JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: HSE Specialist
JOB LEVEL & CATEGORY: FTE
JOB OBJECTIVE:
Head, Corporate DEPARTMENT A Health Safety, and Environment (HSE) Specialist is responsible for ensuring
REPORTS TO: Corporate Services
Services : the safety, health and environmental well-being of employees, contractors, and
the general public, promoting a proactive safety culture and sustainable
SUPERVISES: UNIT: HSE practices while aligning with organizational objectives, industry regulations and
future trends.
ACCOUNTABILITIES KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
▪ Develop and implement HSE Policies – Create, FINANCIAL: FUNCTIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
review, and update HSE policies, procedures, and Reduction in expenses related to workplace injuries, Proficiency in conducting risk assessments, hazard
guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory accidents, or environmental incidents. analysis, and incident investigations.
requirements Decrease in downtime costs due to fewer accidents or Familiarity with HSE management systems and
▪ Risk Assessment and Management – Identify, assess, safety-related disruptions. standards
and mitigate health and safety risks in the workplace Cost savings from implementing processes or Ability to lead safety initiatives and work closely with
and client’s place equipment that improve safety and operational cross-functional teams.
▪ Incident Investigation and Reporting – Investigate productivity.
incidents, near misses, and accidents, and report Decrease in utility expenses through sustainability GENERAL COMPETENCIES:
findings to management and regulatory authorities initiatives such as energy-efficient practices or renewable Strong problem-solving skills to identify risks and
▪ Employee Training and Awareness – Provide training energy adoption. recommend effective solutions.
and awareness programs to employees on HSE Avoidance of reputational damage costs due to Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for reporting and
policies, procedures, and best practices accidents or environmental incidents, which could documentation.
▪ Environmental Impact Assessment – Assess the indirectly affect revenue through lost business
environmental impact of organizational activities and opportunities. BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
develop strategies to minimize harm Meticulous approach to inspecting work
▪ Energy and Resources Conservation – Promote CUSTOMER: environments and documenting incidents.
Energy and resource conservation practices to Number or percentage of employees providing
reduce the organization’s environmental footprint feedback on safety issues. ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES:
▪ Regulatory Compliance – Ensure compliance with Measured through employee surveys to gauge attitudes BRREEF
relevant HSE laws, regulations, and standards and behaviors toward HSE.
▪ Audit and Inspection – Conduct regular audits and
inspections to ensure compliance with HSE policies INTERNAL BUSINESS PROCESS:
and procedures Percentage of facilities and employees complying with
▪ Reporting and Record-keeping – Maintain accurate access control protocols.
records and reports on HSE performance, incidents, Average time taken to respond to and manage a
and compliance security or safety emergency
▪ Stakeholder Engagement – Engage with
stakeholders, including employees, contractors and ORGANIZATION CAPACITY (PEOPLE & SYSTEM):
regulatory authorities, to ensure HSE concerns are Percentage of employees involved in emergency
addressed response drills.
▪ GSE Strategy Development – Develop and
implement an HSE strategy that aligns with
Organizational goals and objectives
▪ Budgeting and Resource Allocation – Manage HSE
budgets and resources to ensure effective
implementation of HSE policies and procedures
▪ Continuous Improvement – Foster a culture of
continuous improvement, encouraging employees
to identify and report HSE concerns and suggestions
▪ Team Management – lead and manage an HSE team
with Safety officers, providing guidance, support,
and development opportunities
PERSON SPECIFICATION/JOB PROFILE: Proactive and Responsible: Takes initiative to ensure safety compliance and prevent risks.
Ethical Integrity: Upholds safety and environmental standards with professionalism.
Adaptability: Responds effectively to emergencies or regulatory changes.
➢ Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
➢ Must be OHS or HSE certified
5-7 years of experience in health, safety or environmental management roles, preferably in industries like telecommunications,
EXPERIENCE:
FMCG, or construction.
BUDGET N435,703.03 (Net pay)
