Safety Inspection Lead

Job Summary



• The Safety Inspection Lead is responsible for planning, coordinating, supervising, and executing safety inspection activities across project sites, operational facilities, construction locations, fabrication yards, warehouses, and offshore installations.

• The role ensures compliance with company HSE policies, regulatory requirements, client specifications, and industry best practices while promoting a proactive safety culture and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.



Key Responsibilities

Technical Responsibilities:



• Lead and coordinate routine and specialized safety inspections across operational and project locations.

• Develop and implement safety inspection plans, schedules, checklists, and monitoring programs.

• Conduct workplace inspections to identify unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, hazards, and compliance gaps.

• Verify compliance with applicable HSE regulations, company procedures, client requirements, and international standards.

• Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions arising from inspections, audits, and incident investigations.

• Review safety documentation, permits, procedures, risk assessments, and work methods for compliance.

• Assess the effectiveness of safety controls and recommend improvements where necessary.

• Participate in facility, equipment, and operational safety evaluations.

• Prepare inspection reports, findings, observations, recommendations, and follow-up action registers.

• Support HSE audits, management system reviews, and compliance assessments.



Leadership and Supervision:



• Supervise Safety Inspectors, HSE Officers, and inspection support personnel.

• Coordinate daily safety inspection activities and ensure efficient deployment of resources.

• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness sessions.

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentoring to junior HSE personnel.

• Support competency development programs and promote knowledge transfer to local personnel.

• Foster a positive safety culture and encourage workforce participation in safety initiatives.



Health, Safety, and Environmental HSE Responsibilities:



• Ensure all inspection activities are conducted in accordance with company HSE policies and procedures.

• Promote compliance with Permit-to-Work PTW systems and safe work practices.

• Participate in Job Safety Analysis JSA, Hazard Identification HAZID, and risk assessment activities.

• Monitor workplace compliance with safety requirements, environmental controls, and emergency preparedness procedures.

• Lead safety observation programs and behavioral safety initiatives.

• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.

• Ensure timely reporting of incidents, hazards, near misses, and non-conformances.

• Recommend and monitor implementation of corrective and preventive actions.



Project Management Responsibilities:



• Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordination of safety inspection activities.

• Support project mobilization and demobilization activities from an HSE perspective.

• Monitor safety performance indicators and provide regular progress updates to management.

• Interface with clients, contractors, subcontractors, regulatory authorities, and project teams.

• Support project compliance reviews and readiness assessments.

• Prepare periodic HSE performance reports, inspection summaries, and project close-out reports.



Requirements

Qualifications:



• Bachelor's Degree or Higher National Diploma HND in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline.

• Professional qualifications in Occupational Health, Safety, Environment, Inspection, or Risk Management.

• Membership of a recognized HSE professional body is advantageous.



Experience:



• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental management within the oil and gas, construction, marine, manufacturing, or industrial sectors.

• Minimum of 10 years' experience performing or supervising safety inspections and compliance monitoring activities.

• Proven experience supporting major construction, maintenance, commissioning, fabrication, or operational projects.

• Demonstrated experience in hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and safety auditing.

• Experience working in both onshore and offshore operational environments is preferred.

• Experience interfacing with regulatory agencies, clients, and contractors.

• Knowledge of local and international HSE regulatory requirements.



Required Certifications:



• NEBOSH International General Certificate IGC or equivalent.

• ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor Certification.

• OSHA Professional Certification or equivalent HSE certification.

• HSE Level 3 Certification or equivalent.

• BOSIET/FOET with CA-EBS for offshore assignments.

• HUET Certification for offshore assignments.

• First Aid/CPR Certification.

• Incident Investigation Training Certification.

• Any client- or project-specific certifications as required.



Technical Skills:



• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental management systems.

• Experience conducting workplace inspections, safety audits, and compliance assessments.

• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and hazard management processes.

• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA requirements, and relevant industry standards.

• Familiarity with oil and gas, construction, fabrication, and industrial operational risks.

• Ability to interpret regulations, standards, procedures, and technical documentation.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and HSE reporting software.

• Experience with incident reporting and corrective action tracking systems.



Competencies:



• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Effective planning, coordination, and organizational skills.

• Ability to influence safety culture and promote behavioral safety practices.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to compliance.

• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure.

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• Ability to work effectively within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams.



Preferred Additional Requirements:



• Experience on major oil and gas, EPC, offshore, construction, or industrial projects.

• Professional membership with organizations such as Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health, or Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.

• Experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

• Proven capability in mentoring and developing local HSE personnel.

• Experience supporting contractor management and compliance assurance programs.

• Familiarity with digital inspection systems, HSE management software, and reporting tools.