Job Title: HSE Officer
Organisation: Schneider Electric
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Schneider Electric SE is a French multinational company that specializes in digital automation and energy management. It addresses homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries, by combining energy technologies, real-time automation, software, and services.
Job Summary: The HSE Officer will support the daily execution and monitoring of Health, Safety, and Environmental practices across the EACOP project site. Reporting to the HSE Leader, the officer plays a hands-on role in enforcing safety policies, identifying hazards, conducting tool-box talks, and guiding field teams and subcontractors to ensure compliance with Schneider Electric and oil & gas HSE standards. The HSE Officer acts as the first line of defense for site-level risk mitigation and promotes a strong safety culture on the ground.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular site inspections to ensure safe working conditions and compliance with approved safety plans.
- Monitor daily field activities and provide immediate feedback to rectify unsafe behavior or conditions.
- Deliver toolbox talks, daily briefings, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to FSRs and subcontractor teams.
- Assist in incident investigations, collect field-level data, and participate in root cause analysis (RCA).
- Ensure the correct usage of PPE and verify that all personnel are trained and properly equipped.
- Report all near-misses, unsafe acts, and environmental hazards to the HSE Leader for escalation.
- Track safety KPIs at the crew and zone level and maintain detailed logs and reports.
- Support emergency response planning, including drills and evacuation simulations.
- Follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) from safety audits and inspections.
- Act as a liaison between site operations and the HSE department to promote active risk awareness.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering.
Years of Experience
- Minimum 2-4 years of field experience in an HSE role, preferably in infrastructure, utilities, or oil & gas projects.
- Industry Exposure
- Experience working on remote job sites or construction environments in the energy, oil & gas, or utilities sector.
- Technical Tool/Software Proficiency
- Safety reporting platforms
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Audit and risk assessment tools
Technical Skills
- Strong understanding of jobsite hazard identification and mitigation practices.
- Familiarity with HSE regulations, PPE standards, and emergency response planning.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 or other safety management system standards.
- Ability to conduct field-level training and safety observations.
- Environmental awareness related to spill response, waste handling, and noise/dust control.
- Personal Attributes
- Vigilant, proactive, and assertive in field environments.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage crews and subcontractors.
- Committed to safety-first behavior and continuous improvement.
- Calm under pressure and effective in incident or emergency response scenarios.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
- HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA 30).
- Experience in multinational EPC or energy projects.
- Fluency in English required; Swahili or French is a plus.
Performance Measurement (KPIs)
- Number of daily inspections and observations conducted
- Toolbox talks delivered and JHAs completed
- Incidents, near-misses, and hazard reports submitted
- Compliance rate of PPE usage and training attendance
- CAPA closure rate and response time
How to Apply:
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to [email protected]. Indicate application with reference: 1150-ADVT-GFS-UG-ELEHSE Officer in the subject of the email.
Deadline: 15th September 2025
All applicants should share their CV’s and Cover Letters in PDF or MS Word STRICTLY
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24