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Senior HSES Specialist

Category

Health and Safety

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/3/2026
9 days left

Employer / Company

McDermott logo
McDermott
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Description (Public)

The Senior HSES Specialist uses best practices to solve complex HSES-related problems and uses discipline-specific knowledge to improve HSES Performance. They will act with a considerable degree of autonomy and have the ability to balance a field-based position and business administrative duties. They are comfortable working in a dynamic environment and will act as a resource for colleagues with l

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Implement McDermott HSES Management System considering the particularities of the Company, Client and applicable legislative regulatory requirements
  • Drive a common and consistent risk based HSES culture
  • Develop and implement HSES plans, procedures, and instructions as required by Contract and in line with corporate and legislative requirements
  • Facilitate and participate in risk assessments and ensure risk registries are maintained up to date
  • Develop HSES Activity plan and ensure all HSES requirements, including inspections, audits, and emergency response, are listed and scheduled
  • Monitor for effectiveness and assist in the implementation of Project HSES Management Plan
  • Prepare, schedule, and conduct internal and external HSES audits
  • Complete subcontractor/vendor HSES pre-qualification and bid evaluation process
  • Work closely with the PMT and sub-contractors on the development of suitable hazard control interventions
  • Review client HSES documentation as required (Policies, Procedures, etc.) and perform Gap Analysis to Project procedures when required
  • Establish and manage tangible KPI’s relevant to the area of responsibility

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Essential Qualifications and Education:
  • Degree/Diploma (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in HSES related field
  • years of experience in the Energy Industry
  • Advanced understanding of local and international HSES laws, codes, and regulations
  • Trained and experienced ISO standards lead auditor (9001, 14001, or 45001)
  • Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
  • Ability to work as a team member as well as act as a team leader
  • Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function
  • Statistical and data analysis ability
  • Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken

Skills & Competencies:

  • Essential Qualifications and Education:
  • Degree/Diploma (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in HSES related field
  • years of experience in the Energy Industry
  • Advanced understanding of local and international HSES laws, codes, and regulations
  • Trained and experienced ISO standards lead auditor (9001, 14001, or 45001)
  • Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
  • Ability to work as a team member as well as act as a team leader
  • Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function
  • Statistical and data analysis ability
  • Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken

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