Job Title: Safety Coordinator
Organization: Avanti Energy Services Limited (Avanti)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
Avanti Energy Services Limited (Avanti) is a Ugandan national company, which engages in providing services to the upstream oil and gas production industry within Uganda. Avanti was awarded a contract by a major oil and gas service company to source and employ in excess of 100 Ugandan engineers, technicians, operators and laborers to support their oil drilling operations within Uganda.
Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated Safety Coordinator to join our client’s dynamic team in the oil and gas sector. The Safety Coordinator will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental best practices while promoting a culture of safety excellence.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures.
- Conducting risk assessments to identify potential hazards and recommend mitigation measures.
- Monitoring compliance with local, national, and international safety regulations and standards.
- Coordinating and conducting safety training programs for employees and contractors.
- Leading safety audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement.
- Investigating incidents, near-misses, and accidents, and preparing detailed reports with corrective action plans.
- Ensuring proper use and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Supervising emergency response drills and updating emergency response plans.
- Maintaining accurate records of safety-related incidents, reports, and compliance documentation.
- Collaborating with operational teams to integrate safety practices into daily workflows.
- Providing technical advice and guidance on HSE matters to management and staff.
- Coordinating waste management and ensuring adherence to environmental best practices.
- Managing contractor safety programs and ensuring alignment with company policies.
- Keeping up to date with industry trends and developments in HSE standards.
- Promoting a strong safety culture across the organization and encouraging proactive safety behavior.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Valid HSE management certification.
- Minimum of 2 year of HSE management experience on offshore platforms or land rigs.
- Strong understanding of oil and gas safety standards and environmental regulations.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
How to Apply:
If you are a proactive, passionate, and self-driven individual with a strong commitment to excellence, please submit your cover letter, CV, and academic documents as a single PDF, with the position you are applying for in the subject line, to [email protected]
Deadline: 30th January 2025.
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive communication within two weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Only candidates from Uganda shall be considered.
Disclaimer: Avanti Energy Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Never pay for a job during the recruitment process.
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