Coal Mines HSSE Specialist at Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard-earned reputation for excellent business practices and high-quality products. The company operates its headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria, in West Africa.

• The company is seeking a committed and highly skilled Coal Mines HSSE Specialist to lead safety, environmental protection, and risk management across mining operations.
• This role is critical to ensuring workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in HSSE performance.
• The successful candidate will collaborate closely with operational teams to promote a strong safety culture and proactively manage risks in a high-impact industrial environment.

• Implement and monitor HSSE policies, standards, and procedures in line with company, industry, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct routine site inspections, risk assessments, and hazard identification to prevent incidents and ensure operational safety.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Coordinate HSSE training programs for employees, contractors, and site visitors to improve awareness and safety competencies.
• Ensure compliance with environmental management standards, including waste management, emissions control, and land rehabilitation practices.
• Support emergency response planning, drills, and incident preparedness at mine sites.
• Maintain accurate HSSE documentation and reporting, ensuring timely submission of compliance reports and performance indicators.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and security teams to integrate HSSE best practices across all activities.
• Promote a culture of accountability, safety leadership, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor contractor HSSE performance and ensure alignment with company expectations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or ISO 45001/14001 auditor qualifications are an added advantage.
• 10 – 15 years of HSSE experience, with at least 5 years in mining, heavy industry, or similar high-risk environments.
• Strong understanding of mining HSSE regulations, emergency response protocols, and risk management methodologies.
• Proven incident investigation and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication, training, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Key Competencies:

• HSSE Compliance & Regulatory Knowledge
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
• Incident Investigation & Root-Cause Analysis
• Environmental Management
• Emergency Response Coordination
• Safety Leadership & Cultural Influence
• Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking
• Strong Documentation & Reporting Skills

Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official application portal by clicking the apply button below.