Senior Safety Engineer

Experience

1. Applicant should have at least Five (5) Years Experience in industrial safety or QHSE management in reputable organization with demonstrated experience in hazard identification, risk assessment (HIRA), and incident investigation and reporting within a manufacturing or large-scale plant environment is highly desirable.
   
2. Continuous Professional Development: Certificates in at least Three (3) relevant fields (Fire Safety, First Aid, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor or Hazardous Material Handling, Project Management) is an added advantage.
   
3. Professional Membership: Registered with the Engineers Registration Board of Uganda or Equivalent.
   

1.1 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: Demonstrates expertise in identifying workplace hazards, conducting risk assessments, applying hierarchy of controls, and maintaining dynamic risk registers across operations.

1.2 Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Possesses strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental laws, ensuring full compliance, audit readiness, and timely statutory reporting requirements.

1.3 Training and Safety Awareness: Skilled in developing and delivering safety training programs, promoting awareness, assessing competencies, and fostering a proactive safety culture organization-wide.

1.4 Incident Reporting and Investigation: Proficient in managing incident reporting systems, conducting root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring timely closure of safety-related incidents.

1.5 Emergency Preparedness and Response: Capable of developing emergency plans, coordinating drills, managing response teams, and ensuring readiness of systems and equipment for effective incident response.

1.6 Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement: Experienced in tracking safety KPIs, conducting audits, analyzing trends, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the IMS framework.

1.7 IMS Integration and Auditing: Competent in integrating ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 requirements, conducting internal audits, and ensuring compliance with integrated management systems.

1.8 Leadership and Safety Culture Development: Demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills to influence behavior and embed a positive safety culture across all levels.

1.9 Data Analysis and Reporting: Skilled in analyzing safety data, preparing reports, and providing actionable insights to support informed decision-making and performance improvement.