Job description
Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) is seeking to employ suitable and qualified applicants to fill the position of Health, Safety & Environment Specialist .
The Position is based in Nigeria.
Reporting To: Head, Health, Safety & Environment
Role purpose
- Assist the Head – Health, Safety and Environment in safety policy formulation, coordination with safety officers and ensuring compliance across I.E.
- Carry out the day to day operations of HSE department and contribute to the application of effective Health, Safety and Environmental management by providing technical support
Responsibilities
- Assist in the development, maintenance and implementation of HSE initiatives and programs consistent with regulatory requirements and best practice
- Spread & communicate the concept of safety’ and ‘safety guidelines’ across IE, to also ensure adherence to policies framed.
- Design safety awareness programs and ensure employees follow the safety rules & regulations; distribution of safety pocket book incorporating the rules & regulations.
- Review working practices and safety equipment to ensure that the company meets the requirements of insurers and other relevant bodies
- Supervise preparation of accident reports, conduct evaluation of the same & suggest the precautionary measures to prevent further occurrence of such
- Conduct safety training of staff and crew to enhance safety awareness and introduce new procedures and methodologies.
- Participate in zonal safety committee meetings and regularly interact with the zonal safety officers.
- Maintain an awareness of developments in the field of health and safety to ensure that the company continues to comply with best practice and legal requirements.
- Assist in finalizing the departmental budget
- Make regular visits to the field and ensure all safety equipment are available with the staff
- Physical inspection of accident to identify the hazards at workplace
- Provide support in conducting safety training, safety awareness programmes, safety committee meeting etc.
- Comply with Quality Management System / Occupational Health & Safety requirements including objectives and applicable regulations relating to assigned jobs.
- Perform any other duties as requested by Head of department
Minimum qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in safety, engineering or a related technical field
- 5-6 years of Experience in environmental health and safety management.
- Professional Qualification/ Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
- Good understanding of technical and engineering aspects of the Distribution of power and electricity
Technical Competencies
- A bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering or related technical field with strong passion for HSE and a minimum of 6-8 years work experience in environmental health and safety management.
- Professional Qualification/ Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
- Good understanding of technical and engineering aspects of the Distribution of power and electricity
Behavioral Competencies
- Communication and Interpersonal Relations
- Supervisory/Managerial Skills
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Managing Resources
- Business Focus
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