Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer

SETH EHS – Our client is recruiting a proactive and detail-oriented candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Our client is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented EHS Officer with a specialization in environmental safety.
• This entry-level role will support the implementation and management of environmental safety programs, assist with regulatory compliance, and contribute to creating a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.
• The successful candidate will gain valuable experience while supporting senior HSE staff and learning best practices in environment, health and safety management.

Key Responsibilities
Support Environmental Safety Management:

• Assist in implementing and monitoring environment, health and safety policies and procedures.
• Help conduct environmental risk assessments and audits under the guidance of senior HSE staff.

Regulatory Compliance Assistance:

• Support in maintaining up-to-date knowledge of environmental regulations and standards.
• Assist in preparing and organizing compliance documentation and reports for regulatory bodies.

Training and Awareness:

• Help organize and deliver training sessions on environment, health and safety topics to employees.
• Assist in promoting awareness of environment, health and safety practices through internal communications.

Incident Reporting and Management:

• Support investigations of environmental incidents and accidents, including data collection and preliminary analysis.
• Assist in documenting incidents and tracking corrective and preventive actions.

Administrative Support:

• Maintain records of environment, health and safety activities, including audits, inspections, and training sessions.
• Provide administrative support for environment, health and safety programs, including data entry and report preparation.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Assist in coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders on environment, health and safety issues.
• Support in addressing environment, health and safety queries and providing general assistance as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• 1 – 2 years of experience in environment, health and safety or a related role is preferred, but not required.
• Basic knowledge of environmental regulations and safety standards is advantageous

Application Closing Date
17th January, 2025.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume and a Cover Letter outlining their relevant experience and qualifications to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Candidates must be ready for immediate employment.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.