Job Title: Site Safety Engineer – EPC 3
Organisation: CNOOC Uganda
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). CNOOC International is one of the largest oil and gas companies in Uganda’s energy sector and owns one-third interests in each of Exploration Areas (EA) EA1/1A, EA2 and Kingfisher. Our partners are Total E&P Uganda (33.3%) and Tullow Oil (33.3%). CNOOC International operates the Kingfisher production license.
Job Summary: Responsible for identifying hazards, assessing risks, implementing/recommending effective controls, evaluating and actively monitoring effectiveness of emergency response procedures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support in development of safety policies, minimize risks, outline safety procedures in compliance with the regulations, standards and guidelines.
- Monitor and supervise fabrication/welding and installation of equipment.
- Responsible for site HSE management and safety inspection/monitoring.
- Implement effective safety recommendations (correction and corrective actions) as per the QHSE MS and regulations.
- Ensure that Contractors comply with pre-operations, operation, emergency response and de-commissioning requirements of HSE MS and the HSE Regulations.
- Responsible for reporting non – non-conformance, incidents/accidents in a timely manner.
- Perform accident and incident investigation/reporting.
- Maintain regular contacts/meetings with Contractors to help them improve their HSE Management System further to recommendations issued from audits.
- Provide training to staff on hazardous materials or processes to prevent accidents.
- Inspect equipment and facilities to ensure they meet safety standards.
- Support in recommending changes to equipment or work methods to improve safety.
- Responsible for compiling weekly and monthly HSE reports.
- Track and report weekly performance and/or closure of nonconformance/noncompliance.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, safety management or the related.
- Diploma in a health and safety-related discipline or an international certification is of added advantage.
- At least 4 years of construction-related working experience, preferably pipeline construction in the Oil & Gas Industry.
- Knowledge
- Comprehensive Knowledge of health safety & environment management systems.
- Knowledge of international safety standards.
- Computer skills (MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Visio)
- Understanding of oil E&P.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 11th August 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48