MPI Group comprises of a couple of strategic businesses into Engineering, Telecom, Real Estate, Construction.
We are recruiting to fill the position below: Job Title: HSE Officer
Location: Awka, Anambra Employment Type: Full-time
Role Overview
We are seeking a responsible and safety-conscious HSE Officer to implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental standards across project sites and company operations.
The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with applicable HSE regulations, and preventing workplace accidents and environmental incidents.
Responsibilities Services of the Health & Safety Officer during the construction phase of a project include:
Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan
Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities
Attend project planning meetings
Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans
Attend the contractors site handover
Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings
Facilitate site health and safety meetings
Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections
Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors
Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans
Conduct site safety inductions
Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits
Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents
Oversee the maintenance of all records
Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems
Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements
Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system
Review and update the health and safety plan
Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or HND in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
3–5 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments.
Relevant HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent.
Good knowledge of workplace safety regulations, hazard identification, and risk assessment.
Strong observation, reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to conduct safety inspections, training, and incident investigations.
Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.