Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC Plc) was established to distribute quality electric power to its customers, using modern technology and tools. The company desires to build a team of professionals who will manage its operations under global best practices.
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company, (AEDC) the electric distribution company for the FCT, Niger, Kogi and Nassarawa States, is currently recruiting to fill the following position:
Position: Health, Safety and Environment Officer
Location: Abuja, Nigeria.
This role reports to the regional team lead in the regional office.
He/She is responsible for ensuring all officers comply with HSE rules and regulations within the assigned area office.
Legislation and Compliance Monitoring:
Monitor safety legal requirements and produce appropriate standards, guidance and advice on compliance
Conduct regular safety inspections in all work places to identify potential hazards, produce corrective action reports and facilitate implementation of corrective measures to prevent accidents.
Carryout independent audits of safety performance and practice, to ensure compliance to safety procedures and advising the company on future strategy to deliver improved performance
Safety Performance Monitoring:
Monitor the company’s performance against safety objectives and performance indicators, to facilitate analysis and recommend preventive measures
Conduct safety induction training for AEDC Staff and contractor staff to ensure safety responsibilities and roles are well understood.
Facilitate investigation of all company incidents to establish root causes of the incidents so as to make appropriate recommendations and prevent recurrence
Interface with Regulators:
Maintain positive relations with enforcing authorities and external organizations, i.e. NERC, NEMSA, Ministry of Labour Inspector of Factories, Public Health Officers, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Minimum Qualification Required:
A First Degree in Earth Sciences, Engineering preferably Electrical or / and natural Sciences
Additional Qualification Required:
A professional qualification in Risk Management / Loss Prevention and Health Safety & Environment Management will be an added advantage.
Minimum Experience Required:
3 - 5 Years hands-on industry experience in a similar industry / Oil and Gas Industry
Experience/Knowledge of the job - depth of understanding covering:
Impact of managing safety on the Company’s business objectives / bottom-line
Elements of a Safety Management System and awareness of the relevant ISO standards (OSHAS18001)
Auditing systems (process description)
Incident Investigation and Analysis (process description / exercise)
Performance Reporting & Analysis (hands on exercise)
Strong Communication and interpersonal skills
All potential job applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and cover letter addressed to:
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company Plc,
1, Ziquinchor Street, Off IBB Way
The Executive Director, Human Resources and Corporate Services.
Only applications sent directly to the above address and follow the above instructions will be considered.
Application Deadline: 27th May, 2016
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