HSE Officer

MPI Group comprises of a couple of strategic businesses into Engineering, Telecom, Real Estate, Construction. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: HSE Officer

Location: Awka, Anambra

Employment Type: Full-time Role Overview We are seeking a responsible and safety-conscious HSE Officer to implement and monitor health, safety, and environmental standards across project sites and company operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with applicable HSE regulations, and preventing workplace accidents and environmental incidents.

Responsibilities

Services of the Health & Safety Officer during the construction phase of a project include: Assist with the preparation of a construction health and safety plan Confirm necessary documentation was submitted to the relevant authorities Attend project planning meetings Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety plans Attend the contractors site handover Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings Facilitate site health and safety meetings Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems, distribution of health and safety specific documents to sub-contractors Compiling project specific emergency response and preparedness plans Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans Conduct site safety inductions Evaluate the levels of compliance of subcontractors to the project specific health and safety plan and client specifications through inspections and audits Oversee the reporting and investigation of project related incidents Oversee the maintenance of all records Participation in management reviews of the health and safety systems Use of trends analysis to identify system deficiencies and incident trends, outline relevant improvements Incorporation of changes into a health and safety management system Review and update the health and safety plan Development of technical reports in relation to health and safety issues and communicate through presentations to diverse groups of decision makers

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or HND in Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field. 3–5 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments. Relevant HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent. Good knowledge of workplace safety regulations, hazard identification, and risk assessment. Strong observation, reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to conduct safety inspections, training, and incident investigations. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.