HSE Officer

Job summary

The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer plays a critical frontline role in driving operational compliance, promoting a zero-harm safety culture, and safeguarding workforce well-being.

Min Qualification: Degree Experience Level: Mid level Experience Length: 3 years Language Requirement: English Working Hours: Full Time - 8 to 5 Applicant Location: Kano, Nigeria

Job descriptions & requirements

Responsibilities:

Safety Policy Implementation & Compliance:

• Implement, monitor, and enforce comprehensive workplace Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, standard operating procedures, and safety frameworks.
• Ensure absolute operational alignment with local, national, and international environmental and occupational safety legislation (e.g., Factories Act, OSHA, ISO 45001, ISO 14001 standards).
• Maintain complete documentation, safety logs, compliance records, inspection reports, and regulatory filings for internal and external auditing.

Risk Assessment & Workplace Audits:

• Conduct regular, proactive Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and hazard evaluations across machinery, operational processes, and plant environments.
• Carry out routine workplace inspections, internal audits, and safety walkthroughs to identify unsafe conditions or non-compliant behaviors.
• Recommend and enforce practical corrective and preventive action plans (CAPAs) to mitigate operational risks and environmental impacts.

Incident Management & Investigation:

• Lead immediate response efforts for all workplace incidents, accidents, occupational injuries, and near-misses.
• Conduct root-cause analyses (RCA) for safety breaches and compile detailed incident investigation reports containing actionable recommendations.
• Track the execution of post-incident corrective measures to prevent recurring hazards.

Emergency Preparedness & Training:

• Develop, review, and maintain facility emergency response plans, evacuation procedures, fire drills, and disaster management protocols.
• Coordinate and deliver toolbox talks, HSE orientation sessions, and specialized safety training programs for employees, contractors, and site visitors.
• Ensure proper selection, distribution, inspection, and mandatory compliance regarding Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) across all facility units.

Core Competencies:

• HSE Policy Implementation & Enforcement
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (JSA/HIRA)
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Regulatory Compliance & Auditing (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001)
• Emergency Preparedness & Response Management
• Safety Training, Toolbox Talks & Coaching
• Corrective & Preventive Action (CAPA) Management
• Industrial Hygiene & PPE Compliance
• Environmental Impact & Waste Management
• Technical Report Writing & Documentation

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Incident Metrics: Reduced Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and high reporting rates for near-miss events.
• Audit Compliance: High percentage resolution rate for identified audit non-conformances and inspection action items within target deadlines.
• Training & Onboarding: 100% safety onboarding compliance for new staff and contractors, along with consistent toolbox talk execution.
• Inspection Frequency: Timely execution of scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly HSE workplace audits.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related technical discipline.
• Professional certification in occupational safety (e.g., NEBOSH International General Certificate, IOSH, OSHA 30-Hour, or ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 Lead Auditor) is highly required.
• 2–3+ years of direct experience as an HSE Officer, preferably within manufacturing, processing plants, industrial operations, or heavy logistics sectors.
• Sound understanding of local industrial health and safety legislation, environmental codes, and global regulatory frameworks.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, hazard identification, incident report writing, and industrial hygiene monitoring.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills to deliver effective safety training and write precise technical reports.
• High assertiveness and interpersonal influence to enforce strict compliance and foster a safety-first mindset among operational teams.
• Active work in industrial plant settings, requiring daily use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including hard hats, safety boots, high-visibility gear, and eye/hearing protection.