HSE Officer Job at Saro Agrosciences

Saro Agrosciences is the flagship company of Saroafrica International group and was established in 1991. Saro Agrosciences has grown into a leading player in the agriculture industry. We are passionately committed to empowering the Nigerian farmer with superior agro-inputs like crop protection products, seeds, fertilizers, and knowledge that will enable these farmers to increase their yield and livelihood in a sustainable manner.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: HSE Officer
Job Location: Magboro, Ogun
Employment Type: Full Time

Job Purpose


  • The ideal candidate should have 8 years cognate experience in HSE in a manufacturing facility, should be able to multitask and develop comprehensive reports on factory HSE practices to be submitted to the plant manager. Ideal candidate must be well versed in HSE trends and indicators and must be good in report writing.

Duties / Responsibilities
Health, Safety and Environmental Management:

  • Design, implement and communicate the HSE management system to meet OHSAS ISO 45001: 2018 requirements and ISO 14001:2015 requirements
  • Prioritize and provide advice promptly on OHSAS 18001 standards
  • Develop, implement, execute, and manage strategies to prevent workplace injuries, and environmental incidences and achieve the annual target set by management for HSE performance
  • Advise on HSE trends and indicators
  • Supervise the plant’s Health, Safety and Environment program and facilitate internal audits of the safety management systems
  • Promote HSE practice to ensure staff compliance with health, environmental, and safety rules and regulations
  • Review all safety rules regularly and, where necessary, recommend suitable changes.

Regulatory and Governance Abilities:

  • Regular reporting to the plant manager on factory HSE practices.

Education and Experience

  • B.Sc. / HND with a minimum of Second class upper in Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related course
  • At least 8 years of cognate experience in HSE in a manufacturing facility.
  • Occupational Health & Safety qualification (HSE level 3) is an added advantage.
  • NEBOSH Certificate, Membership of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria ISPON will be a plus.

Required Skills / Abilities:

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask
  • Must be well versed in HSE trends and indicators
  • Report writing and analysis.

Age Requirement:

  • Qualified candidates should not be more than 35 years old.