Safety Health Environment Quality Officer

Job description

1             Purpose

Drive continuous improvement, lead the planning, implementation, and monitoring of occupational safety and health strategies to ensure a safe working environment across the Premises. This role supports compliance with relevant legislation and standards, mitigates operational risks, and embeds a proactive safety culture within the organisation

2             Key Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with top management to determine the strategic direction and associated activities for continual improvement of the Company’s SHEQ management programme

Develop, implement and maintain SHEQ management systems

Develop, update, and implement quality, health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations

Serve as a custodian of all SHEQ related matters for the Company

Provide advice to top management and assist with the implementation of new and/or existing SHEQ-related legislation, rules and Company standards.

Ensure compliance with internal HSE standards, national and international applicable SHEQ legislation, including relevant energy sector OHS regulations.

Develop and deliver SHEQ-related training programs for staff and contractors to increase proficiency in HSE practices.

Promote safety awareness campaigns to foster a positive HSE culture.

Ensure comprehensive emergency preparedness and response training for all employees, covering critical scenarios such as fires, electrical hazards, and chemical spills.

Ensure contractors adhere to Company HSE policies and standards.

Conduct risk assessments and implement effective mitigation measures for high-risk operational and project work activities.

3             Basic Qualifications

G12 School Certificate, Diploma in an Engineering Field, Computer Skills (MS Word & Excel – Intermediate), 3 years experience in Safety. Strong Communication, Leadership & Supervision Skills