Lot 1 HSE Lead job at Q-Sourcing Limited trading

About the Organization

Q-Sourcing Servtec, a hallmark of HR excellence in East Africa, stands as the go-to recruitment agency for organizations aiming for growth. As a frontrunner in human capital management, our expertise spans across talent acquisition, training, and outsourcing, catering to the diverse needs of businesses in Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and South Sudan. Our solutions don’t just stop at hiring; we dive deep into assessing and developing both people and systems, ensuring organizations harness their full potential in this rapidly evolving work landscape.

For over 17 years, we’ve been the bedrock for countless East African businesses, offering them innovative staffing solutions and providing sustainable employment opportunities across various sectors. Whether it’s head hunting experts in Tanzania, casual management services in Kenya, or expatriate management in Uganda, our commitment to elevating the HR realm remains unwavering.

Job Description

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 competent, skilled, and experienced Lot 1 HSE Lead to work in Uganda.
EACOP is a 1,443km crude oil export pipeline that will transport Uganda’s crude oil from Kabaale – Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani peninsula near Tanga port in Tanzania.
Worley will support EACOP partners led by international French company Total Energies, through the execution and delivery of the project.
Job Brief.
Lot 1 HS LEAD will participate and provide input to the development of targeted HSE Improvement Plans and associated support documents. Ensure H&S alignment with approved Plans. Build and maintain solid relationships and engage with management representatives, Company, and Partners. Participate in project Go / No-go H&S review for project mobilisation. Ensure thorough contractor HSE assessments, evaluations and pre-qualifications as required. Facilitate and participate in H&S Risk Assessments and ensure all sites and offices are covered by robust and comprehensive HSE Management Plans where applicable.

Duties and Responsibilities

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 Worley principles of ‘Life’ and Zero Harm into the EACOP 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
Monitor, manage and report on the HSE activities of contracted 2nd & 3rd party inspection services.
Expedite the field reporting on the status of Construction progress against agreed HSE KPI’s.
Maintain databases and record storage for HSE systems reports and compliance audits
Proficient as lead representative for presenting HSE systems to internal and external auditors.
Review and comment on COMPANY CONTRACTORS’ Safety inspection reports and act
Monitor HSE compliance with the COMPANY CONTRACTOR document deliverables and data.
Scheduling the H&S supervisors to attend and deliver site HSE moments, Toolbox talks at site pre-starts
Participate in Incident Investigation or Incident Reviews as required or requested
Participate in H2SE Inspections, Reviews, or Assessments
Attend regular scheduled project meetings as required and verify HSE metrics and KPI’s tabled
Manage and co-ordinate the surveillance and compliance reviews of COMPANY CONTRACTORS in accordance with the agreed surveillance plan and / or inspection and test plan (ITP), etc.
Perform inspections of equipment/materials/installations to ensure HSE compliance.
Work within a multi-cultural business framework and provide ethical and compliant support.
Mentor exemplary behaviour regarding HSE, Ethics and Company "Code of Conduct" policy.

Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

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.
Experience in analysing HSE metrics to report accurate KPI’s and potential non-compliance status back to the project management team

Required Competencies

Competency and proven experience within Worley or equivalent proprietary management systems and associated desktop applications for project delivery
Competency within industry applications such as Assure, OMIE, Aconex, SharePoint, Adobe, MS Office; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio
Demonstrated knowledge of safety compliance, risk controls and site HSE hierarchy
A high focus on identifying and meeting the key project deliverables and HSE objectives.
Knowledge of project HSE strategy and commitments regarding execution, and field safety inspections.
Demonstrate proficiency in the interpretation of HSE, plans, policies, and regulations.
Knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA); data-driven decisions, HSE risk analysis & analytical reporting
Demonstrated knowledge of PTW systems of work and the controls process for approvals
Demonstrated communication skills including the ability to articulate safety concerns and solutions with teams consisting of individuals with various technical and educational backgrounds.
Previous experience working with multicultural contractors' and reporting their HSE performance.
Staff management experience (knowledge of mentoring and motivation techniques)
Autonomous, self-motivated, and flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to change or shifting priorities