HSE Officer

1. HSE Leadership & Strategic Management

• Develop, implement, and review the company’s HSE policy, objectives, and performance targets in line with business goals.
• Lead the HSE department and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior HSE staff.
• Coordinate HSE activities across land transport (trucking/hauling), marine operations (shipping), logistics hubs, and maintenance facilities.
• Represent the company in regulatory engagements, audits, and stakeholder meetings related to safety and environment.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Audit Management

• Ensure compliance with local and international HSE laws, including road transport safety standards, maritime regulations (e.g., ISM Code, MARPOL), and environmental protection laws.
• Conduct internal audits and manage external audits (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001, TAPA, AEO).
• Maintain liaison with regulatory bodies (e.g., NIMASA, FRSC, VIO, EPA, Port Authorities) and ensure timely submission of statutory reports.

3. Risk Assessment & Hazard Control

• Oversee enterprise-wide risk assessments for high-risk activities such as cargo handling, vehicle maintenance, driver fatigue, night driving, vessel operations, and hazardous material transport.
• Implement engineering, administrative, and PPE-based controls to mitigate operational risks.
• Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and ensure risk registers are updated and action-tracked.

4. Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

• Lead investigations into serious incidents, accidents, spills, or near-misses across haulage and shipping operations.
• Apply formal methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, TapRooT) to determine root causes and recommend systemic improvements.
• Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to closure and report trends to executive leadership.

5. Safety Training & Culture Development

• Design and deliver targeted HSE training programs for drivers, ship crews, dispatchers, warehouse staff, and mechanics.
• Promote behavioral safety programs and lead safety campaigns (e.g., Defensive Driving, Fatigue Management, Safe Mooring Practices).
• Monitor safety culture through surveys, observations, and reporting metrics; drive continuous improvement initiatives.

6. Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Response

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans for transport and maritime scenarios (e.g., road accidents, oil spills, fire at terminal, vessel grounding).
• Organize and lead emergency drills (fire, evacuation, spill response, man-overboard) quarterly and ensure lessons are documented.
• Serve as a core member of the company’s crisis management team during major incidents.

7. Fleet & Vessel Safety Oversight

• Work closely with fleet managers and marine superintendents to ensure vehicles and vessels meet safety and environmental standards.
• Review maintenance schedules, defect reporting systems, and pre-trip inspection compliance.
• Monitor telematics data (e.g., speeding, harsh braking) and collaborate with operations to improve driver behavior.

8. Environmental Management

• Implement environmental protection measures related to fuel consumption, emissions, waste oil disposal, ballast water management, and noise pollution.
• Ensure proper handling, labeling, and transportation of dangerous goods (ADR/IMDG compliance).
• Support sustainability initiatives, including carbon footprint tracking and green logistics practices.

9. Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive HSE records: incident reports, training logs, inspection checklists, audit findings, and permit-to-work systems.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly HSE performance dashboards for senior management and board reporting.

• Preferably hold one or more of the following: NEBOSH IGC/IDip, IOSH, OSHA 30, ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor, IEMA, or equivalent.
• Additional maritime certifications (e.g., ISM, STCW) are highly desirable.

• Minimum of 3 years of progressive HSE experience, with at least 1 years in transport, logistics, haulage, or shipping/maritime industry
• Proven experience managing HSE teams and multi-site operations.