The Petroleum Authority of Uganda Manager Health - Safety & Security Jobs in Uganda

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda Manager Health - Safety & Security Jobs in Uganda

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 Manager Health, Safety and Security (HSS) reports to the Director Environment
Health and Safety and is responsible for monitoring and regulating HSS matters in the
industry but also managing all HSS aspects in Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU).

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Contributes to the planning, budgeting and reporting on the activities of the
    Department.
  • Coordinates the drafting of the Health, Safety and Environment Policy for PAU
  • Coordinates health and safety related activities in the oil and gas sector in
    consultation with relevant Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies
    (MDAs), development partners and other stakeholders.
  • He/she is the PAU liaison officer on any security matters over the operations in
    the oil and gas sector
  • Coordinates the review and advise on the adequacy of existing policies,
    regulations, standards, strategies, guidelines and plans regarding health, safety
    and security management in the oil and gas sector.
  • Ensures adequate review of incident reports, safety reports, safety concepts,
    emergency response plans, oil spill response plans and other relevant health and
    safety reports in consultation with relevant MDAs.
  • Ensures that health, safety and security issues are integrated into planning, design
    and implementation phases of activities in the oil and gas sector.
  • Ensures all operations including drilling and the integrity of facilities and processes
    are monitored
  • Ensures implementation of occupational health and safety policies, legislation,
    standards, operational procedures and international conventions and treaties
    taking into consideration best practice principles.
  • Ensures implementation of measures to promote a safe working culture in the oil
    and gas sector.
  • Ensures Health, Safety and Security of the public in the vicinity of oil and gas
    operations
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience

    Basic Qualification

  • A Master’s degree in Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Occupational
    Safety and Health or any other related engineering or physical science discipline
    from an internationally recognized University/ Institution OR a master’s degree in
    any engineering or physical science discipline plus a post
    graduate training in
    health and safety management.
  • A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in an engineering or physical science discipline from
    an internationally recognized University / Institution.

    Experience
  • A minimum of seven years’ working experience in health and safety
    management in a busy organization with at least three (3) of which
    were served in oil and gas sector operations; and
  • Demonstrated experience working in a leadership role in an
    organization/business unit/project with diverse professionals.

    Added Advantage
  • A qualification in the oil and gas sector from an internationally recognized
    institution;
  • Membership with nationally and internationally recognized professional bodies;
  • Good understanding of International best practices and standards e.g. IFC,
    IPIECA, Equator principles;
  • Proven ability to work independently and meet deadlines; and,
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the Ugandan environmental legislation,
    guidelines and standards.

    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 and communication skills.
  • Possess good administrative and negotiation skills.
  • Track record of training and mentoring others.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in the necessary computer packages.

    How to Apply
  • PAU will ONLY consider online applications submitted through her website.
  • Interested persons who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right personal attributes for the above positions are invited to visit the PAU website
  • All applications should reach the PAU’s website by 20th May 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, and any form of
    lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • 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.
  • 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; The Petroleum Authority of Uganda Manager Health - Safety & Security Jobs in Uganda

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