Petroleum Authority of Uganda Technical Safety Engineer Jobs
Petroleum Authority of Uganda Technical Safety Engineer Jobs
Job SummaryThe Technical Safety Engineer will report to the Senior Safety Engineer and will be
responsible for monitoring technical and operational safety aspects of oil and gas
operations.
He / She will also be responsible for ensuring that a Safety in Design
Approach is adopted in oil and gas projects, and that a structured process is
implemented to keep residual risks as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP).
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Advise on compliance of licensees to 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 industry best practice.
Participate in development and implementation of a safety supervisory strategy
for the oil and gas sector.
Ensure 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, risk assessment studies, safety reports, 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.
Participate in development/review of policies, laws, regulations, standards, strategies, guidelines and plans for regulating technical and 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; analyze immediate
and root causes; and determine appropriate measures to prevent reoccurrences.
Prepare, maintain and analyze safety performance statistics in the oil and gas
sector (FAR, LTI, RWDC, MTC, FAC, Near Misses) and design measures to promote a safe working culture.
Participate in
the review of relevant safety procedures, manuals and guidelines and ensure that they meet legislative and best practice requirements.
Perform any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications ,Skills and Working Experience
Basic Qualifications
An honor’s bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline from an internationally
recognized University / Institution.
Experience
A minimum of three (3) years’ working experience in safety management in the Oil
and Gas sector.
Added Advantage
A post graduate qualification in safety engineering, safety and risk management,
instrumentation and control engineering or any other relevant post graduate qualification from an internationally recognized institution.
Relevant certification in safety specializing in the oil and gas sector.
Good knowledge and understanding of the Ugandan health, safety legislation, guidelines and standards.
Membership with an internationally recognized professional body.
Knowledge of safety management systems, processes, and techniques applicable to the oil and gas industry; as well as international industry fire and safety codes, recommended practices, standards and specifications.
Knowledge of inherently safer design and risk-based design.
Understanding concepts of process shutdown, fire and gas detection, relief/flare
systems, passive/active firewater protection, and emergency response.
Character and Competencies
Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Good research and analytical skills.
Good written, verbal and presentation skills, particularly the ability to communicate in a multidisciplinary project context environment.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Petroleum Authority of Uganda Technical Safety Engineer Jobs
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