Applications are invited from suitable and qualified candidates for the Position of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Head at Sahara Group.
About Sahara Group
Sahara Group, established in 1996 with Sahara Energy Resource Limited as its first company, initially focused on trading petroleum products. Over the years, it has evolved into a multifaceted conglomerate operating in sectors such as upstream, midstream, downstream, power, and infrastructure development. Sahara Group’s strength lies in its ambidexterity and ability to create extraordinary solutions from ordinary circumstances, tailored for diverse markets. Through investments in people, technology, strategic acquisitions, and expansion programs, Sahara continually explores new frontiers in energy provision. Embracing good corporate citizenship, the company promotes global sustainable development and transparency in business, collaborating with multilateral organizations and stakeholders worldwide.
Job Summary
- Company: Sahara Group
- Job Title: Head Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: MSC
- Locations: Lagos Nigeria
Job Title: Head Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
Job Description
The Head of Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment will provide plant QHSE leadership by ensuring facility compliance with corporate safety policies and procedures that are aligned with relevant regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop QHSE policies, guidelines and programmes required to achieve HSE excellence at the plant
- Ensure & monitor compliance of all operations and maintenance activities with defined HSE policies
- Develop and maintain emergency and disaster preparedness plans that provide clear roles and responsibilities for all personnel
- Oversee the conduct of periodic safety self-audits as well as unscheduled spot checks in the plant
- Provide advice and technical guidance to the Management and Operations on HSE issues
- Liaise with relevant HSE authorities to ensure staff awareness and compliance with all regulations and policies
- Promote safety awareness throughout the plant and other connected sites
- Implement programs to increase HSE awareness and performance among contractors
- Ensure the availability of HSE facilities and emergency services in the plant
- Ensure proper Health and Safety risk identification, assessment and implementation of mitigating strategies
- Collate HSE statistics, analyse incident trends and make appropriate recommendations
- Facilitate HSE audits of construction and contractors’ activities
- Escalate all unresolved safety concerns and issues to the parties involved
- Assist with the training and development of assigned subordinates
- Conduct a performance review of subordinates.
- Prepare periodic reports for the attention of the CEO.
- Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power Plc.
- Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other data protection laws, and data protection policies.
- Undertake a Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.
- Take accountability for the establishment and effective implementation of Integrated Management System (ISO 9001:2015, 14001:2015 & 45001:2018) and support other relevant roles to demonstrate their leadership as it applies to your areas of responsibility.
- Ensure strategic review of business processes to drive customer satisfaction and improvement.
- Engage, direct and support persons /units/departments to understand and identify hazards, risks, environmental aspect and Impact as it is related to their jobs
Data Privacy & Protection
- Implement data protection policies and practices of Egbin Power PLC.
- Ensure compliance with the NDPR and other data protection laws, and data protection policies.
- Undertake a Data Protection Impact Assessment as applicable to curb the risk during data processing operations.
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Requirements for the Position of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment Head at Sahara Group
Education and Work Experience
- Minimum of a master’s degree in engineering, sciences or Social Science from a reputable university.
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience in a similar role with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
- Membership of ISPON is a must-have, while membership of ASSP, IOSH, and ECRMI are added advantage.
- Professional certifications like ISPON LEVEL 3, NEBOSH IDIP, LEVEL 6 DIPLOMA, ISO Lead Auditors certifications, etc are mandatory.
- Knowledge of NERC HSE codes, Nigerian safety and Health legislations is required.
Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of international HSE codes, standards and best practices.
- Knowledgeable about HSE Standards approved by NERC.
- Good interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office tools.
- Problem-solving skills.
Deadline
23rd January, 2026
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