Health and Safety Officer

CHI Limited is one of the most admired companies in the Food & Beverage industry in Nigeria with over 38 years’ experience in building innovative brands. We offer products that stand out as market leaders in their respective categories.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Health and Safety Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking a skilled Health and Safety Officer who will support the implementation of the company's Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies, standards, and procedures to prevent workplace accidents, manage operational risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• The role involves conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, emergency response activities, and employee safety engagements across plant operations and shifts.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the company's Occupational Health and Safety policies and procedures across all shifts.  
• Conduct safety inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments, and toolbox talks to promote safe work practices.
• Monitor routine and non-routine activities to ensure compliance with safety standards and permit-to-work requirements.
• Review contractors' risk assessments and method statements before work commences.
• Investigate reported incidents, near misses, unsafe conditions, and unsafe behaviours, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Support emergency response activities, fire safety inspections, and emergency preparedness drills.
• Facilitate safety inductions and briefings for employees and contractors.
• Monitor compliance with lifesaving rules and ensure the proper use of safety-critical equipment.
• Prepare and submit safety reports, track corrective actions, and escalate serious safety violations.
• Provide safety support during plant operations and preventive maintenance activities.  

Requirements

• BSc / B.Tech / HND in any engineering or core science discipline.
• Mandatory professional qualifications in Occupational Safety and Health, including ISPON HSE Level 3, NEBOSH IGC.
• Membership of the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) is mandatory.
• IOSH, ASHI, or other recognised occupational health and safety certifications will be an added advantage.   
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) experience in a manufacturing or related environment.  
• Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and a thorough approach to safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Good interpersonal, communication, and employee engagement skills.
• The ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend effective control measures.
• Strong incident investigation, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Agility, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work effectively in a shift-based manufacturing environment.
• Fluency in verbal communication, with multilingual ability as an added advantage.