Safety Officer at African Industries Group (AIG)

African Industries Group (AIG) is a diversified global conglomerate with a legacy of 53 years of business excellence and sustainable growth. It is headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria. It has been contributing to Nigeria’s socio-economic growth and industrial development and is equally committed to the nurturing and development of the local community. AIG owes its success to the core philosophy of ‘Building the Future Together’. Its business strategy is inclusive, and sustainable, and not only benefits stakeholders but also positively impacts the environment and society.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Safety Officer

Location: Gujeni, Kaduna
Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities
Safety Compliance & Inspections:

• Ensure adherence to applicable safety standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Maintain and update safety documentation, including MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets), safety manuals, and emergency response plans.

Policy Development & Implementation:

• Develop, implement, and enforce site-specific safety protocols and procedures.

Training & Awareness:

• Conduct safety training programs for all plant personnel.
• Organize fire drills and emergency response exercises.

Incident Management:

• Investigate accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; prepare detailed reports with corrective actions.
• Develop strategies for mitigating risks identified during investigations or inspections.

Hazard Mitigation:

• Evaluate and improve safety equipment and PPE compliance.

Liaison:

• Coordinate with regulatory authorities, local fire departments, and environmental agencies, for inspections and compliance.
• Act as the safety point of contact for contractors and external parties working on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety & Fire Engineering, Environmental Science, Engineering with Diploma in Safety , or related field.
• Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience with the above responsibilities.
• OSHA Certification in Occupational Safety or equivalent.
• Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM) and Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP).
• Ability to manage and enforce compliance under high-pressure situations.

Application Closing Date
31st January, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Resume to: [email protected] , [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.