Job Title:
2 Environment Health and Safety/Sustainability Officers
Job Type:
Full Time
Industry:
Engineering Services
Category:
Environment
Organization:
Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL)
Duty Station:
Within Uganda, Kalangala, East Africa
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Summary:
- Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Job Details:
Duties:
- Draft, implement, and maintain policies and guidelines on Environment, Health, and Safety.
- Develop, implement, administer, and maintain EHS/S protocols on the use of PPEs and adherence to safety and health-related programs.
- Review and update the corporate EHS/S management system manual and monitor its implementation.
- Prepare and implement the EHS/S training plan in coordination with the Human Resource Department.
- Formulate corporate short-term and long-term EHS/S objectives and plans.
- Conduct accident and incident investigations and submit relevant reports.
- Promote EHS plans, monitor, evaluate, and report performance against the plan.
- Maintain auditing expertise and ensure execution of monthly/quarterly audit programs.
- Maintain contacts with external parties regarding environment, health, and safety, including government institutions.
- Provide advice on environment, health, and safety to line departments.
- Adhere to health and safety and QMS guidelines at all times.
- Compile EHS data and report all incidents/accidents accurately and within the specified time frame.
- Participate in implementing the corporate EHS/S strategy and objectives.
- Provide expert advice on EHS/S matters to management.
- Manage all HCV/HCS within and outside concession.
- Perform any other duties as may be determined by the company/management from time to time.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, Engineering, or Industrial Chemistry.
- Possession of Environmental Management Certification is an added advantage.
- Good organizational, planning, and presentation skills.
- Good understanding of occupational health and safety legislation.
- No specific job experience required.
Work Hours:
- 8 hours per day
Level of Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
Job Application Procedure:
Interested persons who meet the above criteria should submit their CV and a cover letter highlighting how their experience is relevant to the role. Applications can be sent via email or hand-delivered to the addresses provided below:
Email Applications:
Hand-delivered Applications:
- HRM Manager – OPUL
- P.O. BOX 990029, Bwendero Kalangala
Note: The closing date for applications is no later than July 31, 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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