HSE Specialist

About the Job

SANY Nigeria is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist to establish and lead HSE practices across our operations in Nigeria.

This role will support our warehouse, assembly yards, equipment offloading activities, logistics operations, maintenance facilities, and field service operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing HSE systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting safe work practices, and driving a strong safety culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

HSE Systems & Compliance

• Develop and implement HSE policies, procedures, risk assessments, audits, inspections, and reporting systems.
• Establish safety standards and controls across company operations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE regulations and requirements.

Operational & Equipment Safety

• Drive safe working practices across warehouses, workshops, assembly yards, logistics operations, and field activities.
• Support safe equipment offloading, lifting, rigging, transportation, and maintenance activities.
• Monitor workplace hazards and implement appropriate control measures.

Incident Management

• Lead incident, accident, and near-miss investigations.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain accurate incident records and reporting.

Training & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct HSE inductions, toolbox talks, safety campaigns, and emergency drills.
• Develop emergency response and evacuation plans.
• Monitor HSE performance and recommend improvement initiatives.

Profile Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in HSE roles within heavy equipment, construction, mining, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, engineering, or related industries.
• Strong experience conducting risk assessments, inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Good understanding of warehouse safety, workshop safety, equipment operations, lifting and rigging activities, contractor management, and environmental compliance.
• NEBOSH IGC or equivalent recognized HSE certification is required.
• ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IOSH, OSHA, First Aid, or Fire Safety certifications are advantageous.
• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline.
• Strong communication, reporting, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel to operational sites when required.

Why SANY?

Join a global heavy machinery leader and play a critical role in building and strengthening HSE systems across a growing organization. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on operational safety, regulatory compliance, and employee wellbeing across diverse industrial operations.

Method of Application

• Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply directly through LinkedIn.
• Alternatively, interested candidates may submit their CV to [email protected].