Job Reference EPSM/09/2016Functional areas Quality and SustainabilityDepartment Quality & Sustainability
Job Details The Engineering & Projects Safety Manager reports to the Country Safety ManagerThis position will be responsible for implementing and/or administering safety programs during the life of engineering/construction projects Day to day, the engineering and projects safety manager will be involved in making sure safety design requirements of engineering and construction projects, equipment and machinery are met The Key Responsibilities of the role are:
Conducts compliance evaluations of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure that regulatory environmental, safety, and health standards of the company and all applicable codes are followed
Verifies and ensures that all field project activities are performed according to the Company safety policy, regulations, standards and procedures, promoting all preventive and corrective actions as required
Reviews projects safety management plans, method statements, construction drawings and risk assessments
Reviews plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to make sure they meet safety requirements
Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment
Guides engineers in how to incorporate safety requirements into the engineering project designs
Oversees safety issues during project development
Prepares and reviews technical reports, correspondence, and safety procedures
Promotes and encourages sustained implementation and continuous improvement of best safety practice, culture and performance
Checks that contractors perform their activities in accordance with all the safety applicable procedures, regulation and standards and contractual Safety requirements
Promoting all necessary action to ensure that the said procedures and regulations are observed
Organize, plan and participate in periodic safety walk-through, assessments,inspections and audits on site, prepare all the relevant reports, action plans, verify the follow up and the timely execution of the corrective action
Organize and participate in all relevant project sites safety meetings, prepares the relevant minutes of meetings (MOM), Lead weekly Safety meetings with contractors
Organize in case of work incidents/accidents a full investigation of the event, finalized to the identification and execution of corrective measures to avoid re-occurrence
Prepare and update the projects safety statistics, verify the performance versus the project and corporate safety objective, targets and performance indicators; propose recovery plan in case of mismatch
Prepare Safety training materials; procedures & processes for construction and Engineering Operations
Participate in HAZOP, HAZID studies and JSA risk assessments to mitigate Safety risks
Prepare company and project documentations (Plans, procedures, risk assessments etc) regarding Engineering and Construction Operations
Control, approve and audit of safety documentations of all contractors and their subcontractors
Organize general Safety auditing system for all contractors and their subcontractors
Organize and also execute site audits for all contractors and their subcontractors
Prepare audit reports and record open item to an action item list for tracking
Prepare Contractor evaluation reports
Prepare Safety checklists for Project sites & Engineering inspections
Prepare training matrix, procedure and materials for all project employees
Prepare monthly & weekly reports including KPIs for Contractors
Prepare Safety incentive system for the Project including subcontractors Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Education level
BSc or HND in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or other related fieldsA masters degree will be of added advantage
Experience needed 6
Desired candidate profile
BSc or HND in Industrial, Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or other related fields
Desired candidate must be a member ISPON (Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria); Recognized Health & Safety qualification (OHSAS 18001 and NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety & Health)
Membership of any of the following bodies would also be an advantage; Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE)/ National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)/ International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM) Experience:
Safety/Engineering/ Construction/ Project Management experience (Minimum of 5 years) within a beverage/soft drinks or similar process manufacturing / Construction/ Engineering Company
In depth knowledge of key Health & Safety practices and associated legislative requirements at national level essential
Ability to investigate and identify root causes behind H&S issues/incidents and develop pragmatic options for resolution
Safety Management and Technical understanding
Project Management skills
Able to review Designs, Specifications and Plans
Good time management skills essential
Ability to organize and manage mixed ability teams in order to solve specific H&S related problems
Good awareness of organizational structures for effective ownership and management of Health& Safety; Job design; performance management
Audio/visual skills in presentation of information and training material are essential
Enthusiastic with the ability to drive and enforce standards and influence
Ability to design and deliver training courses to different levels of Employees and Contractors
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to develop good relations at all levels both internally and externally
Post holder must be highly motivated and flexible in approach, with ability to prioritize, plan and implement his or her own work with little direct supervision
Excellent command of English language required – written and spoken
Willingness to travel within and outside the country
Good understanding of CAD/CAM Design application, MS Office Applications
Experience working in high-stress environments and a proven ability to exercise judgment even in a crisis
Job location Head OfficeClosing date 2016-09-28
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