HSE Officer Festac Town

The HSE Officer role involves developing, implementing, and monitoring health, safety, and environmental policies to ensure regulatory compliance and minimize workplace risks. The position requires conducting inspections, training employees, and promoting a culture of safety.

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Penafort Energy Nigeria Limited iis a Nigerian, values-driven and diversified company committed to delivering quality products, essential services, and exceptional customer experiences. Operating across key business sectors, including energy, retail, beverages, and automotive services, the company strives to meet the everyday needs of individuals, families, businesses, and communities. We are  recruiting to fill the position below:

 Job Title: HSE Officer

Location: Festac Town, Lagos 

Job Type: Full time Job Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer to develop, implement, and monitor workplace health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a safe work environment, ensuring regulatory compliance, minimizing workplace risks, conducting inspections, and driving a culture of safety across all operations.

Develop, implement, and maintain workplace health and safety policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with company HSE standards and applicable regulatory requirements. Conduct routine workplace inspections and identify potential hazards and unsafe practices. Monitor and enforce the use of appropriate safety measures and protective equipment.

Carry out risk assessments and recommend corrective and preventive actions. Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses and prepare reports. Monitor implementation of corrective actions and follow up on closure. Ensure operational activities comply with safety and environmental requirements.

Organize and conduct HSE induction and awareness sessions for employees. Deliver safety training and emergency preparedness programs. Promote employee awareness of workplace safety responsibilities and best practices.

Monitor environmental practices and ensure compliance with environmental standards. Support waste management and environmental sustainability initiatives. Maintain records relating to environmental compliance and inspections.

Coordinate emergency response procedures and evacuation drills. Ensure emergency equipment and safety resources are available and functional. Participate in emergency investigations and response planning.

Maintain HSE records, reports, permits, and documentation. Prepare periodic HSE performance reports for Management. Track safety metrics and recommend improvement initiatives.

Promote a strong safety culture across the organization. Recommend initiatives to improve health, safety, and environmental performance. Support Management in achieving operational and compliance objectives.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Number of workplace incidents and accidents Completion of safety inspections Training completion rate Compliance audit results Corrective action closure rate Employee HSE awareness level

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field. Professional HSE certification is an added advantage. 2–4 years’ relevant HSE experience. Knowledge of workplace safety regulations and risk management practices. Experience conducting inspections, investigations, and safety training.

Strong knowledge of HSE principles Risk assessment and hazard identification Investigation and reporting skills Communication and training skills Attention to detail Problem-solving and analytical thinking Leadership and teamwork Report writing and documentation

Not Specified. Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: [Email hidden - Login to reveal] using the Job Title as subject of email.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.