Safety Officer - Oil & Gas

About the role

Sulzer is looking for a Safety Officer to join its Services Safety team in Nigeria. You will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the Health, Safety and Environment (SHE) management system in the plant and for working with oil and gas clients.

Key responsibilities

• Establish, document and maintain an effective, legally compliant SHE management system
• Meet environmental standards according to defined regulatory standards
• Ensure contractors comply with Sulzer's health, safety and environmental standards
• Implement a hazard identification strategy through audits, site management walks and inspections
• Work closely with site supervision to promote safe working practices
• Review and update ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 procedures, and regularly improve the system
• Collate and publish health and safety statistics and present them to clients and management
• Raise awareness of environmental impacts and lead SHE campaigns and meetings
• Update risk assessments, review legal appointments and contractor SHE files monthly, and carry out routine site inspections
• Ensure lift plans are in place and HHA work is assessed and recorded

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from a recognised institution
• NEBOSH IGC, ISPON Level 2 and 3, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications, incident investigation certificate and first aid certificate
• Valid driver's licence; NEBOSH Diploma is an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years of practical SHE experience
• Experience in the oil and gas industry, electromechanical environments and with government regulators
• Experience managing client SHE requirements and audits; plant and offshore experience is advantageous

What we offer

• Medical aid and provident fund
• Exposure to diverse projects in the oil and gas and electromechanical sectors
• Continuous learning and professional development
• A collaborative environment with experienced professionals and global SHE networks