Design, analyze, and implement measures to improve road safety and reduce accidents while ensuring compliance with safety laws and regulations.

Responsibilities: 

• Conduct regular audits to verify compliance with traffic safety laws and regulations.
• Perform road safety Audits, inspections, and risk assessments on existing and new infrastructure, analyze accident reports, identify high-risk locations (black spots), and evaluate road user behavior to improve traffic safety.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies to stay updated on safety policies and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with government agencies and local authorities to enforce safety regulations.
• Design and promote public awareness campaigns on road safety.
• Support the development and improvement of emergency response plans for road accidents and provide recommendations for infrastructure improvements based on crash data.
• Perform regular technical inspections of company and contractor vehicles/equipment to ensure they meet safety standards.
• Organize Road safety activities like inspection, training publicity, campaigns, etc., in line with Company requirements.
• Prepare accurate Road Safety reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis with the onsite data.
• Identify and report safety hazards, mechanical defects, or non-compliance issues.
• Recommend maintenance, repairs, or replacements for unsafe vehicles and equipment.
• Study and implement smart traffic management systems and AI-driven safety solutions, among others, and keep up with advancements in road safety engineering and best practices.
• Participate in emergency-related drills, inspections, and training according to the emergency plan and perform emergency response activities.
• Conduct incident/accident investigation and analysis of the root cause and prepare incident reports.
• Organize Accident case studies and share the related good practices with other departments and contractors.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Road Safety Engineering, or a related field.
• Certification in Road Safety Audits (RSA) or Traffic Safety Management.
• Certification in Health and Safety (OSHA, NEBOSH) IOV Certifications are preferred.
• At least 4 years of working experience, preferably in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Knowledge

•  Experience conducting road safety inspections, vehicle/equipment safety assessments, and crash investigations.
• Strong understanding of Ugandan road safety regulations, policies, and standards (e.g., Uganda Road Safety Act, 2018, UNRA design standards).
• Extensive knowledge of QHSE system making and reviewing.
• Extensive knowledge of Chinese and international QHSE laws, regulations, and criteria.
• Extensive knowledge of the process and technology of HSE management.