Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety Officer – Inspection (Cement Industry)

Job ID: Okpella Safety – 0027
Location: Okpella, Edo
Job type: Full time
Category: DCP – HSSE

Job Summary

• Ensure that the DCP OH&S policy is understood and implemented at shop floor level.
• Support plant operations with the implementation of H&S initiatives, H&S management system, and H&S programs
• Conduct safety training and awareness programs in line with the DCP annual HSE goals and targets.
• Maintain all documents and records as per Ghanaian Laws relating to H&S with regard to plant operations.
• Inspection of plant and equipment is carried out for maintaining safe work place

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct identification, assessment and analysis of the hazardous activities within the operations
• Conduct various H&S trainings and awareness programs including induction training of all
• Conduct regular inspections of plant and equipment
• Conduct regular tool box talk with shop floor
• Inspect on going work to ensure compliance of Permit to Work system
• Assist plant managers in conducting Job Safety Analysis as and when required
• Conduct surveys to check quality and adequacy of these, but are not limited to the following:
• Lifting equipment
• Pressure vessels
• Portable electrical equipment
• PPEs
• Scaffoldings
• Elevated work
• Implement annual H&S improvement plan and monitor its implementation
• maintain relevant documents/records for safety and ensure they are properly maintained at the plant
• Attend all shutdowns and major breakdowns from H&S point of view
• Comply with all relevant H&S legal requirements

Requirements
Education and Work Experience:

• Minimum of a Degree in Environmental Sciences / Mechanical Engineering and Professional Certification in EHS by a National or Internationally recognized organization.
• Minimum of three (3) years working experience

Skills, Knowledge & Competencies:

• Very good knowledge/experience on Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments and control
• Very good knowledge on Fire Safety Management
• Good understanding of PTW system and RCA
• Understanding of Ghanaian Laws related to H&S
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs
• Good knowledge of H&S audits and inspection
• Understanding of typical plant operations/dynamics
• Experience in Cement industry or other heavy industry
• Initiative & drive
• Good analytical and problem solving ability
• Execution
• Team Player
• Communication skills

Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Provident Fund
• Paid time off
• Training & Development

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.