Job Title: Road Safety Engineer (Re-advertised)
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: Design, analyze, and implement measures to improve road safety and reduce accidents while ensuring compliance with safety laws and regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct regular audits to verify compliance with traffic safety laws and regulations.
- Perform road safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments on existing and new infrastructure, analyze accident reports, identify high-risk locations (black spots), and evaluate road user behavior to improve traffic safety.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies to stay updated on safety policies and legal requirements.
- Collaborate with government agencies and local authorities to enforce safety regulations.
- Design and promote public awareness campaigns on road safety.
- Support the development and improvement of emergency response plans for road accidents and provide recommendations for infrastructure improvements based on crash data.
- Perform regular technical inspections of company and contractor vehicles/equipment to ensure they meet safety standards.
- Organize Road safety activities like inspection, training advertising, campaigns, etc., in line with Company requirements.
- Prepare accurate Road Safety reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis with the onsite data.
- Identify and report safety hazards, mechanical defects, or non-compliance issues.
- Recommends maintenance, repairs, or replacements for unsafe vehicles and equipment.
- Study and implement smart traffic management systems and AI-driven safety solutions, among others, and keep up with advancements in road safety engineering and best practices.
- Participate in emergency-related drills, inspections, and training according to the emergency plan and perform emergency response activities.
- Conduct incident/accident investigation and analysis of the root cause and prepare incident reports.
- Organize Accident case studies and share the related good practices with other departments and contractors.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Road Safety Engineering, or a related field.
- Certification in Road Safety Audits (RSA) or Traffic Safety Management.
- Certification in Health and Safety (OSHA, NEBOSH) IOV Certifications are preferred.
- At least 4 years of working experience, preferably in the Oil and Gas Industry.
- Knowledge
- Experience conducting road safety inspections, vehicle/equipment safety assessments, and crash investigations.
- Strong understanding of Ugandan road safety regulations, policies, and standards (eg, Uganda Road Safety Act, 2018, UNRA design standards).
- Extensive knowledge of QHSE system making and reviewing.
- Extensive knowledge of Chinese and international QHSE laws, regulations, and criteria.
- Extensive knowledge of the process and technology of HSE management.
How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications online at the link below.
Deadline: 19th September 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48