Oando Plc is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions provider with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigeria Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP).
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: EHS Officer
Location: Lagos, NG
Job Type: Full Time
Reports to: EHS Manager – Lagos & Abuja
Supervises: Interns
Interfaces: HR, Services, Corporate Communications, Regulatory Agencies, Contractors
Job Purpose
- The EHS Officer is responsible for implementing and maintaining the company’s EHS policies and procedures.
- The role will ensure compliance with all relevant local, national, and international EHS regulations, support the development of a safety – conscious culture, and mitigate risks to personnel, assets, and the environment.
Major Responsibility Area
- Ensure adherence to relevant EHS laws, regulations, and company policies
- Identify, assess, and mitigate EHS risks in the office environment.
- Investigate incidents, near-misses, and accidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
- Conducting supplier/contractor EHS audits to ensure suppliers’ management systems and procedures are developed and implemented in accordance with the company’s standards.
- Designing and organizing events to promote the EHS culture and behaviour-based safety in the company.
- Coordinate and manage EHS meetings , including agenda setting, speaker coordination, and topic selection to ensure informative and engaging sessions.
- Supervise all maintenance activities within the head office, ensuring compliance with EHS policies and procedures, including Permit to Work (PTW) approvals.
- Participate in EHS – MS audits/facility inspections (including OER field operations and project activities)
- Actively participate in and support EHS improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with advocacy groups to promote and enhance the company’s stance on emerging and revised EHS policies.
- Maintaining a database for tracking action plans arising from incident investigations, audits, EHS meetings, etc., until closeout.
- Support the development and implementation of emergency response protocols and participate in regular drills.
- Develop and deliver EHS training programs for office staff, promoting EHS awareness and best practices
- Ensure the office environment is safe and healthy, conducting regular inspections and audits
- Conduction of EHS orientation for new employees
- Ensuring implementation of the project-specific EHS plans and compliance with the company’s EHS Management System.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date EHS records, including incident reports, training records, and audit results.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual EHS reports for senior management, ensuring accurate data on key EHS metrics.
- Foster collaboration with internal stakeholders (services, HR, Corporate Communications) and external stakeholders (regulatory agencies, contractors) to ensure seamless EHS management.
- Design and implement health initiatives in collaboration with the occupational health consultant to enhance employee medical outcomes.
- Perform other duties as directed by the EHS Manager
Job Specification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Process Engineering (or a related field).
- A master’s degree in a related discipline is an added advantage.
- OSHA certification or equivalent
- Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
- Willingness to travel to company locations for audits, inspections, and training.
- Possession of ISO 45001 and 14001 Lead Auditor Certifications is desirable
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian and international EHS regulations and standards.
- Administrative skills, including proficiency in typical MS Office applications (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- 3-5 years of EHS experience in oil and gas industry or a related sector with focus on risk management, emergency response, monitoring, and compliance reporting
- Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. ISPON, NES, IOSH, COREN, MNSE, IIRSM, etc.)
- NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
- Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics
Core Competencies:
- Knowledge of EHS principles, practices, and regulations
- Ability to identify, asses, and mitigate EHS risks
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including employees, contractors, and regulatory agencies
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Contractor and Supplier Management
- Good written & oral communication skills
- Familiarity with Nigerian EHS regulations, laws, and industry standards.
- Skill in investigating incidents, identifying root causes, and reporting findings.
- Should possess expertise in contractor EHS management.
- Emergency/Crisis Management
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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