Safety Officer - Nigeria

Location: Port Harcourt

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About the role

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Safety Officer to lead the implementation and maintenance of Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) management systems within our operations in Nigeria.

This role is critical in driving a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting safe working practices across plant and client sites, including oil and gas environments

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.

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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