Construction Safety & Env Specialist

Lagos, Nigeria

Job Family Group:

Health, Safety, Security, and Environment

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

March 30, 2026

Business Unit:

Upstream

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

The purpose of the role is to support the Projects and Engineering Safety & Environment  Manager deliver strong safety leadership and HSSE & SP (Social Performance) expertise into SNEPCo P&E portfolio of projects for the achievement of top quartile performance and Goal Zero.

This role will support, coach, and challenge the SNEPCo Projects, Engineering and Construction team to deliver safe and affordable projects across the portfolio and be responsible for the development of all Shell HSSE & SP deliverables and inputs as per Shell P&T (Project and Technology) standards. It will also support the provision of a world-class planning, execution and delivery of technical and operational Safety, Security, Environmental and Social Performance (SSE-SP) advice to the project throughout the life cycle. Support ALARP demonstration during design and champion an “Incident & Injury Free” program during project execution

The role will also support the Projects and Engineering SE Manager provide leadership in HSE MS functionality, HSE performance reporting, and Contractor HSE management in all SNEPCo Projects Engineering portfolio.
 

Principal Accountabilities
Supporting the integration of full suite of HSSE&SP support to the compendium of high risks activities in Projects and Engineering through:

• Conduct HEMP studies (HAZID, SIMOPS, HAZOP, Risk Assessment of facilitation/review).
• Review of Technical Safety Studies (fire and explosion studies, QRA, Life Saving Appliance, SCE Management, Operations HSE Case review/update, AIPSM reviews, ALARP Demonstrations etc.)
• Participate in Design reviews, Construction/fabrication Safety (CSSS,IOGP 577) HSE Activity Plan development and implementation, Project Kick-off meetings, Project Starting Strong activities (Personnel readiness reviews, Premobilization, HSE workshops/Induction, Business Performance Review Inputs, Project HSE meetings, Project HSE data reporting and analysis, Site HSE Campaigns, Turn Around Maintenance (TAM) Projects, Design HSE Case
• Oversea  Safe System of Work/PTW readiness including Audits, Drills, Management Facility Engagements and IOGP Life saving Rules Implementation
• Drive continuous improvement through learning, training, and best practices.
• Oversee contractor safety performance and verify compliance.
• Conduct Management Facility Engagements, audits, and safety assurance activities.

Knowledge and Experience

• Formal academic and professional qualifications in Engineering, or HSSE related discipline (e.g. Degree qualified with a Postgraduate and/or Professional qualification in HSSE). Professional HSE and Engineering Certification Preferred

• 8 years’ relevant Upstream business experience (minimum), preferably including in major Projects
• Support significant SE delivery on two or more major projects, covering Concept Selection through start up.
• Deep knowledge of Project Delivery and very strong technical competence in Technical Safety.
• Experienced in the delivery of the different elements of HSSE in a Projects environment and management of HSSE & SP risks particularly in Brownfield developments
• Proven record of effective team leadership, preferably in diverse and offshore and onshore environments

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