Job Openings at Dangote Group

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: Health and Safety Officer

Job ID: HSSE - 001
Location: Okpella, Edo
Job Type: Full time
Category: DCP - HSSE

Job Summary

• Participate in implementing the DCP approved occupational safety program, analyzing and administering various components of the safety programs.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Implement approved safety plans and programs in the Plant and monitor employees’ compliance with safety policies.
• Support in planning and promoting safety programs and conduct periodic assessments to identify program deficiencies.
• Assist in conducting safety drills at the Plant, in line with approved schedule.
• Evaluate hazardous conditions and recommend engineering controls, administrative controls, and/or use of personal protective equipment.
• Perform or assist with accident investigations as required and ensure prompt communication of recommendations to all concerned parties.
• Support in the execution of approved corrective action to prevent future incidents.
• Provide information to Compensation Administrators for timely processing of compensation benefits for injured individuals.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of safety activities and accident occurrences, and develop periodic reports to determine safety trends and needs.
• Conduct periodic inspections of DCP Plants to assist managers and supervisors in environmental, health, and safety compliance.
• Collect, analyse and maintain data essential for effective safety programs.
• Establish and maintain harmonious relationships with other employees, officials, external organisations, and representatives of Local, State, and Federal agencies. 
• Participate in the conduct of basic HSE induction exercises for Plant employees, contractors and visitors.

Education and Work Experience

• B.Sc in Engineering or its equivalent in any science discipline.
• Membership of relevant safety institute e.g. IOSH and ISPON.
• Relevant safety training from recognized safety Professional body such as BSC and ISPON.
• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience.

Requirements
Skills and Behaviours:

• Adequate knowledge of the cement and manufacturing industry.
• Adequate knowledge of safety regulations.
• Ability to adequately analyse an incident and proffer valuable solutions.
• Ability to communicate incidences and emergencies clearly.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• High sense of responsibility and accountability.

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply

Job Title: Health and Safety Manager (Cement Industry)

Location: Okpella, Edo
Job Type: Full time
Category: DCP - HSSE

Job Summary

• Ensure that the DCP OH&S policy is implemented on site
• Support plant operations with the implementation of H&S initiatives, H&S management system, and H&S programs
• Design, develop and implement safety training and awareness programs in line with the DCP annual HSE goals and targets
• Advise on and monitor compliance with all Ghanaian Laws relating to H&S with regard to plant operations

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct identification, assessment and analysis of the hazardous activities within the operations
• Oversee development of a site induction package outlining the major hazards and the safety requirements to avoid or control those hazards
• Advise management on deficiencies in the safety performance in the operations
• Develop a plant based H&S training and development plan based on the needs of the operation and the major hazards identified
• Oversee the quality of induction safety programs being conducted for both the plant and contractor employees
• Conduct and coordinate internal and external systems audits to evaluate H&S performance
• Ensure specific surveys and reporting are conducted in an approved format. These surveys may include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Lifting equipment
  • Pressure vessels
  • Occupational noise
  • Thermal exposure
  • Chemical exposure
  • Air quality
  • Illumination
• Develop an annual H&S improvement plan and monitor its implementation
• Ensure relevant documents/records for safety are properly maintained at plant
• Provide specialist advise on matters relating to H&S
• Ensure compliance with all relevant H&S legal requirements

Requirements
Education & Experience:

• Degree in Environmental Sciences / Mechanical Engineering and a Professional EHS Certificate from a National or Internationally recognized EHS organization.
• Must have a minimum of 18 to 21 years working experience in a similar environment, preferably in the manufacturing industry

Skills & Competence:

• Excellent knowledge/experience on Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
• Excellent knowledge on Fire Safety Management
• Understanding of current concepts in H&S and/or related integrated management systems
• Understanding of Nigerian Federal Laws related to H&S
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office programs
• Knowledge of Audit and Inspection
• Understanding of typical plant operations/dynamics
• Experience in Cement industry or other heavy industry
• Initiative & drive
• Good analytical and problem solving ability
• Reliability
• Leadership
• Communication skills

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development

Interested and qualified candidates should:Click here to apply