Environment Health and Safety/Sustainability Officers x2 Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL)

Duties:
• Draft, implement and maintain policies and guidelines on Environment, Heath and Safety.

Develop, implement, administer and maintain EHS/S protocol on 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.
• Carryout accident and incident investigations and submit relevant reports.
• Promote EHS plans, monitor, evaluate and report performance against 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 the health and safety and QMS guidelines at all times.
• Compile EHS data and report all incidents / accidents to accurately and within 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
• Any other duties as may be determined by the company/ management from time to time.

Requirements:
• The Candidate must be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Management, Engineering or Industrial Chemistry.
• Possession of Environmental Management Certification are added advantage.
• Good Organizational, Planning and Presentation Skills
• Good understanding of occupational health and safety Legislation.