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Senior HSES Specialist
2026-10-07T08:41:34+00:00
McDermott
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FULL_TIME
Kasenyi Village, Buliisa, Uganda
Uganda
00256
Uganda
Engineering
Science & Engineering, Business Operations, Energy & Mining, Construction
UGX
MONTH
2026-10-20T17:00:00+00:00
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Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.

For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

Job Overview:

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 less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the HSES discipline.

  • 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
  • Manage subcontractor/vendor HSES Performance
  • 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
  • Monitor HSES statistics and identify trends
  • Report trends promptly and prepare action plans to promote continual improvement
  • Actively participate in safety programs and other initiatives
  • Plan, lead, and participate in HSES meetings
  • Follow-up closeout and maintain HSES actions
  • Ensure HSES resources are adequately assigned
  • Complete personal development program and ensure appropriate development program for mentees
  • Lead and assist with incident investigations and prepare reports
  • Engage and facilitate HSES client interface where necessary
  • Report all injuries, near misses, property and environmental incidents promptly
  • Contribute to the production of HSES information, training, education, and awareness material for the Project and business line
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of Emergency Procedures
  • Maintain a high standard of safe working practice, quality, and productivity, and ensure compliance with the code of business conduct
  • Coordinate Project HSES activities
  • Statistical and data analysis ability
  • Communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken
  • Computer literate in Microsoft programs: Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel, Project
  • Degree/Diploma (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in HSES related field
  • Trained and experienced ISO standards lead auditor (9001, 14001, or 45001)
  • Ability to work as a team member as well as act as a team leader
  • Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function
bachelor degree
12
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Vacancy title:
Senior HSES Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering, Category: Science & Engineering, Business Operations, Energy & Mining, Construction]

Jobs at:
McDermott

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 20 2026

Duty Station:
Kasenyi Village, Buliisa, Uganda | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 7 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Our ingenuity fuels daily life. Together, we’ve forged some of the most trusted partnerships across the energy value chain to make what was once just an idea a reality: laying subsea infrastructure thousands of feet below sea level, installing platforms hundreds of miles from shore, using our expertise to design and build offshore wind infrastructure, and reshaping the onshore landscape to deliver the energy products the world needs safely and sustainably.

For more than 100 years, we've been making the impossible possible. Today, we're driving the energy transition with more than 30,000 of the brightest minds across 54 countries.

Job Overview:

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 less experience and share their conceptual and practical expertise related to the HSES discipline.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Engineering jobs in Uganda
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, October 20 2026
Duty Station: Kasenyi Village, Buliisa, Uganda | Uganda
Posted: 07-10-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 07-10-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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