About This Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

 On behalf of our client EACOP, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced H3SE Supervisor to work in Uganda

POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION

Reports to: N+1: Lead Operator (DSA)

Functional link to: Field Operations OSL

Job Type: Full Time

Location:PS1

WHO WE ARE:

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a Midstream development located across Uganda and Tanzania that includes a nearshore Marine Storage and Export Terminal (MST). Once completed, the EACOP Company will operate the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, a 1,443 km long, electrically heated crude oil export pipeline that transports oil from Kabaale – Hoima in Uganda, to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for crude export to the international markets.

JOB DIMENSIONS/ GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

• Assist the DSA in all matters relating to safety, health, and environmental protection in coordination with all other site entities, informing it of any situation that may affect/reduce the H3SE coverage of the site.
• Monitor and ensure compliance of site activities with Company H3SE management procedures and policies.
• Involved in preparation and execution of Work Permits as Safety Authority
• Continuously check the proper functioning of the Site Emergency Response Plan, propose any ideas aimed at its improvement.
• Conduct or participate in safety training of site personnel and Contractor personnel as required.
• Carry out H3SE KPI and event reporting in coordination with DSA

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• In accordance with policies and procedures in place in EACOP, the H3SE Supervisor is responsible to
• Control all operations and interventions on the site (Compliance with the rules and procedures).
• Ensure that a risk assessment is performed before each potentially dangerous activity.
• Participate in or organize Job Risk Assessments (JRAs) with contractors and request new JRAs if necessary.
• Implement, monitor and report corrective actions further to HSE site tour findings, audits, and monitoring activities.
• Stop any unsafe operation/situation and report immediately to Site Management.
• Ensure specific training of personnel assigned an ERPS function, and particularly the training of response team members (e.g., intervention team members for specific fire protection and fire-fighting and anti pollution equipment).
• Ensure the revision and updating of the ERPS (organization and function sheets).
• Propose typical scenarios for safety drills, develop plans, prepare report, and follow up recommendations.
• Assisting the DSA in the facilitation of these drills.
• Participates in the establishment of the PMES (Preventive Maintenance of Safety Equipment) schedule,
• organizes and monitors its follow-up in consultation with the site’s functional and technical unit.
• Checks compliance with safety equipment inspection procedures and the updating of safety files for installations.
• Ensure availability and functionality of Life Saving Appliances (LSAs)
• Keeps the register of degraded situations up to date and ensures that the identified actions followed up.
• Carry out audits, analyze the dysfunctions observed and draw up plans for the follow-up of corrective actions.
• Implement, monitor and report corrective actions further to H3SE site tour findings, audits and monitoring activities.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents and incidents to determine their underlying causes and follow upon recommendations.
• Prepare and lead the monthly and quarterly H3SE meetings of the site.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly H3SE reports on site surveys and inspections.

During Construction phase:

Core activities:

• Becomes familiar with the project documentation (Safety concept, Operating manual, Operating philosophy, flowchart, Cause-and-effect diagram…).
• During the commissioning phase, make site visits to familiarize yourself with the installations and especially with the safety equipment.
• Assists the DSA in drafting site H3SE procedures and guidelines.
• Prepare and facilitate trainings for personnel as might be required

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of workers, communities, and the environment are well addressed and managed. The job holder is accountable for demonstrating exemplary behavior with regard to H3SE rules & requirements and for implementing H3SE rules within his area of responsibility. Therefore, the employee is required to:
• Fully comply with Company H3SE (Health, Safety, Social, Security & Environment) policies and Life Saving Rules.
• Actively participate in H3SE and promote this culture to co-workers.
• Remain vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of potential unsafe conditions.
• Communicate to management any H3SE related concerns and ways to improve them.
• Maintain a workplace & workspace that is safe, clean, and always neat – practice good housekeeping
•  Participate actively and regularly in the application of the H3SE policy of the OPCO and the site.
• Carry out audits, analyse the dysfunctions observed and draw up plans for the follow-up of corrective actions.
• Generally, Provide direction and guidance to management team and CONTRACTOR on H3SE issues within the workplace

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Academic Qualifications:

• Graduate or Diploma in the field of Engineering, Sciences or equivalent. HSE certification such as NEBOSH, OSHA, IOSH etc.
• Previous experience in a safety and environmental position such as HSE Engineer, HSE supervisor, HSE officer etc.
• At least 10 years’ experience in an operational environment, preferably in the oil & gas industry.

Experience Required:

• Main qualities required for the position: dynamism, autonomous, ability to communicate/convince, rigor, critical and analytical mind.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience with HSE management systems in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with ISO safety, quality, and environmental standards (preferred).
• Certification in risk assessment and OHS would be advantageous.
• Good level in English recommended, both written & spoken.
• Pedagogic, coordination and communication skills