Compliance and QHSE Officer

Role Summary

• The role ensures that Fieldbase operates in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, industry standards, customer requirements, and statutory obligations. The officer shall oversee QHSE systems, conduct internal audits, coordinate compliance activities, manage corrective actions, and support the company’s continual improvement objectives.
• The role covers all Fieldbase operations including Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and other international subsidiaries and representative offices.
• The Compliance and QHSE Officer is responsible for establishing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving Fieldbase’s compliance, quality, health, safety, environmental, and regulatory management systems across all company entities and operating countries.

Responsibilities
QHSE Management:

• Monitor HSE performance indicators and prepare periodic management reports.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and improve Fieldbase’s Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental (QHSE) Management System.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions arising from incidents, audits, and non-conformities.
• Maintain QHSE manuals, procedures, policies, forms, and records.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify operational, safety, environmental, and quality risks.
• Coordinate safety awareness programmes, toolbox talks, and employee training.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards and industry best practices.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Internal Audit and Compliance Monitoring:

• Coordinate external audits and certification audits.
• Ensure management review actions are properly implemented.
• Conduct periodic internal audits across all departments and business units.
• Prepare audit reports, findings, and recommendations.
• Track closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Develop and implement annual internal audit programmes.
• Verify compliance with company procedures, policies, and management systems.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure Fieldbase complies with all applicable regulatory and statutory obligations including:

Telecommunications Regulations:

• Telecommunications operating requirements
• Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC)
• Spectrum and licensing obligations

Nigerian Content Requirements:

• Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB)
• Nigerian Content Act compliance
• Reporting and local content obligations

Corporate and Industry Compliance:

• Customer contractual compliance requirements.
• Industry-specific compliance requirements for telecommunications, maritime, energy, and technology sectors.
• Regulatory obligations in all operating jurisdictions.

Corporate Policy Compliance:

• Maintain policy registers and compliance documentation.
• Develop compliance awareness programmes for employees.
• Ensure compliance with Fieldbase policies and procedures.
• Review and update company policies periodically.
• Investigate compliance breaches and recommend corrective actions.

Multi-Country Compliance Coordination:

• Ensure licenses, permits, registrations, and certifications remain current.
• Maintain compliance calendars and statutory filing schedules.
• Coordinate with local advisors, regulators, and external consultants.
• Support new market entries by identifying applicable regulatory requirements.
• Monitor regulatory obligations across all Fieldbase entities and operating countries.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Present compliance updates to executive management.
• Support tender submissions by providing QHSE and compliance documentation.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly compliance reports.
• Maintain compliance dashboards and KPIs.
• Maintain audit records, regulatory correspondence, and compliance documentation.

Key Performance Indicators

• Reduction in repeat non-conformities.
• Closure of audit findings within agreed timelines.
• Maintenance of required certifications and licences.
• Employee compliance training completion rates.
• QHSE incidents investigated and closed.
• Zero major regulatory breaches.
• Regulatory filings completed on time.
• Successful external audit outcomes.
• Completion of annual audit programme.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Nigerian regulatory frameworks.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in compliance, QHSE, internal audit, or regulatory affairs.
• Master's Degree is an advantage.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental Management, Law, Quality Management, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Experience implementing management systems and conducting audits.
• Experience in telecommunications, engineering, energy, maritime, or technology sectors.
• Experience working across multiple locations or countries is an advantage.

Professional Certifications (preferred):

• NEBOSH or IOSH
• QHSE certifications
• ISO 14001 Internal Auditor
• Compliance or risk management certifications
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor

Technical Knowledge:
The ideal candidate should possess working knowledge of:

• Policy development and implementation.
• Internal audit methodologies.
• Compliance monitoring and reporting tools.
• NCC regulations and telecommunications compliance.
• Risk management principles.
• NCDMB and Nigerian Content requirements.
• ISO management systems.
• QHSE management systems.
• Regulatory reporting requirements.

Competencies:

• High ethical standards and integrity.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently across multiple business units.
• Problem-solving and root-cause analysis capabilities.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to influence and drive compliance culture.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.

Working Relationships:
Internal:

• Executive Management
• Technical Teams
• Project Teams.
• Operations Teams
• Country Managers
• Finance and HR

External:

• External Auditors
• Regulatory Authorities
• Certification Bodies
• Consultants
• Customers and Clients.