HEALTH & SAFETY LEAD

Dar es Salaam , Tanzania

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reference
Job reference 1269876
location
Location Dar es Salaam , Tanzania
sector
Sector Energy - Oil & Gas
function
Function Health, Safety & Environmental
type
Employment type Contract
date
Date published February 26, 2026

Job Type: Contract

Work period: Full-Time

Duration: 8 months

Location: Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania

Elevate Your Career in Health & Safety Lead with Airswift

Join a leading organization in the oil and gas industry as a Health & Safety Lead, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance and safety across major construction projects in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania.

Role Overview

  • Support EPcmC staff & contractors to ensure timely and budget-compliant delivery of pipeline and associated facilities.
  • Provide on-the-job training and coaching to local personnel, coordinating with training providers.
  • Implement and communicate safe work practices on project sites.
  • Promote EACOP principles of Zero Harm in project delivery.
  • Engage with project leadership to clarify HSE roles and responsibilities.
  • Coordinate with Emergency Response for cross-functional engagement.
  • Ensure compliance of HSE management systems and processes.
  • Review contractor HSE procedures for compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Conduct focused HSE compliance audits and surveillance reviews.
  • Manage surveillance and inspection activities of the EACOP H&S Team.
  • Monitor HSE activities of contracted inspection services.
  • Expedite field reporting on construction progress against HSE KPIs.
  • Maintain databases for HSE reports and compliance audits.
  • Present HSE systems to internal and external auditors.
  • Review contractor safety inspection reports for compliance.
  • Schedule H&S supervisors for site HSE moments and toolbox talks.
  • Participate in incident investigations and reviews as necessary.
  • Attend project meetings to verify HSE metrics and KPIs.
  • Coordinate surveillance and compliance reviews of contractors.
  • Perform inspections to ensure HSE compliance.
  • Provide ethical support within a multi-cultural business framework.
  • Mentor exemplary behavior regarding HSE and company ethics.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven experience with ISO 45000 & ISO 9001 frameworks or equivalent management systems.
  • Competency in applications like Assure, OMIE, Aconex, SharePoint, Adobe, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
  • Knowledge of safety compliance, risk controls, and site HSE hierarchy.
  • Ability to identify and meet key project deliverables and HSE objectives.
  • Proficiency in interpreting HSE plans, policies, and regulations.
  • Experience with root cause analysis (RCA) and data-driven decision-making.
  • Familiarity with PTW systems of work and approval processes.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate safety concerns effectively.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of HSE study with 7-10 years of management experience in HSE.
  • NEBOSH Diploma / IGC or equivalent qualifications supporting HSE management for major construction projects.
  • If no four-year degree, an additional five years of related HSE leadership experience is required along with appropriate safety certifications.
  • 5-7 years of HSE experience (minimum 3 years site-based) within cross-functional oil & gas project teams.

Pay & Benefits

  • Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

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About Airswift

Airswift is a global workforce solutions provider specializing in the engineering and technology sectors. With operations spanning over 70 countries, we boast a talent pool of over 9,000 contractors and 1,000 employees. Our unparalleled reach and expertise are unmatched in the industry.
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