Environment, Health & Safety Manager

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Job ID: 40023 Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Field: Environment, Health & Safety Job Type: Permanent What you can expect Responsible for the implementation of the Health, Safety and Environment programs, including relevant regulatory compliance, and the requirements of Responsible Care Systems in BASF sites located in Lagos, Nigeria. This position also provides support and advice in regards to security & crisis management for West Africa. Core responsibilities will include the following:

Assisting the BASF West Africa management team with the development & implementation of strategies for the site’s environmental, health & safety to ensure compliance with legal and BASF guidelines
Maintaining effective technical functions with specific expertise in the areas of product development/modification, customer
Facilitating in the implementation of the BASF Responsible Care Programs including HSE directives, standards and requirements
Providing expert advice, judgement and analysis in regulatory compliance and due diligence programs
Facilitating all local, regional and global reporting requirements, in ensuring accurate, consistent and reliable data are reported in a timely manner
Facilitating in the investigation of all incidents and accidents, together with appropriate preventive and corrective actions in a timely manner
Identifying EHS training needs of Ilupeju site personnel and, in conjunction with line managers, ensure all training is completed as necessary
Conducting HSE management system reviews internally and externally based on Responsible Care, Transport and Distribution Safety, Process Safety
Co-ordinating Occupational Medicine & Health Protection programs, particularly medical examinations, travel medicine, first aid provision and health surveillance on specific hazardous substance exposures
Deputize for other HSEQ team members in absences, provide out of hours first response in case of incidents and accidents.  Acts as the local TDS advisor for Transport and Distribution Safety
Assisting the Country Cluster Head in all security related topics such as, consultation for Delegates and Travelers

What we expect

Tertiary qualification in Science or Technical field
Minimum of 4 – 8 years’ experience in an EHS position
Formal qualification and knowledge of EHS (e.g. OHS Act) Legislation and related SANS codes is desirable
Formal qualification in SHEQ systems (SAMTRAC, NEBOSH TQM, etc.) will be advantageous.

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https://www.myjobmag.com/job/108855/environment-health-amp-safety-manager-basf-the-chemical-company