and Highly Hazardous Activities (HHA) records.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC).
• ISPON Level 2 and Level 3 Certification.
• ISO 14001 Environmental Management System certification.
• ISO 45001 Management Systems certification.
• Incident Investigation Certificate.
• First Aid Certificate.
• NEBOSH Diploma will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' practical SHE experiences.
• Experience within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, electromechanical, oil and gas, or related environments.
• Experience engaging with government regulatory authorities and clients.
• Offshore and plant experience will be advantageous.
• Valid driver's licence.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and highly organized.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with clients in the oil and gas sector.

Why Join Sulzer?

At Sulzer, we believe in empowering our people to perform at their best while fostering a culture built on integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated SHE professional to play a key role in maintaining world-class safety standards and supporting our commitment to zero harm

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today.

What we offer you

Benefits may include:

• Medical aid
• Pension Fund
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Employee wellness programmes

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

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