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• Initiates continued review of the adequacy of policy, regulations,
  standards, strategies, guidelines and plans regarding technical & operational
  safety in the oil and gas sector
• Participates in the review of technical reports to ensure that
  technical safety issues are integrated into planning, design and
  implementation of oil and gas activities
• Identifies and correct potential hazards by inspecting facilities,
  machinery, and safety equipment
• Advises on emergency preparedness, response plans and oil spill
  response plans for oil and gas operations;
• Monitors compliance of PAU and the licensees to health and safety
  legislations, standards and procedures by carrying out monitoring,
  inspection and audit of activities in the oil and gas sector;
• Undertakes Root Cause Analysis of incidents in the oil and gas
  sector and recommends corrective actions;
• Analyzes Health and Safety performance statistics (FAR, LTI, RWDC,
  MTC, FAC, Near Misses) and designs measures to promote a safe working
  culture in the sector;
• Initiates the review of relevant Health and Safety procedures,
  manuals and guidelines and ensures that they meet legislative and best
  practice requirements;
• Ensures periodic Safety Audits and follows-up on identified safety
  issues are undertaken
• Coordinates inspections of workplaces, machinery and facilities of
  PAU and industry players to ensure they have the required safety devices
  installed on them
• Ensures adequate evaluation and analysis of workplaces as well as
  the programs and procedures designed to control, eliminate, and prevent
  disease or injury to employees.
• Ensures that staff and their supervisors are sensitized about the
  inherent work place risks and how to improve working conditions and
  practices.
• Advises on suspension of activities that pose threats to workers’
  health and safety
• Investigates workplace accidents to identify causes and determine
  how such accidents can be avoided in the future
• Recommends measures to help protect workers from potentially
  hazardous work methods, processes, or materials
• Conducts safety training or education programs and demonstrates the
  use of safety equipment
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Senior
  Health and Safety Engineer Management job placement must hold a Master’s
  degree in Safety Engineering or Chemical Engineering or any other relevant
  degree from an internationally recognized University.
• A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in an Engineering discipline from an
  internationally recognized institution.
• At least five years of working experience in health, safety and
  security management, 3 of which should have been served at supervisory
  level in a reputable organization.
• 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.
• 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.
• T rack 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.

• ONLY online applications will be considered.
• 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.
• 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.

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