Safety Officer

Date: 23 May 2026

Location: Ibese DCT, Ibese DCT

Company: Dangote Industries Limited

The Safety Officer is responsible for driving compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards across logistics operations and CNG facilities. The role supports the prevention of workplace incidents, road traffic accidents, and operational hazards through proactive risk management, safety inspections, incident investigations, employee engagement, and regulatory compliance.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and enforce compliance with company HSE policies, procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements across logistics operations and CNG facilities.
  • Conduct routine inspections, audits, and safety observations to identify hazards, unsafe acts, and non-compliance issues, ensuring timely corrective actions.
  • Monitor fleet operations, vehicle movements, loading/offloading activities, and driver compliance with road safety, journey management, and defensive driving standards.
  • Conduct safety inspections of vehicles, workshops, truck parks, and CNG stations to ensure operational readiness and safe working conditions.
  • Ensure compliance with CNG operational procedures, process safety requirements, and emergency response protocols.
  • Verify the availability and functionality of critical safety equipment, including gas detection systems, firefighting equipment, emergency shutdown devices, and first aid facilities.
  • Participate in hazard identification, risk assessments, Job Hazard Analysis (JHA), and implementation of risk control measures.
  • Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe occurrences, prepare reports, and monitor closure of corrective actions.
  • Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, driver engagement sessions, and awareness programs to promote a strong safety culture.
  • Support emergency preparedness activities, drills, and response initiatives across operational locations.
  • Monitor housekeeping, environmental compliance, waste management, and pollution prevention practices.
  • Maintain accurate HSE records, prepare periodic reports, and support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and certification assessments.
  • Monitor contractor and third-party activities to ensure compliance with company HSSE requirements and industry best practices.

 

 

 

Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational health & safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline.

Professional Certifications

  • NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) – Preferred.
  • IOSH Managing Safely or Equivalent.
  • ISPON Membership/Certification.
  • HSE Level I, II & III Certifications.
  • Additional certifications in Fire Safety, Defensive Driving, Incident Investigation, or CNG Operations Safety will be an advantage.

 

Experience

  • Minimum of 5 years relevant HSE experience within logistics, transportation, manufacturing, oil & gas, fleet operations, or CNG facilities.
  • Demonstrated experience in safety inspections, incident investigations, risk assessments, and compliance monitoring.
  • Experience managing transport safety programs and working in high-risk operational environments is highly desirable.

 

Benefits

  • Private Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Training & Development