A leading upstream Exploration & Production (E&P) company is
seeking an experienced Safety & Environment Specialist to support
the safe execution of construction and brownfield project activities within
producing asset environments.
This role will provide frontline HSE oversight across project execution
sites and contractor interfaces, ensuring compliance with company standards,
Nigerian regulatory requirements, and international best practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide
site-based HSE supervision across construction and project execution
activities
- Support
implementation of Project HSE Plans and Environmental Management Plans
- Monitor
contractor compliance with safety procedures and regulatory expectations
- Conduct site
inspections, audits, and toolbox safety engagements
- Support
Permit-to-Work (PTW) and SIMOPS coordination activities
- Participate in
risk assessments including JHAs and method statement reviews
- Ensure
compliance with environmental protection requirements and reporting
standards
- Support
incident investigations and corrective action tracking
- Monitor safety
performance metrics and contractor HSE KPIs
Environmental Responsibilities
- Support
implementation of environmental compliance programmes
- Monitor waste
management and spill prevention controls
- Ensure
adherence to applicable Nigerian environmental regulations
- Support
environmental reporting and audit readiness
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 10–15
years HSE experience in upstream oil & gas
- Strong
background supporting construction and project environments
- Experience
working within live operating asset environments
- Demonstrated
contractor HSE supervision experience essential
- Experience
supporting brownfield modification or facilities upgrade projects
preferred
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or
related discipline
- NEBOSH
International General Certificate required
- Additional
environmental or ISO certifications advantageous
Preferred Skills
- Strong
knowledge of Permit-to-Work systems
- Familiarity
with Nigerian upstream regulatory requirements
- Incident
investigation capability
- Environmental
compliance monitoring experience
