Emergency Response Coordinator

About this role

The role is for an Emergency Response Coordinator based in Lagos, Nigeria, working with Dangote Industries Limited. The position involves coordinating safety and emergency response activities, developing and implementing disaster response plans, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The employer operates within the Dangote Group, a diversified Nigerian conglomerate with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance, and the role requires interaction with local authorities and internal teams. The job expects extensive experience in safety, risk assessment, incident investigation, training, and emergency management. This advert lists qualifications related to industrial safety, first aid, and leadership, with a requirement for a long track record in the cement or manufacturing sector and a valid driver’s licence.

What you would do

• Collect and analyse safety data and maintain records for safety programs.
• Administer random and post-accident testing and document results.
• Design, update and implement disaster response, evacuation and hazard mitigation plans.
• Assist with accident investigations and communicate recommendations.
• Identify hazardous conditions and propose controls or PPE.
• Support approved corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Conduct hazard risk analyses and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate response teams and manage the emergency operations centre during crises.
• Liaise with local authorities, police, fire departments and relief organisations.
• Develop safety training materials and conduct inductions, drills and staff trainings.

What they are asking for

• Certification or licence from a recognised fire institute.
• Diploma or equivalent in Industrial Safety or related discipline.
• Minimum of ten years relevant work experience in safety, mining or manufacturing.
• Certificate in First Aid.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to analyse incidents and propose solutions.
• Adequate knowledge of cement and manufacturing industry.
• Knowledge of mining and explosives regulations.
• Strong leadership, management and organisational skills.

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