Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI) is a leading consultancy, training, and development institute, certified across multiple industries in which we operate. We are dedicated to supporting Public and Private Organizations, Oil & Gas companies and their host communities, Manufacturing and Production firms, Energy providers, Hospitality businesses, and Educational institutions.
Our mission is to bridge skills gaps, provide expert guidance on emerging upskilling needs, and develop human resource capacity in line with global best practices and standards. By aligning workforce development with organizational goals and facilitating technology transfer, we help institutions achieve sustainable growth and long-term competitiveness.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: HSE Officer, Facilitator & Facility Officer Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers Employment Type: Full-time Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Occasional travel required) Reporting To: Head of Technical Services, Infrastructure & Equipment Grade Band: Grade 6 (GOII)
About the Role
Dexterous Applied Training Institute (DATI) is seeking a proactive, highly disciplined HSE Officer, Facilitator & Facility Officer to manage facility operations, lead health and safety compliance, and facilitate safety training programs.
In this dual-impact role, you will implement DATI’s Health, Safety, and Environment Management System (HSE-MS), lead Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments (HIRA), direct emergency drills, oversee physical facility infrastructure and utilities, and deliver safety training instruction to learners in classroom and practical environments.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Management System (SMS) & HIRA: Implement DATI’s corporate and technical safety frameworks, conduct daily workplace inspections, execute HIRA, and lead daily toolbox briefings.
Safety Instruction & Facilitation: Deliver technical safety training curricula to DATI learners, maintaining a target of over 80% student pass rate on HSE assessments.
Incident Investigation & Compliance: Investigate near-misses and accidents using root-cause analysis, enforce regulatory compliance, maintain MSDS records, and close out identified hazards within 48 hours.
Facility & Utilities Oversight: Manage corporate utilities (power, water, HVAC), waste disposal, routine maintenance, and contract support staff (cleaners, janitors, contracted security) to ensure continuous facility readiness.
Emergency Preparedness & Audits: Conduct weekly safety audits and execute quarterly emergency response drills (fire, evacuation, spill response).
Qualifications & Key Requirements
Education: Minimum of a B.Sc. (2nd Class Upper) or HND (Upper Credit) in Environmental Sciences, Safety Engineering, or a related discipline. NEBOSH or OSHA certification is required.
Experience: 3+ years implementing safety management systems, leading HIRA and incident investigations, executing facility management, and delivering safety training.
Core Skills: HIRA methodology, root-cause analysis (5 Whys, Fishbone, TapRooT), adult learning/instructional delivery, facility maintenance oversight, audit reporting, and emergency response planning.
Technical Skills: Proficient in use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
What We Look For:
Uncompromising safety champions who maintain zero-tolerance standards for workplace hazards.
Engaging technical facilitators capable of instructing learners effectively in classroom and workshop settings.
Calm, decisive leaders skilled at managing crisis response and conducting emergency drills.
Analytical professionals with strong attention to detail regarding regulatory compliance, audit reports, and facility uptime.
Salary N3,700,000 - N4,100,000 annually.