1 PAU/EHS/062/601: PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER (01 VACANCY)
1.1 JOB SUMMARY
The Process Safety Engineer will report to the Senior Safety Engineer and will be
responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and/or performing the Process Safety
Management (PSM) mandate of the Authority. The Process Safety Engineer will also
be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of Independent Protection Layers
(IPLs), in reducing the likelihood or severity of an undesirable event, to meet
regulatory needs for acceptable levels of risk.
1.2 KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
a) Ensure compliance of licensees to process safety requirements in the
Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act, 2013, the
Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream Storage) Act,
2013, Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2006 and other applicable laws,
regulations, standards and international best practice;
b) Participate and coordinate the review of Process Hazard Analysis programs in
order to identify, evaluate and control potential hazards within processes
including hazard identification, risk assessments, mitigation planning, and
project implementation;
c) Ensure process safety is integrated during planning, design, and execution of
oil and gas activities;
d) Participate in the review of technical reports submitted by the licenses such as
field development plans, front end engineering designs, detailed engineering
designs, risk assessment studies, safety reports, safety concepts, design
philosophies, specifications, drawings and data sheets, fire and explosion
protection studies among others;
e) Respond to emergency situations and incidents either during or after regular
working hours, to provide technical assistance and advice.
f) Conduct safety audits and inspections on operations/equipment and
procedures, present recommendations for improvement; and follow-up their
implementation;
g) Develop/review policies, laws, regulations, standards, strategies, guidelines,
and plans for regulating operational safety in the oil and gas sector;
h) Advise on emergency preparedness and response in oil and gas operations;
i) Review incident reports submitted by licensees and participate in incident
Investigation, including near misses, to an appropriate level; analyze immediate
and root causes; and determine appropriate measures to prevent
reoccurrences.
j) Develop, monitor, and analyse trends in Process Safety Key Performance
Indicators (KPIs) in the oil and gas sector.
k) Ensure that process safety related documentation for all identified hazards are
developed and maintained. This includes reviewing and organizing P&IDs and
PFDs as necessary.
l) Initiate the review of relevant process safety procedures, manuals, and
guidelines and ensure that they meet legislative and best practice
requirements;
m) Ensure that licensees sensitize all personnel involved in oil and gas operations
about the inherent workplace risks and how to improve working conditions and
practices.
n) Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
1.3 QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
1.3.1 Basic Qualifications
a) A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Chemical or Electrical or Mechanical
engineering or any other process safety engineering related discipline from an
internationally recognized institution.
1.3.2 Experience
a) A minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience in process safety
management in the oil and gas sector.
1.3.3 Added Advantage
a) A post graduate qualification in safety engineering, instrumentation, and control
engineering or any other relevant post graduate qualification from an
internationally recognized institution;
b) Relevant certification in process safety engineering specializing in the oil and
gas sector;
c) Good knowledge and understanding of the national health, safety legislation,
guidelines, and standards.
d) Membership to nationally and internationally recognized professional bodies;
e) Good understanding of all process safety management elements and process
design in the upstream and midstream operations.
f) Knowledge of the application of Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) and
Inherent Safe Design (ISD) principles;
g) Solid understanding of process design concepts, process control systems,
safety instrumented systems, active and passive fire protection, and
emergency preparedness and response.
h) Ability to interpret piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID’s), process flow
diagrams (PFDs), Electrical Drawings, Cause and effects, Safe Operating
Limits, Technical Drawings, Facility Siting, and layout diagrams as well as
material safety data sheets.
1.3.4 Character & Competencies
a) Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity.
b) Ability to work independently and in a team.
c) Proven track record of outstanding performance.
d) Excellent interpersonal, communication skills.
e) Possess good administrative and negotiation skills.
f) Track record of training and mentoring others.
g) Excellent research and analytical skills.
h) Good written, verbal, and presentation skills, particularly the ability to communicate in a multidisciplinary project context.
i) Proficiency in the relevant computer packages like Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Access, among others, Excellent listening skills
HOW TO APPLY:
PAU will ONLY consider online applications submitted through her website.
Interested persons who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right personal attributes for the above positions are invited to visit the PAU website: www.pau.go.ug and follow the link to “OPPORTUNITIES-CAREERS-VACANCIES” to view details and apply for the available opportunities.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications should reach the PAU’s website www.pau.go.ug by Monday 14th June
2021 at 11:59 pm.
NOTE:
1. ONLY online applications will be considered. Applications submitted by e-mail will not
be accepted.
2. Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic
documents only e.g., Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level, and O-level certificates and
PLE results slip.
3. Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background
checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
4. Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying
will lead to automatic disqualification.
5. All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not more than six months
and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of
the individual.
6. Please forward any enquiries regarding this advert to recruitment@pau.go.ug or call
telephone number +256 313231500.
“PAU is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any money to any
applicant for employment in its Service”.
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