HSSE Coordinator - West Africa - Renewable Energy

Reference: DEOG/HSE/2026/NEW_1770810432

HSSE Coordinator - Bioenergy & Construction | West Africa

Location: West Africa
Department: Health, Safety, Social & Environment (HSSE)
Reports to: HSE Manager

Role Summary

This is a high-impact opportunity for a proactive HSSE professional to support the delivery of bioenergy and construction projects across West Africa. The role is focused on embedding Environmental, Social, Health & Safety Management Systems (ESMS) within complex construction environments - ensuring full compliance with national regulations, contractor requirements, and international frameworks such as the IFC Performance Standards.

The successful candidate will initially oversee HSSE operations on a flagship bioenergy construction project in Ghana, before expanding support across multiple active sites as the regional portfolio grows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement and enforce project-specific HSSE plans across bioenergy and construction sites in line with legal and corporate standards.

  • Conduct construction-focused risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and manage permit-to-work systems for high-risk activities.

  • Coordinate closely with EPC and construction contractors to maintain safe site execution and structured onboarding processes.

  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking within active construction environments.

  • Deliver HSSE inductions, toolbox talks, and emergency preparedness drills tailored to construction and bioenergy operations.

  • Monitor environmental compliance during construction activities, including air quality, dust, noise, waste management, and EIA/ESIA implementation.

  • Promote labour welfare, worker rights, and safe site practices across contractor workforces.

  • Interface with clients, regulators, contractors, and host communities on HSSE matters.

  • Prepare HSSE performance reports and support audits related to construction and project delivery.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.

  • Professional HSSE certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) required.

  • Minimum 5 years' HSSE experience, ideally within bioenergy, infrastructure, industrial construction, or EPC project environments.

Skills & Experience

  • Strong knowledge of national HSE legislation and experience engaging regulatory bodies within construction settings.

  • Familiarity with IFC Performance Standards and investor compliance frameworks.

  • Working knowledge of ISO 45001 / ISO 18001 standards.

  • Proven experience in Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA) within live construction sites.

  • Comfortable working in remote project environments and managing multi-site oversight.

  • Strong stakeholder engagement, contractor coordination, and reporting capabilities.

  • Willingness to travel extensively across West Africa.

Why This Role?

This role places you at the intersection of bioenergy development and large-scale construction, contributing directly to infrastructure that supports West Africa's energy transition. You will play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and socially responsible project execution while gaining exposure to complex construction delivery and international HSSE standards. It is an opportunity to grow within a fast-scaling portfolio that combines engineering, sustainability, and real-world impact.

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$35,000.00 - $60,000.00
Per annum
USD35000 - USD60000 per annum

Nigeria

Full Time

Added 11/02/2026
Reference: DEOG/HSE/2026/NEW_1770810432

HSSE Coordinator - West Africa - Renewable Energy

Nigeria
Full Time

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