Health and Safety Officer Career Vacancy at Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)

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Organisation: Uganda
Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Environmental
Specialist
About UEGCL:
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd (UEGCL), a limited liability
company incorporated in March 2001 with the Head Office located in Jinja, is
one of the UEB successor companies. UEGCL’s key role is to manage the efficient
production of electricity power through power plant development and concession
monitoring. UEGCL is the implementing agency for the development of 2 power
projects namely, the 600MW Karuma Hydro Power Project (HPP) and the 183MW
Isimba Hydro Power Project (HPP).
Karuma HPP is a Public Project being developed by the Government of the
Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with The People’s Republic of
China. Sinohydro Corporation Limited was contracted as the Engineering,
Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project.
Isimba HPP is a Public Project set to be developed by the Government of
the Republic of Uganda through a bilateral agreement with the People’s Republic
of China. China International Water and Electric Corporation is the EPC
contractor for the project.
Job Summary: The incumbent
will be responsible for Health and Safety compliance and standards including
identifying, controlling and eliminating H&S issues that may pose a threat
to project workers, resources, environment and communities. The Health and
Safety Officer will cooperate with the contractor and consultant in all matters
relating to health and safety, including risk analysis, cause-effect analysis
and following safe working procedures at all times.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities: 
  • Regularly monitor and promote
    implementation of a safe, accident/incident free and healthy work
    environment.
  • Review the contractor’s technical
    submittals including method statements, work procedures and risk
    assessments to ensure health and safety issues are addressed adequately.
  • Monitor site inductions, remedial and all
    H&S training as required by regulation or the project implementation
    plan.
  • Monitor the contractor’s compliance with
    Health & Safety requirements as per employer and contractor Health and
    Safety Management Plan, escalate issues and seek intervention where
    necessary.
  • Report in writing on observed deficiencies
    in construction methodology and noncompliance to health and safety best
    practice in engineering and construction operations.
  • Review and investigate records of
    accidents/incidents, identify and advise on any unsafe acts or practices
    and follow-through on remedial action.
  • Interpret applicable laws and regulations
    to advise project team on legal requirements.
  • Perform any other duties as required by
    the Environmental Specialist.
Qualifications, Skills &
Experience:
  • The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s
    degree from a recognised university plus relevant certified training
  • At least five (5) years’ experience in
    similar assignments or position.
  • Past working knowledge and experience of
    site-based Health &Safety processes, procedures, laws and regulations.
  • Possess a valid driving permit.
  • Computer literacy skills
How to Apply:
All applicants should send their applications with copies of academic
testimonials / certificates and a detailed CV indicating two professional
referees and their full addresses to: Manager, Finance and Administration,
Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd, 3rd floor, UEDCL Tower Plot 37
Nakasero Road P.O. Box 75831, Kampala, Uganda.
OR
E-mail to: jobs@uegcl.co.ug
Deadline: 21st March,
2014
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