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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 recruitment@avantiesl.com

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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