Quality Assurance Officer at Paras Energy & Natural Resources Development Limited

Paras Energy was incorporated in the year 2002. We are a diversified and internationally recognized energy company that provides stable and reliable power to all customers by generation and distribution of power while maintaining stringent adherence to OEM guidelines of operation and maintenance. Apart from power generation and distribution, we can also provide EPC and maintenance services for substations, transmission line and pressure reducing & measuring stations. At Paras Energy, we believe that electricity should be accessible and affordable to all. Over the years, we have gathered a diverse clientele all over Nigeria and we continue to grow our portfolio through the provision of reliable services. On 8th April 2016, Paras Energy became the 27th Company to supply power to National Grid in Nigeria and the first privately owned company to supply power under a bilateral agreement to their customers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Quality Assurance Officer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced professional to lead, implement, and maintain our integrated management systems (QMS, EMS, OHSMS) in alignment with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
• The ideal candidate will oversee audits, drive system improvements, and ensure ongoing compliance.

Key Responsibilities
System Oversight & Development:

• Develop, implement, and maintain an integrated QHSE management system per ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), and ISO 45001 (occupational health & safety) standards
• Conduct gap analyses, risk assessments, and internal audits; prepare for external certification audits

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain and update documents, procedures, and records in line with ISO
• Provide timely, accurate reports to management and stakeholders, highlighting system performance and improvement opportunities

Continual Improvement & Compliance:

• Monitor performance metrics; drive corrective actions and improvements
• Stay current with ISO revisions and related industry regulations

Audit & Certification Activities:

• Plan, lead, and complete internal and external audits as per certification requirements
• Evaluate findings and make recommendations for certification decisions using evidence-based approaches

Training & Coaching:

• Train staff on ISO requirements, audit processes, and system best practices.
• Mentor cross-functional teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement

Required Qualifications
Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field; or equivalent professional experience.

Certifications:

• ISO Lead or Internal Auditor in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 (IRCA/Exemplar Global/PECB accredited)

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years in auditing or implementing ISO management systems
• Experience in certification audits (2nd/3rd-party) preferred

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of ISO High‑Level Structure
• Excellent audit planning, risk assessment, analytical, and report writing capabilities
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills

Desirable Attributes:

• Additional certifications (e.g., ISO 22301, ISO 27001, NEBOSH, OSHA)
• Proven track record of driving system improvements and leading audit teams

Performance Metrics

• Successful audit outcomes (internal & external)
• Compliance with corrective/preventive actions
• Evidence of continual system improvement
• Staff competency and training effectiveness

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] and copy [email protected] using the Job Title and Location as the subject of the mail

Application Deadline 30th September, 2025.