Deputy Manager, Health, Safety and Enviroment (Okpella Cement Plc)
Dangote Group, Nigeria

Job Summary

• Ensure that the DCP HSSE policy is implemented on site and support plant operations with the implementation of Helth amp; Safety initiatives, Safety management system, and Safety programs.
• Design, develop and implement safety training and awareness programs in line with DCP annual HSE gaol and target.
• Advise on and monitor cpmpliance with all Nigerian Federal Lawas relating to Hamp;S with regards to plant operations.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct identification, assessment, and analysis of the hazardous activities within operations.
• Oversee development of a site induction package outlining the major hazards and the safety requirements to avoid or control those hazards.
• Advise management on deficiencies in the safety performance at the operations.
• Develop a plant-based Hamp;S training and development plan based on the needs of each operation and the major hazards identified.
• Oversee the quality of induction safety programs being conducted for both the plant and contractor employees.
• Conduct and coordinate internal and external systems audits to evaluate Hamp;S performance.
• Ensure specific surveys and reporting are conducted in an approved format.
• These surveys may include, but are not limited to the following:
• Develop an annual Hamp;S improvement plan and monitor its implementation.
• Ensure relevant documents/records for safety are properly maintained at plant.
• Provide specialist advise on matters relating to Hamp;S
• Ensure compliance to all relevant Hamp;S legal requirements.

1. Lifting equipment
2. Pressure vessels
3. Occupational noise
4. Thermal exposure
5. Chemical exposure
6. Air quality
7. Illumination

• Develop an annual Hamp;S improvement plan and monitor its implementation.
• Ensure relevant documents/records for safety are properly maintained at plant.
• Provide specialist advise on matters relating to Hamp;S
• Ensure compliance to all relevant Hamp;S legal requirements.

Requirements

Education and Qualification Requirements

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering.
• Qualified as an Hamp;S Practitioner by a National or Internationally recognized organization
• Minimum of 12 years relevant experience as an HSSE professional

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent knowledge of Safety Management.
• Understanding of current concepts in Safety and/or related integrated management systems.
• Understanding of Nigerian Federal Laws related to Safety
• Knowledge of Audit and Inspection.
• Ability to conduct safety training.
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs.
• Understanding of typical plant operations/dynamics
• Experience in Cement industry or other heavy industry
• Initiative, drive and teamwork
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training amp; Development

Job Rewards and Benefits