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Group Chief HSSE Officer

Adexen

Lagos, Nigeria

327 applicants

Job description

Job Introduction

    Adexen was mandated by a multinational corporation to recruit a Chief HSE Officer for its operations. The position is based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

    • Responsible for establishing Health and Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) best practice policies, standards and programs across the Group, Subsidiaries and Projects.
    • Responsible for leading the development, execution, monitoring and measurement of the Group strategic sustainability initiatives
    • Provides a leadership and mentoring role to the Business Unit  teams with a visible and uncompromised commitment to Sustainability and HSSE.
    • Promotes and oversees compliance programs on environmental, health and safety, and social issues which are relevant for the Group.
    • Manages extensive interface with executive management, site operations management, lenders and investors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
    • Responsible for the development of the Sustainability Report
    • Develop and drive the execution of the Group’s long-term Sustainability vision, mission and operating principles and HSSE strategic objectives and controls in line with the overall business objectives
    • Provide expertise and leadership to Group executives and management, enhancing awareness of Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and HSSE issues likely to have material impact on the business
    • Maintain an up-to-date perspective on relevant HSSE issues and provide timely input of new developments to Group management staff
    • Foster a culture of Sustainability, including a strong Safety attitude, through regular intra-group communications and education
    • Manage a Group Sustainability & HSSE function that supports the various Business Units, Operations and Projects in addressing their HSSE issues, risks and opportunities.
    • Develop and maintain Group HSSE policies, standards and guidelines
    • Foster an atmosphere of openness and information sharing across the group with respect to HSSE matters
    • Oversee subsidiary HSSE activities, provide technical guidance and support and act as HSSE knowledge champion for the Group
    • Oversee initiatives in the areas of climate change, sustainable design of products and operations and supply chain
    • Establish a measuring and reporting system to evaluate group's progress against the sustainability and HSSE targets for Group Management Team, HSSE Committee and provide regular update on progress to the GMD
    • Oversee the establishment of consistent, group-wide HSSE data management tracking systems and reporting framework and ensure appropriate internal controls, KPIs and measurement systems are in place to support Sustainability efforts
    • Oversee the investigation of subsidiary HSSE incidents and accidents and ensure proper mitigation action plans are put in place. Lead or participate in incident investigation

Desired Skills and Experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Engineering or HSSE related discipline
    • MBA will be a plus
    • Minimum of 10 years of work experience in a similar position within an international Group in relevant industries (oil & gas / chemical / manufacturing / cement / FMCG) 
    • Operational experience in emerging countries, preferably in Africa
    • Excellent technical knowledge of key HSSE issues, standards and practices across a spectrum including development projects and operations
    • Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and sectoral challenges pertaining to the area of Sustainability within Manufacturing, Oil&Gas, Mining and Agribusiness
    • Demonstrated success in improving HSSE performance and establishing best practices across a large multinational organization
    • Possess a sound understanding of HSSE policies and objectives, a sense of personal responsibility and the ability to identify and attach appropriate urgency to the requirements of various HSSE regulations and stakeholder expectations
    • Demonstrated ability to deliver results, create value and drive continuous performance improvement
    • Experienced in developing and implementing HSSE policies, plans and Integrated Management Systems according to IFC Performance Standards and ISO14001/ISO45001 international standards
    • In-depth knowledge of HSSE regulations and compliance strategies
    • Track record in influencing positive organizational change
    • Significant depth of experience at a senior management level with general oversight of EHSS programs and community and external stakeholder relations
    • Highly analytical, ability to synthesize information and offer recommendations/solutions
    • High level of personal ethics
We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.

Industry

Industry & Manufacturing

Job Seniority

Director

Job Category

HSE & Security

Employment Type

Full time

Experience

10 - 15 years

Skills

Reports, Occupational Health, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Performance Management, Team Management

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