Petroleum Authority of Uganda Process Safety Engineer - Jobs in Uganda

Petroleum Authority of Uganda Process Safety Engineer - Jobs in Uganda

Background

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 mandate of the PAU 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.

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda now invites applications from qualified Ugandans who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right
personal attributes to occupy the following positions in the Authority’s established structure.

Job Summary

The Process Safety Engineer will report to the Senior Safety Engineer and will be responsible for facilitating, coordinating and/or performing the Process Safety Management (PSM) mandate of the Authority.

The Process Safety Engineer will
also be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of Independent Protection
Layers (IPLs), in reducing the likelihood or severity of an undesirable event, to meet
regulatory needs for acceptable levels of risk.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure compliance of licensees to process safety requirements in the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013, the
Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream storage) Act, 2013, Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2006 and other applicable laws,
regulations, standards and international best practice;

Participate and coordinate the review of Process Hazard Analysis programs in order to identify, evaluate and control potential hazards within processes including hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation planning and
project implementation;

Ensure process safety is integrated during planning, design and execution of oil and gas activities;

Participate in review of technical reports submitted by the licenses such as
field development plans, front end engineering designs, detailed engineering
designs, risk assessment studies, safety reports, safety concepts, design philosophies, specifications, drawings and data sheets, fire and explosion protection studies among others;

Respond to emergency situations and incidents either during or after regular working hours, to provide technical assistance and advice.

Conduct safety audits and inspections on operations / equipment and procedures, present recommendations for improvement; and follow-up their implementation;

Develop/review policies, laws, regulations, standards, strategies, guidelines
and plans for regulating operational safety in the oil and gas sector;

Advise on emergency preparedness and response in oil and gas operations;

Review incident reports submitted by licensees and participate in incident Investigation, including near misses, to an appropriate level; analyse immediate and root causes; and determine appropriate measures to prevent reoccurrences

Develop, monitor, and analyse trends in Process Safety Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in the oil and gas sector

Ensure that process safety related documentation for all identified hazards are
developed and maintained. This includes reviewing and organizing P&IDs and PFDs as necessary.

Initiate the review of relevant process safety procedures, manuals and guidelines and ensure that they meet legislative and best practice
requirements;

Ensure that licensees sensitize all personnel involved in oil and gas operations about the inherent work

place risks and how to improve working conditions and practices.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Chemical or Electrical or Mechanical engineering or
any other process safety engineering related discipline from an internationally
recognized institution.

Experience

A minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience in process safety management
in the oil and gas sector.

Added Advantage

A post graduate qualification in safety engineering, instrumentation and control
engineering or any other relevant post graduate qualification from an internationally recognized institution;

Relevant certification in process safety engineering specializing in the oil and
gas sector;

Good knowledge and understanding of the national health, safety legislation,
guidelines and standards.

Membership to nationally and internationally recognized professional bodies;

Good understanding of all process safety management elements and process design in the upstream and midstream operations.

Knowledge of the application of Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and
Inherent Safe Design (ISD) principles;

Solid understanding of process design concepts, process control systems,safety instrumented systems, active and passive fire protection and emergency preparedness and response.

Ability to interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s), process flow diagrams (PFDs), Electrical Drawings, Cause and effects, Safe Operating Limits, Technical Drawings, Facility Siting and layout diagrams as well as material safety data sheets.

Character and Competencies

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, communication skills.

Possess good administrative and negotiation skills.

Track record of training and mentoring others.

Excellent research and analytical skills.

Good written, verbal and presentation skills, particularly the ability to communicate in a multidisciplinary project context

Proficiency in the relevant computer packages like Microsoft Word, MicrosoftExcel and Microsoft Access, among others, Excellent listening skills

How to Apply:

PAU will only consider online applications submitted through her website.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 18th March 2019

Only online applications will be considered.

Applications submitted by e-mail will not be accepted

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

Please forward any enquires regarding this advert to recruitment@pau.go.ug or call
telephone number 0414231924.

PAU is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any money to any applicant for employment in its Service

For more information and job application details, see; Petroleum Authority of Uganda Process Safety Engineer - Jobs in Uganda

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