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Safety Officer
About this role
The Safety Officer role is based in Lagos and targets professionals with a background in health, safety and environment. The position supports an indigenous oil and gas engineering and construction company, focusing on monitoring daily project activities for compliance with HSE policies and safety procedures. The officer conducts site checks, identifies hazards, enforces safety rules, and assists with risk assessments and safety communications among staff, contractors, and visitors. Responsibilities include conducting inspections, ensuring proper PPE use, participating in safety meetings, verifying permits and risk assessments, and supporting incident investigations and emergency readiness. The role requires coordinating safety documentation and maintaining records, while stopping unsafe work when necessary.
What you would do
- Conduct daily site inspections to identify hazards and unsafe conditions
- Ensure compliance with HSE policies, project safety plans, and regulations
- Verify PPE use and adherence to safe work procedures
- Participate in toolbox talks, safety inductions, and pre-task briefings
- Check permits to work, risk assessments, and JSA are in place before work begins
- Monitor high-risk activities (e.g., working at height, lifting, hot work)
- Report incidents, near misses, and safety violations promptly
- Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions
- Ensure safety facilities (extinguishers, first aid, exits) are available and maintained
- Maintain HSE documentation and report safety observations to supervisors
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's degree, HND or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or related field
- 2 to 4 years of relevant safety experience in oil and gas, construction, fabrication or industrial operations
- HSE training or certifications are an advantage
- Knowledge of site safety inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, toolbox talks and permit-to-work systems
- Familiarity with PPE requirements, emergency procedures and incident reporting
- Strong observation, communication, reporting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a demanding site environment and engage with workers at all levels
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