Safety Coordinator

Alan & Grant - Our client, an indigenous Oil and Gas Engineering / Construction (Pipeline & Facilities) service company, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety Coordinator

Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• The Safety Coordinator will coordinate and monitor the implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and programmes across oil and gas project sites.
• The role involves promoting a strong safety culture, monitoring compliance with HSE standards, coordinating safety activities, and supporting the prevention of workplace incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate the implementation of project-specific HSE plans, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with company HSE requirements, client standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate toolbox talks, safety meetings, inductions, and other safety awareness programmes.
• Ensure that job hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safe work procedures are completed before work commences.
• Monitor the implementation of permit-to-work systems and ensure required safety controls are in place.
• Coordinate safety inspections, audits, site walkthroughs, and compliance assessments.
• Work with Safety Officers to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential workplace hazards.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.
• Monitor the availability and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including drills and response planning.
• Maintain HSE statistics, inspection records, incident registers, and compliance reports.
• Liaise with project managers, contractors, clients, and regulatory representatives on HSE matters.
• Track the closure of safety observations, audit findings, and corrective actions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or HND in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 4–6 years of HSE experience, preferably in oil and gas, construction, fabrication, or industrial operations.
• Recognised HSE qualifications is an advantage.
• Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, job hazard analysis, risk assessments, incident investigation, and emergency response.
• Familiarity with applicable Nigerian HSE regulations and relevant industry standards.
• Strong coordination, reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence safe behaviour among employees and contractors.