Safety Coordinator

Our client is an indigenous Oil and Gas Engineering / Construction (Pipeline & Facilities) service company.

Job Summary

The Safety Coordinator will coordinate and monitor the implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and programmes across oil and gas project sites. The role involves promoting a strong safety culture, monitoring compliance with HSE standards, coordinating safety activities, and supporting the prevention of workplace incidents.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the implementation of project-specific HSE plans, policies, and procedures. Monitor compliance with company HSE requirements, client standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. Coordinate toolbox talks, safety meetings, inductions, and other safety awareness programmes. Ensure that job hazard analyses, risk assessments, and safe work procedures are completed before work commences.

Monitor the implementation of permit-to-work systems and ensure required safety controls are in place. Coordinate safety inspections, audits, site walkthroughs, and compliance assessments. Work with Safety Officers to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and potential workplace hazards. Support incident reporting, investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.

Monitor the availability and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including drills and response planning. Maintain HSE statistics, inspection records, incident registers, and compliance reports. Liaise with project managers, contractors, clients, and regulatory representatives on HSE matters.

Track the closure of safety observations, audit findings, and corrective actions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or HND in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related discipline. Minimum of 4–6 years of HSE experience, preferably in oil and gas, construction, fabrication, or industrial operations. Recognised HSE qualifications is an advantage. Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, job hazard analysis, risk assessments, incident investigation, and emergency response.

Familiarity with applicable Nigerian HSE regulations and relevant industry standards. Strong coordination, reporting, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to influence safe behaviour among employees and contractors.