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Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: HSE Officer
Location: Kogi
Employment type: Full-time
The HSE Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing safety policies, procedures, and statutory regulations within the manufacturing plant. The role focuses on safeguarding factory personnel, minimizing workplace hazards associated with heavy industrial machinery (extruders, circular looms, conversion lines), ensuring proper handling of raw polypropylene polymers, and maintaining a zero-harm operational culture. Duties &
Policy Implementation & Regulatory Enforce company HSE policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and national industrial safety regulations. Ensure full factory compliance with statutory occupational health and safety laws, environmental protection standards, and labor codes. Conduct regular statutory inspections and audits of factory infrastructure, firefighting equipment, and safety gear. Hazard Identification & Risk Management: Monitor high-risk operational areas, ensuring strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) protocols during machine maintenance and clearing jams. Perform daily safety walkthroughs and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) across all production sections (Extrusion, Weaving, Lamination, Printing, and Convertex Conversion). Identify ergonomic hazards, slip/trip risks, noise pollution points, and machinery guarding deficiencies, recommending corrective actions. Incident Investigation & Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of all safety incidents, injuries, and environmental metrics, compiling detailed monthly HSE reports for management review. Lead investigations into workplace accidents, near misses, and occupational injuries to determine root causes and implement preventive measures. Training & Safety Culture: Facilitate regular safety toolbox talks, induction training for new hires, and specialized safety sessions (e.g., forklift safety, machine guarding, and chemical handling). Promote safety awareness and ensure proper usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as earplugs, safety boots, helmets, and dust masks among all floor-level workers. Coordinate fire drills, emergency evacuation training, and first-aid response simulations.
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, or local HSE certifications) are strongly preferred 2 to 4 years of hands-on HSE experience within a heavy manufacturing, plastics processing, or industrial production environment Skills & Competences: Strong understanding of industrial safety standards Excellent communication Machine safeguarding, fire safety systems, waste management, and emergency response planning Firm disciplinary and persuasive abilities High attention to detail Capacity to handle emergency situations calmly and effectively.
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Deadline
2 Dec 2026
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