Job Title: HSSE Manager (Lilypond Container Depot Nigeria Limited)
Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Company: APM Terminals (Maersk)
PURPOSE
- As HSSE Manager, assists in the day-to-day running of the Department. Assists in the implementation of the Safety Manual System (SMS).
- Responds to any emergency that may occur, and acts on behalf of the Head of HSSE when needed.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY
- Provides supervision and direction for the HSSE staff
- Manages various shift programs for subordinates. Monitors use of sick leave and annual leave.
- Follows company management policies and procedures in the application of managing subordinates.
- Leads Emergency Response Team at the time of an incident; if not present, may direct activities from mobile phone until arrival at the scene.
- Provides advice to department heads on issues relating to safety, security, hazardous materials and pollution control.
- Coordinates security matters and advises Security Supervisor as required.
- Interacts with the appropriate port authorities, Coast Guard, police, and civil defence authorities.
- Evaluates potential risks to personnel or the port and advises Head of HSSE.
- Responsible for authorizing gate passes to the port areas.
- Assists the Head of HSSE in investigating accidents or other safety/security related incidents.
- Conducts HSSE inspection of departments and operates a formal system to follow up on inspections.
- Ensures that HSSE equipment is in good working order, tested and maintained regularly, and that repairs are made timely and appropriately.
- Assists with safety awareness messages delivered to various departments through team meetings.
- Assists with safety department meetings.
- The position is one which is expected to supervise deliverables for subordinate positions
- Normally the position is expected to follow existing procedures while being called up to suggest recommendations for improvement
- The position is often required to influence & impact areas which are complex
CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
- Requires college degree in Safety, Health & Environment or related discipline. Experience may be substituted for the formal educational requirement. Additional specific training in fire fighting, police science, first aid and CPR required.
- Requires five years experience as a fire fighter and progressively more responsible duties in the health, safety, security, and environmental areas. Previous port experience helpful. Requires at least two years of supervisory or project lead experience.
- Must have an in-depth knowledge of fire prevention methods and fire fighting procedures.
- Must have an in-depth knowledge of hazardous materials handling and oil spill pollution equipment.
- Must have an in-depth knowledge of safety and health, including inspections and investigations, safety laws and regulations, international regulations and procedures, as they relate to safety and health issues in the workplace.
- Requires excellent organizational skills, including planning, directing, and monitoring activities.
- Requires ability to communicate, both verbally and written, in English and the local language.
- Requires good problem-solving skills, with an ability to define the problem, examine solutions, and select the best solution, and this must be done at times under stress and an immediate response time.
- Requires ability to write comprehensive reports for both investigations and inspections.
- Requires ability to remain calm, but able to direct others, in times of emergency.
- Requires certification in first aid and CPR.
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