HSE Officer

Job Summary The HSE Executive is responsible for leading, managing, and continuously improving the Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems across all transport, haulage, and shipping operations of the organization. This role ensures full compliance with national and international HSE regulations (including IMO, ILO, OSHA, FMCSA, and local transport authorities), drives a proactive safety culture, and oversees the implementation of robust risk controls across fleet operations, depots, terminals, ports, and onboard vessels (if applicable). The position provides strategic direction to the HSE function and acts as the key advisor to senior management on all safety and environmental matters. Job Details HSE Leadership & Strategic Management Develop, implement, and review the company’s HSE policy, objectives, and performance targets in line with business goals. Lead the HSE department and provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior HSE staff. Coordinate HSE activities across land transport (trucking/hauling), marine operations (shipping), logistics hubs, and maintenance facilities. Represent the company in regulatory engagements, audits, and stakeholder meetings related to safety and environment. Regulatory Compliance & Audit Management Ensure compliance with local and international HSE laws, including road transport safety standards, maritime regulations (e.g., ISM Code, MARPOL), and environmental protection laws. Conduct internal audits and manage external audits (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001, TAPA, AEO). Maintain liaison with regulatory bodies (e.g., NIMASA, FRSC, VIO, EPA, Port Authorities) and ensure timely submission of statutory reports. Risk Assessment & Hazard Control Oversee enterprise-wide risk assessments for high-risk activities such as cargo handling, vehicle maintenance, driver fatigue, night driving, vessel operations, and hazardous material transport. Implement engineering, administrative, and PPE-based controls to mitigate operational risks. Monitor key risk indicators (KRIs) and ensure risk registers are updated and action-tracked. Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis Lead investigations into serious incidents, accidents, spills, or near-misses across haulage and shipping operations. Apply formal methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, TapRooT) to determine root causes and recommend systemic improvements. Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) to closure and report trends to executive leadership. Safety Training & Culture Development Design and deliver targeted HSE training programs for drivers, ship crews, dispatchers, warehouse staff, and mechanics. Promote behavioral safety programs and lead safety campaigns (e.g., Defensive Driving, Fatigue Management, Safe Mooring Practices). Monitor safety culture through surveys, observations, and reporting metrics; drive continuous improvement initiatives. Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Response Develop and maintain emergency response plans for transport an