Sunbeth Energies primarily specialises in the storage of petroleum products and other hydrocarbons.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HSE Officer, CNG

Location: Idokpa, Edo
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• To support and enforce compliance to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) standards at the CNG daughter plant, ensuring a safe working environment and adherence to all applicable safety and environmental regulations.

Job Details

• Conducts regular HSE inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments (HIRA/JSA) across the plant to identify hazards and recommend mitigation measures.
• Assists in the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near-misses, identifying root causes and tracking the implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintains and inspects firefighting equipment, gas detection systems, and other emergency response resources to ensure they are in good working condition.
• Coordinates traffic controllers to ensure that customer vehicles are appropriately positioned and pose minimal disruption to free flow of traffic on the main road and oversees vehicular movement within the forecourt.
• Conducts toolbox talks, safety inductions, and awareness programs for staff and contractors to promote a positive safety culture daily and during routine safety drills.
• Monitors environmental compliance, including waste management, emissions, and spill prevention, in line with regulatory standards.
• Maintains accurate HSE records, statistics, and reports, assisting in the preparation of periodic performance dashboards.
• Supports the planning and execution of emergency response drills and mock exercises for gas leaks, fire, or other credible scenarios.
• Monitors and enforces compliance with the Permit to Work (PTW) system, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and other critical safety procedures for high-risk activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of a First Degree or HND in Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science or Management, Chemistry, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of HSE experience in oil and gas, CNG, LPG or comparable high-hazard operations, including hands-on conduct of audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC), or an equivalent recognized HSE certification, is required. NEBOSH Diploma or a recognized environmental qualification is highly desirable.
• Valid training in fire-fighting, first aid and emergency response is required.
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc in HSE, Environmental Management or Engineering) will be an added advantage.
• Membership of a relevant professional HSE body is desirable.
• Practical competence in HIRA/JSA, Permit to Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and root-cause analysis methods for incident and near-miss investigation.
• Strong working knowledge of gas hazards at high-pressure CNG facilities, including leak detection, gas detection systems and the inspection of firefighting and emergency equipment.
• Working knowledge of NMDPRA safety requirements and NESREA environmental requirements, including waste management, emissions and spill prevention.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and run toolbox talks, safety inductions and emergency drills for staff and contractors.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, for HSE records, statistics and performance dashboards.
• Ability to manage vehicle flow and coordinate traffic controllers on a busy forecourt.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.