Dangote recruits HSE Manager Mines

Dangote Group is one of the most diversified business conglomerates in Africa with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa.

Job Title: HSE Manager Mines

Business: Mines

Position Description :

To support the Mine Management team to prevent and/or control HSE impacts and risks associated with mine operations.

Job Responsibilities:

Monitor changes in HSE legislation and report these changes to Mines management. 

• Manage the HSE Department to ensure appropriate business plans are developed, implemented, measured, reviewed and reported on.
• Provide leadership and technical support to the HSE Department;
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders such as Management team, direct reports, community leaders, environmental department, government officials and DIL’s HSSE department
• Define HSE targets and relevant leading and lagging HSE KPIs and monitor changes in achieving targets.
• Review capital / budgetary requirements for HSE interventions, to meet long term objectives of the Company.
• Provide leadership necessary to ensure that employees and any contractors adhere to DIL’s HSE Policies and Standards.
• Provide support and advisory to Mines Management on HSE related issues.
• Actively contribute to HSE policy and new initiatives and implement change as directed by Mines Director.
• Assist in identifying training needs and provide relevant training interventions.
• Ensure training and coaching is provided to all HSE department employees.
• Mentor line management to enable them to take accountability for HSE issues in their area of responsibility
• Develop and implement HSE audit programs
• Carry out analysis of accident/incident statistics, identifying trends and suggesting improvement plans
• Research and share relevant information with stakeholders on global best practice.
• Contribute to the embedding of a culture of compliance and ethical behavior in Mines/Quarry operations.
• Monitor the effective implementation of appropriate HSE management system procedures and update them in line with changes in regulations and business objectives.
• Monitor compliance reviews, general risk assessments and any other safety assessments

Desired Qualification/Preferred Competencies :

Higher National Diploma (HND) or Bachelor’s Degree in Sciences, Engineering or Environmental related discipline

• Advanced degree is preferred
• 12 years of relevant HSE experience
• HSE experience in Mining/ Construction industries is preferred.  NEBOSH certification or equivalent.
• Auditor Certified for ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 Standards.
• Member of an internationally recognized HSE Professional body is preferred.
• Demonstrable experience in the application of HSE management systems.
• Very good working knowledge of applicable HSE legislation, occupational health & safety and environmental hazard identification and risk assessment, occupational health and safety and environmental accident and illness prevention and protection techniques and international standards;  Sound project Management, negotiation/dispute mitigation and presentation skill.  Proven experience in the supervision/management of professional and administrative staff.
• Track record in influencing positive organizational change inside organization;  Strong communication, leadership and mentoring skills  Excellent use of Microsoft tools (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).Willingness to travel frequently.
• Willingness to work in a remote terrain.
• Successful candidates will be expected to work outside of normal hours for immediate responses to site HSE issues and emergency responses.