Health Safety Environment Supervisor at UCC Holding
UMC JV is seeking an experienced HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) Supervisor to join our team for the New Kigali International Airport construction project in Rwanda.
The HSE Supervisor will oversee site-wide health, safety, and environmental compliance, ensuring all activities meet local and international standards. This role is critical to maintaining a safe work environment, conducting risk assessments, audits, and leading incident investigations while promoting a strong safety culture across the project.
-Key Responsibilities
- Maintain a strong safety presence through daily site inspections and field engagement.
- Review, interpret, and ensure compliance with Rwandan and international HSE legislation and standards.
- Develop and implement the Site Safety Management Plan (SMP) specific to airport construction requirements.
- Conduct regular safety audits and ensure alignment with project scope and evolving site conditions.
- Coordinate and schedule safety staff and first aid coverage.
- Provide guidance, resources, and support to site managers, supervisors, foremen, and safety advisors.
- Ensure all incidents are promptly reported, investigated for root causes, and corrective actions are tracked to completion.
- Oversee modified duty programs for injured workers, ensuring documentation and follow-up.
- Verify training and competencies of all field staff; support compliance through collaboration with project management.
- Communicate and implement client safety requirements as defined in project agreements.
- Lead comprehensive safety orientations for new hires and ensure accurate documentation.
- Maintain and update safety boards with current policies, inspections, emergency plans, and hazard assessments.
- Ensure all required safety documentation, legislation, inspection forms, and manuals are available and accessible on site.
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Strong understanding of HSE management principles and processes for large-scale construction, preferably airport infrastructure.
- Proven experience with risk assessment methodologies and safety management systems.
- Familiarity with construction practices in Africa or similar international contexts.
- Working knowledge of ISO standards (45001, 14001, 9001) and local/international HSE legislation.
- Experience with integrated management systems.
- ERP knowledge, preferably SAP, is an asset.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of total working experience in HSE.
- At least 3 years of directly relevant experience in construction HSE supervision.
- Preferably 2+ years of experience on projects in Africa or similar regions.
- Experience on airport construction projects will be highly valued.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Level 6 Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent certifications.
- Lead Auditor Certificates in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 22301 preferred.
Core Competencies
- Collaboration
- Accountability
- Resilience
- Quality Focus
- Leadership
Technical Competencies
Safety Education Programs (Level 2)
Fire Hazard Inspections (Level 2)
Safety Inspections (Level 2)
Incident Investigations (Level 2)
Worker Health and Safety (Level 2)
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