Vacancy title:
Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer – Electrical

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Healthcare]

Jobs at:
True North Consult Ltd

Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 15 2025

Duty Station:
uganda | Kampala | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, August 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key Responsibilities
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure safe working conditions and compliance with
approved safety plans.
• Monitor daily field activities and provide immediate feedback to rectify unsafe behavior
or conditions.
• Deliver toolbox talks, daily briefings, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) to FSRs and
subcontractor teams.
• Assist in incident investigations, collect field-level data, and participate in root cause
analysis (RCA).
• Ensure the correct usage of PPE and verify that all personnel are trained and properly
equipped.
• Report all near-misses, unsafe acts, and environmental hazards to the HSE Leaderfor
escalation.
• Track safety KPIs at the crew and zone level and maintain detailed logs and reports.
• Support emergency response planning, including drills and evacuation simulations.
• Follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs) from safety audits and
inspections.
• Act as a liaison between site operations and the HSE department to promote active
risk awareness.
Qualifications & Experience
Education
• Technical diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science,
or Engineering.
Years of Experience
• Minimum 2–4 years of field experience in an HSE role, preferably in infrastructure,
utilities, or oil & gas projects.
Industry Exposure
• Experience working on remote job sites or construction environments in the energy, oil
& gas, or utilities sector.
Technical Tool/Software Proficiency
• Safety reporting platforms
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Audit and risk assessment tools

Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of jobsite hazard identification and mitigation practices.
• Familiarity with HSE regulations, PPE standards, and emergency response planning.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 or other safety management system standards.
• Ability to conduct field-level training and safety observations.
• Environmental awareness related to spill response, waste handling, and noise/dust
control.
Personal Attributes
• Vigilant, proactive, and assertive in field environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage crews and subcontractors.
• Committed to safety-first behavior and continuous improvement.
• Calm under pressure and effective in incident or emergency response scenarios.
Preferred Additional Qualifications
• HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA 30).
• Experience in multinational EPC or energy projects.
• Fluency in English required; Swahili or French is a plus.
Performance Measurement (KPIs)
• Number of daily inspections and observations conducted
• Toolbox talks delivered and JHAs completed
•Incidents, near-misses, and hazard reports submitted
• Compliance rate of PPE usage and training attendance
• CAPA closure rate and response time
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Work Conditions
• Based full-time at the EACOP construction and substation sites in Tanzania.
• Requires full PPE compliance and high mobility across remote or rugged job zones.
• May involve extended hours or shiftrotation during high-activity phases.
• Exposure to oil & gas field conditions including noise, dust, height, and confined space
environments.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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