JOB TITLE:

EACOP Field Health & Safety Supervisor – LSOC

REPORTS TO:

LOT H&S Lead

DIRECT REPORTS (No.):

None

MISSIONS/JOB DIMENSIONS

CAPEX Project: The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a major regional infrastructure  project (Capex: 4.1 G$, OPEX:>2.5G$ over 25 years) between Uganda and Tanzania coast,  opening a new value corridor between the two countries. The role does not have a direct budget function.

The role will be based within the Field Health & Safety Team and responsible for providing functional  support to the Project and Land and Social (LSOC) activities.

ACTIVITIES

• Provide support to Health & Safety aspects for works conducted by the Land and Social  contractors.
• Implement the regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with local and other   H&S regulatory requirements.
• HSE Performance reporting for LSOC contractors.
• Incident management including reporting, notification, investigation & analysis.
• Contractor HSE Management – analysis of prequalification and call for tenders;  evaluation and audits.
• Conduct HSE inductions and maintain an up-to-date database.
• Promote positive Health and Safety culture and facilitate programs (e.g Zero Harm program).
• Prepare and facilitate toolbox meetings with EACOP workers and Contractors.
• Coordinate and implement the EACOP HSE training requirements.
• Provide support for road safety. Conduct vehicle inspections and Driver toolbox talks.

CONTEXT AND ENVIRONMENT

• Behind the numerous technical, environmental, and social challenges faced by the project,  objective is for EACOP to be developed in a fast-track mode with start-up anticipated 39 months after FID.
• With operations in two countries, two separate regulatory regimes will need to be addressed in the HSE-MS.
• Numerous stakeholders and heavy focus by NGOs create a complex context. Project will need to be developed in accordance with IFC standards and the Equator 4 Principles to secure the necessary financing.
• Several risks related to the location including malaria, limited infrastructure, significant transport & road risk, etc.

Job Location: The position is based in the field with travel to various worksites in Uganda/Tanzania.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Ensure works conducted by the Project and LSOC Contractors are carried out in line with local and internationally recognized Health & Safety regulations and best practices.
• Ensure the regulatory compliance of the Contractor.
• Promote Health & Safety and provide induction, training and toolbox talks to EACOP workers and Contractors.
• Perform any other duties or tasks that may be required by the position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Professional Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent formal qualification in a recognized HSE discipline (NEBOSH Certificate as a minimum).
• National Occupational Safety and Health certification (as required).
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas Industry or related experience in large scale projects & industrial operations.

Technical Competencies:

• Good knowledge in Occupational Health and Safety; Risk Analysis, Contractor HSE Management.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business setting and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Fluent in English: Speaking and Writing.