The Petroleum Authority of Uganda Senior Safety Engineer Jobs in Uganda

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda Senior Safety Engineer 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 Senior Safety Engineer will report to the Manager, Health, Safety and Security
and will be responsible for monitoring and regulating technical and process safety
aspects of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

The Senior Safety Engineer will also
be responsible for ensuring safety design and operation of oil and gas facilities by
reducing the risk of each identified hazard to an acceptable level.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure 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 international best practice;

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

Develop and implement a supervisory strategy to follow-up safety, emergency
preparedness and response and working environment issues in the oil and gas
sector

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 technical & operational safety in the oil and gas sector;

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

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

Initiate the review of relevant 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.

Recommending measures to help protect workers from potentially hazardous
work methods, processes, or materials

Conducting safety training or education

programs to ensure a prudent safety
culture in the oil and gas sector

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

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Basic Qualifications

A master’s degree in Safety Engineering, Chemical Engineering or any
other related engineering discipline from an internationally recognized
University / Institution OR a master’s degree in any engineering 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 5 years’ working experience in health and safety management.

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 to professional international body.

Relevant Health, Safety Certification is desirable; and

Good knowledge and understanding of the Ugandan health, safety 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 research and analytical skills.

Proficiency in the relevant computer packages like Microsoft Word, Microsoft
Excel and Microsoft Access, among others.

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 Senior Safety Engineer Jobs in Uganda

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