Health, Safety and Security Officer Job Careers – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Job Title: Health, Safety and Security Officer
Organization: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act 2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion, transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best practice for the petroleum industry.
Job Summary: The Health, Safety and Security Officer will report to the Senior Health, Safety and Security and will be responsible for monitoring and regulating occupational health and safety aspects of the oil and gas operations in the country. The Health and Safety Engineer will also be responsible for monitoring the work environment and recommend changes to prevent personnel including workers and public from being exposed to potential hazards including sickness and/or injuries. In addition, the officer will coordinate with relevant Government agencies to ensure security of personnel and oil and gas installations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Initiate continued review of the adequacy of policy, regulations, standards, strategies, guidelines and plans regarding occupational health and safety in the oil and gas sector;
- Participate in the review of technical reports to ensure that health and safety issues are integrated into planning, design and implementation of oil and gas activities;
- Identify and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities, machinery, and safety equipment
- Advise on emergency preparedness, response plans and oil spill response plans for oil and gas operations;
- Monitor compliance of PAU and the licensees to health and safety legislations, standards and procedures by carrying out monitoring, inspection and audit of activities in the oil and gas sector;
- Undertake Root Cause Analysis of incidents in the oil and gas sector and recommend corrective actions;
- Analyse Health and Safety performance statistics (FAR, LTI, RWDC, MTC, FAC, Near Misses) and design measures to promote a safe working culture in the sector;
- Initiate the review of relevant Health and Safety procedures, manuals and guidelines and ensure that they meet legislative and best practice requirements;
- DataEnsure periodic health and safety audits are undertaken and follow-up implementation of identified safety issues
- Coordinate inspections of workplaces, machinery and facilities of PAU and industry players to ensure they have the required safety devices installed on them
- Ensure adequate evaluation and analysis of workplaces as well as the programs and procedures designed to control, eliminate, and prevent disease or injury to employees.
- Ensure employers and employees are sensitized about the inherent work place risks and how to improve working conditions and practices.
- Advising on suspension of activities that pose threats to workers’ health and safety
- Investigating workplace accidents to identify causes and determine how such accidents can be avoided in the future
- Recommending measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous work methods, processes, or materials
- Conducting safety training or education programs and demonstrating the use of safety equipment
- Coordinate with relevant Government agencies to ensure security of personnel and oil and gas installations
- Perform any other duties may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Health, Safety and Security Officer job placement must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in an Engineering or Physical Science or Biological Science discipline from an internationally recognized institution.
- At least three years of experience in health and safety in the oil and gas sector operations.
- Demonstrated experience working in a leadership role in an organization/business unit/project with diverse professionals.
- A Master’s degree in any field related to Occupational Health or Safety in oil and gas from an internationally recognized University.
- Possession of a relevant post graduate qualification from an internationally recognized institution;
- Membership to nationally and internationally recognized professional bodies;
- Relevant Health and Safety Certification is desirable; and
- Good knowledge and understanding of the Ugandan health, safety legislation, guidelines and standards.
- Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity;
- Ability to work independently and in a team;
- Proven track record of outstanding performance;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills especially Persuasive Oral Communication;
- Possess good administrative and negotiation skills;
- Proficiency in the relevant computer packages including Microsoft Office
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the link below.
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NOTE:
- ONLY online applications will be considered.
- Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level and O-level certificates and PLE results slip.
- Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
- Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
- All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not more than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the individual.
Deadline: 18th March 2019 by 11:59 pm.
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