Health Safety & Security Officer Job at Wartsila Marine and Power Services Nigeria Limited

Wartsila is a global leader in smart technologies and complete lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. By emphasising sustainable innovation, total efficiency and data analytics, Wärtsilä maximises the environmental and economic performance of the vessels and power plants of its customers. In 2018, Wärtsilä’s net sales totalled EUR 5.2 billion with approximately 19,000 employees. The company has operations in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries around the world.

We are recruiting a suitable candidate to join our team in the position below:

Job Position: Health Safety & Security Officer

Job Location: Ewekoro, Ogun
Function: Quality & Operational Development
Job Category: Engineering
Report to: The Agreement Manager

Responsibilities
What will you be doing?

• Ensure plant compliance with legal obligations related to Health and Safety regulations by implementing QHSE policy, organization, and procedures.
• Support the Plant Health & Safety Committee, Customer Safety Manager etc. in taking ownership of QHSE Management Plan and appointing staff for carrying out QHSE functions.
• Authorize work permits after ensuring clearance for hazardous work, electrical isolations etc.
• Raise and follow up till closure of all site work permits and ensure Health and safety is properly considered for all activities.
• Receive and investigate reports of accidents, dangerous occurrences, and fire damage, determine causes for occurrence and recommend preventive actions. Maintain a system for recording, reporting and investigating injuries, accidents and dangerous occurrences.
• Identify the training needs and conduct QHSE related trainings at the plant and follow up with QHSE growth plan of entire team.
• Ensure periodic QHSE site visits and report all Hazards via the WeCare Portal.
• Ensure that firefighting arrangements are properly maintained and that all planned, and Emergency fire drills are carried out at plant and in agreed frequency.
• Prepare and coordinate internal QHSE audits at the plant and give prompt feedback to management team.
• Manage site Environmental team and ensure all areas are properly maintained at all times.
• Develop site Annual QHSE Management program
• Prepare site HIRAC, Evacuation and safety contingency plans according to Wartsila QHSE global policies.
• Ensure 100% compliance to LOTOTO and risk assessment on site.

Requirements
You will shine in this role when you have:

• B.Eng / B.Sc./ HND in any Engineering discipline or Social Sciences.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in QHSE (Experience in Power Plant Facility is as added advantage).
• Safety Certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OHSAS and other related safety trainings etc is an added advantage.

Desired Behaviours are as follows:

• Achieving results
• Making change happen
• Decisiveness and action orientation
• Planning and target setting
• Developing self and others
• Communication
• Situational and cultural sensitivity
• Business and Customer focus
• Strong Knowledge of QHSE Disciplines.

Why you and us:

• We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
• We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive work community where everyone can be their true self.
• We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them.
• We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition.