Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer at Eko Maintenance Limited – Victoria Island, Lagos State

Eko Maintenance Limited is recruiting a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer in Victoria Island, Lagos, to manage workplace hazards, safety compliance, emergency planning and incident prevention.

Role Summary

We seek a results-driven Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer to protect workers, assets, and the environment while ensuring compliance with national and international laws.This role requires strong communication skills, resilience, and the ability to execute.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Management

• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA)
• Risk Register Maintenance
• Site Inspections

Compliance & Audits

• Adherence to Local & International Standards (OSHA, ISO 14001, Nigerian Factories Act, NESREA, NUPRC)
• Regulatory Enforcement

Incident Response

• Accident & Near-Miss Investigation
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Emergency Response Planning

Training & Communication

• Daily Toolbox Talks
• New Worker Safety Inductions
• Structured HSE Training Programs

Operations Oversight

• Monitor permit-to-work systems (hot work, confined spaces, working at heights) and enforce proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) use

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Establish safety and health goals and objectives, plans, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with the local rules and regulations.
• Analyze safety processes throughout the company; proactively seek areas of opportunity for improvement.
• Identify root causes of accidents; recommend changes to workflow, equipment, or other process elements; and develop and implement support systems to achieve safety objectives.
• Develop and maintain the site emergency response management system.
• Provide professional/technical/competent advice on all areas of safety in the workplace to all on-site personnel and enforce the implementation of corporate safety standards while supporting the implementation of periodic safety certification.
• Issue permits to work for risk-based jobs such as working at height, hot work, electrical work, confined space entry, and civil works in the brewery to all 3rd party contractors. Liaise with all stakeholders in the implementation of the permit-to-work system.
• Analyze incidents and accident data to propose corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate training programs for employees to continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge, and preparedness across the organization.
• Assist the Commercial, Engineering, and Operations Departments in their dealings with clients in all issues concerned with Health and Safety at work.
• Conduct safety audits, both internal and external.
• Provide technical support to Senior Management on any safety-related subjects.
• Prepares and enforces policies to establish a culture of health and safety.
• Reports on health and safety awareness, issues, and statistics.
• Inspect equipment and machinery to observe possible unsafe conditions
• Liaises between Clients on safety-related issues.
• Develop, evaluate, and upgrade safety programs.
• Maintain safety files and records.
• Perform other work-related tasks as required.

Requirements

• Candidates should possess a B.Sc./HND. (Upper credit/2.1) in any relevant discipline, with 2–4 years of experience in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or a related field.
• Experience in strong hazard identification, incident investigation, regulatory reporting, and communication skills
• Certifications: NEBOSH International General Certificate, ISPON membership, orrelevant certification in HSE
• Organizational skills – ability to manage numerous and simultaneous tasks.
• Ability to pay attention to detail to identify hazards.
• The ability to lead and motivate others.
• Team working skills to work cooperatively and liaise with people at all levels.
• The ability to communicate with and persuade others.
• Good diagnostic and problem-solving skills.
• The confidence to respond positively when under pressure.
• People management skills, high level of initiative, and self-management skills.Experience
• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to coach and trainotherstaff

Skills & Competencies

• Strong health, safety, and environmental skills.
• High energy and resilience.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Target-driven mindset.
• Basic knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices.
• Comfortable with outdoor fieldwork.
• Performance-oriented and disciplined.
• Strong follow-up culture.
• Able to work weekends (Saturdays) and as needed.
• Demonstrates an ownership mentality.