Job Title: HSE Methods and Audit Coordinator

Reports to: HSE Methods and Audit Lead

Client brief:

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) Project involves the construction and operation of a buried, cross-border pipeline to transport crude oil from the Lake Albert area in Uganda to the eastern coast of Tanzania for export to international markets. The pipeline will run from Kabaale in Hoima District, Uganda, to Chongoleani, Tanga Region, in Tanzania. The length of the pipeline is 1,443 kilometres (km) of which 296 km will be in Uganda.  In Uganda, the pipeline will traverse ten (10) Districts, comprising Hoima, Kikuube, Kakumiro, Kyankwanzi, Mubende, Gomba, Sembabule, Lwengo, Rakai, and Kyotera.

Position Summary:

The role will be based within the Corporate HSE Department and will provide functional support to the Methods and Audits team. The role interfaces with the Project teams to integrate the contractor plans into the corporate systems and strategies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• HSE Management System: Develop and implement the key processes and working tools/documents required for an effective EACOP HSE Management system (HSE-MS).
• Coordinate the EACOP Corporate HSE Audit program.
• Coordinate and implement the EACOP HSE training requirements
• Conduct Contractor evaluation and audit.
• Prepare the required documentation as outlined in the HSE management system, in line with the EACOP Integrated Management System (EIMS).
• Support the HSE Methods & Audit Lead to establish the processes required for the implementation of the HSE procedures in the EACOP Organization.
• Coordinate the EACOP Corporate HSE Audit program.
• Lead Auditor for internal and 3rd party Contractor HSE Audits.
• Conduct the HSE evaluation of contractors and support contractor owners to develop and implement effective contractor oversight.
• Support and coordinate HSETraining requirements and delivery model for the corporate functions.
• Perform any other duties or tasks that may be required by the position.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent formal qualification in a recognized HSE discipline (NEBOSH Certificate or higher qualification).
• Lead Auditor with qualification recognized by a certification body (i.e., IRCA, CQI). Registration with the National Environment (Conduct and Certification of Environmental Practitioners) Regulation 2003 is an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas Industry or related experience in large-scale projects & industrial operations.
• HSE Management system development expertise. Subject Matter Expert for Occupational Health and Safety; Certified Lead Auditor; Risk Analysis, Contractor HSE Management.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural business setting and excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential.