Group Chief HSSE Officer

Job Introduction

Adexen was mandated by a multinational corporation to recruit a Group Chief HSSE Officer for its operations. The position is based in Lagos.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for establishing Health and Safety, Social and Environmental (HSSE) best practice policies, standards and programs across the Group, Subsidiaries and Projects.
• Responsible for leading the development, execution, monitoring and measurement of the Group strategic sustainability initiatives
• Provides a leadership and mentoring role to the Business Unit  teams with a visible and uncompromised commitment to Sustainability and HSSE.
• Promotes and oversees compliance programs on environmental, health and safety, and social issues which are relevant for the Group.
• Manages extensive interface with executive management, site operations management, lenders and investors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Responsible for the development of the Sustainability Report
• Develop and drive the execution of the Group’s long-term Sustainability vision, mission and operating principles and HSSE strategic objectives and controls in line with the overall business objectives
• Provide expertise and leadership to Group executives and management, enhancing awareness of Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility and HSSE issues likely to have material impact on the business
• Maintain an up-to-date perspective on relevant HSSE issues and provide timely input of new developments to Group management staff
• Foster a culture of Sustainability, including a strong Safety attitude, through regular intra-group communications and education
• Manage a Group Sustainability & HSSE function that supports the various Business Units, Operations and Projects in addressing their HSSE issues, risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain Group HSSE policies, standards and guidelines
• Foster an atmosphere of openness and information sharing across the group with respect to HSSE matters
• Oversee subsidiary HSSE activities, provide technical guidance and support and act as HSSE knowledge champion for the Group
• Oversee initiatives in the areas of climate change, sustainable design of products and operations and supply chain
• Establish a measuring and reporting system to evaluate group's progress against the sustainability and HSSE targets for Group Management Team, HSSE Committee and provide regular update on progress to the GMD
• Oversee the establishment of consistent, group-wide HSSE data management tracking systems and reporting framework and ensure appropriate internal controls, KPIs and measurement systems are in place to support Sustainability efforts
• Oversee the investigation of subsidiary HSSE incidents and accidents and ensure proper mitigation action plans are put in place. Lead or participate in incident investigation

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Engineering or HSSE related discipline
• MBA will be a plus
• Minimum of 10 years of work experience in a similar position within an international Group in relevant industries (oil & gas / chemical / manufacturing / cement / FMCG) 
• Operational experience in emerging countries, preferably in Africa
• Excellent technical knowledge of key HSSE issues, standards and practices across a spectrum including development projects and operations
• Up-to-date knowledge of current trends and sectoral challenges pertaining to the area of Sustainability within Manufacturing, Oil&Gas, Mining and Agribusiness
• Demonstrated success in improving HSSE performance and establishing best practices across a large multinational organization
• Possess a sound understanding of HSSE policies and objectives, a sense of personal responsibility and the ability to identify and attach appropriate urgency to the requirements of various HSSE regulations and stakeholder expectations
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results, create value and drive continuous performance improvement
• Experienced in developing and implementing HSSE policies, plans and Integrated Management Systems according to IFC Performance Standards and ISO14001/ISO45001 international standards
• In-depth knowledge of HSSE regulations and compliance strategies
• Track record in influencing positive organizational change
• Significant depth of experience at a senior management level with general oversight of EHSS programs and community and external stakeholder relations
• Highly analytical, ability to synthesize information and offer recommendations/solutions
• High level of personal ethics

We thank all applicants however only those selected will be contacted.