H&S Lead - Uganda

On behalf of a major Oil & Gas operator, WRS are looking for a H&S Lead to work in Uganda on a contract, rotational basis. The role will be site based in Uganda, on an 8/2 rotation, paying a day rate in USD.

The role will be supporting the construction of a large cross-country oil pipeline.

Job Duties:

• Directly supporting the EPcmC staff & the CONTRACTORs ensuring delivery of the Pipeline and associated AGI, MST facilities and EITS infrastructure are on-time and to budget.
• To provide on the job training and coaching to local content personnel, liaising either directly or indirectly with training providers to ensure training is provided and performance monitoring of such.
• Implement, use, and communicate safe work practices on and off the project sites.
• Communicate and mentor the client principles of ‘Life’ and Zero Harm into the project delivery.
• Engaging and communicating the HSE roles & responsibilities to the project leadership and staff teams
• Liaise with Project R3 and ensure cross-functional coordination and engagement where required.
• Ensure that the HSE organisation and management systems processes are operating and compliant
• Review COMPANY CONTRACTOR’s HSE procedures, processes and documentation such as SMP’s, SWMS, SOP’s etc.. to ensure minimum compliance to the Contract and HSE regulatory requirements.
• Perform specific focused HSE compliance audits/surveillance reviews as scheduled or necessary. 
• Monitor, manage and direct surveillance and inspection activities of EPcmC H&S advisors

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience working for an Oil & Gas operator
• Experience working on similar pipeline construction projects
• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of study is preferred, with five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in a safety related field, NEBOSH Diploma or Company agreed discipline qualifications supporting the HSE management for construction execution of onshore pipeline and related facilities scopes
• In the absence of a four (4) year degree in an appropriate field of study, this position requires an additional eight (8) years of related experience and the appropriate safety certifications in regulatory, management systems and training programs within the oil and gas industries.
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of HSE management systems & the requirements of ISO 31000
• 8 years of experience working within a cross-functional oil & gas pipeline project team supporting; contractor construction, commissioning, and start-up readiness.

If you are interested, please apply