HSE Officer - FMN Agro

Purpose ​

To support the effective implementation and enforcement of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures at the Bauchi plant by monitoring compliance, conducting inspections, managing risks, investigating incidents, and promoting a strong safety culture.

The Job​

• Implement and monitor compliance with company HSE policies, procedures, standards, and FMN Life Saving Rules (LSR).
• Conduct routine safety inspections across plant operations, warehouses, conveyors, truck loading bays, blending units, and maintenance activities.
• Identify unsafe acts and conditions, conduct risk assessments, and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct training needs assessments, develop safety training plans, and deliver HSE training, toolbox talks, and safety awareness campaigns.
• Carry out daily safety patrols and behavior-Based Safety (BBS) observations to promote safe work practices.
• Monitor HSE performance indicators, including First Aid Incidents (FAI), Lost Time Injuries (LTI), Total Recordable Incidents (TRI), road traffic accidents, and fire incidents.
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and compliance with safe systems of work and permit-to-work requirements.

The Person Must

• Have good knowledge of HSE principles, risk assessment, hazard control, and incident investigation.
• Understand Nigerian HSE legislation, regulatory requirements, and applicable ISO management system standards.
• Be proficient in conducting safety inspections, audits, behavior-Based Safety observations, and permit-to-work monitoring.

Qualification

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or Higher National Diploma (HND) in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Experience​

• Minimum of two years' cognate experience in HSE within a manufacturing, fertilizer, chemical, or process plant environment.