Site Safety Inspector

IPMC is one of Nigeria oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology, and services to the oil and gas industry.
The Company operates in Nigeria and has a network of, manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities.

It delivers innovative technologies and services designed to meet the world's current and future energy needs in a safe, ethical, and sustainable manner.
Grounded by our core values and inspired by our world-class people, we are committed to being a trusted business partner to those we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

Assists Project Manager and Site Manager/Construction Manager in ensuring compliance with and enforcing the applicable local, state and federal H&S Legislation, Regulations, Codes and Standards in addition to Wood's and the Client's H&S requirements on various projects.

Provides active H&S leadership by participation, leading by example, and demonstrating interest in the health and safety program; sets a good example for workers by attitude, conduct and compliance with safety requirements and regulations.

Serves as the initial contact for all site-specific health and safety activities.

Suspends any operation that threatens the health or safety of workers or the public, and immediately notifies the Site Manager and the Corporate H&S Manager, if applicable.

Takes prudent measures to reduce hazards or to correct unsafe conditions or actions when becoming aware of such unsafe or potentially unsafe work conditions.

Provides for active worker participation in the project H&S Program; provides information, instruction and training to workers necessary for the protection of their health and safety.

Advises an employee of the existence of any potential or actual danger to the health or safety of the employee and notifies the Site and Project Managers
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Assesses risks and identifies, prioritizes and controls hazards on the project, prior to starting work activities and during work activities.

Recognizes, evaluates, and controls occupational exposures to toxic chemicals, utilizing regulatory and professional reference resources such as Threshold Limit Values (TLVs) by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), OELs, NIOSH Pocket Guide, and others; consults and engages Wood's Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH), Registered Occupational Hygienists (ROH), and other professionals as needed.

Implements and maintains project-specific programs, procedures and practices specific to the project for the protection of the health and safety of workers.

Communicates Wood H&S requirements to subcontractors and ensures their compliance.

Researches, prepares, distributes and communicates, and distributes, and maintains all safety reports and records as required by the Wood H&S Program;

Conducts or participates in regular project safety inspections and initiates and completes corrective actions for safety issues and hazards observed.

Conducts daily and periodic safety meetings with Wood employees and subcontractors, including daily tailgate meetings and safety stand down meetings.

Attends safety meetings conducted by other employers at the project site, as applicable;
Participates in Jobsite Joint Health and Safety Committees, as applicable.

Provides and maintains stock of personal protective equipment as required by Wood and Client; issues required personal protective equipment (PPE) to workers and enforces its use.
Initiates and effects the Hazard Communication Program requirements as they are needed. Requests and secures, from all Contractors/subcontractors at the project site, Safety Data Sheets (SDSs) on all products used at the site. Maintains SDSs on products and chemicals being used at the project site.
Initiates and effects Wood's and Client's H&S training programs, instructs new employees and Project visitors in safe work practices and company safety requirements.

Provides leadership in timely reporting and managing of incidents and near misses; organizes and maintains the local H&S record keeping; assists Site Manager in investigating incidents and near misses to determine root causes and takes appropriate action to prevent a reoccurrence or similar occurrence; provides leadership in developing and implementing corrective actions. Investigates and corrects (or coordinates correction or avoidance) unsafe conditions.

Provides and implements required H&S postings and signage.
Performs the duties of the Officer in Charge (OIC) during emergency situations (with the Site Manager/Construction Manager).

Implements the provisions of the first aid, fire prevention and emergency response programs.

Obtains, inspects, and maintains first aid supplies, provides on-site first aid support as necessary.

Obtains and organizes Wood employee(s) and Contractor/subcontractor employee(s) project specific federal, state, and or local credentials to perform requested work activities.

Inspects fire extinguishers and ground fault circuit interrupters (electric cordage) at least monthly and arranges for annual inspections.

Perform respirator fit-testing and medical screening on all approved Wood workers; monitor Contractor performance of these activities, as applicable

Ensures proper operation, calibration, and storage of required health and safety monitoring equipment.

Makes sure employees and Contractor/subcontractor stay within their scope of work and job description and do not assist other subcontractor/trades in performing their assigned tasks.

Qualifications

Technical Degree – HND, OND.

20 + years Experience in SHE associated with major Projects in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical Industry, with Senior SHE Supervisory experience.

Must be proficient in the use of common PC Software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Powerpoint, etc.
Read, Write and Speak English fluently
Knowledge of Federal (OSHA) guidelines and experience in the implementation of federal, state, and local regulations.
Proven record of developing, implementing and embedding a strong safety culture on project sites
Able to quickly react to various situations with strong initiative.
Able to work with little direction and ability to make sound decisions.
Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities.
Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours
Must pass drug test, entrance physical, and background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Computer knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Project, etc.
OSHA HAZWOPER 40 hour training in accordance with 29CFR1910.120
OSHA HAZWOPER Site Supervisor
OSHA 10 or 30 hour Construction Safety