HEALTH & SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Dar es Salaam , Tanzania

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reference
Job reference 1269875
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: 8x2 rotational

  • Duration: Contract until December 2026

  • Location: Tanga, Tanzania

  • Workstation: Site-based

HEALTH & SAFETY SUPERVISOR

Join our dynamic team as a Health & Safety Supervisor in the thriving oil and gas sector! This is your chance to make a significant impact on one of the largest transnational infrastructure projects in East Africa, ensuring safety and compliance while working in a multicultural environment.

Role Overview

  • Support EPcmC staff and 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 for effective performance monitoring.

  • Implement and communicate safe work practices across project sites.

  • Mentor project teams on HSE principles, promoting a culture of 'Life' and Zero Harm.

  • Engage with project leadership to clarify HSE roles and responsibilities.

  • Coordinate with Project R3 for cross-functional engagement.

  • Ensure compliance with HSE management systems and processes.

  • Review contractor HSE procedures and documentation for compliance.

  • Advise site supervision and field engineers on their HSE responsibilities.

  • Approve contractor HSE documents such as SMP, SOPs, and WMS.

  • Direct surveillance and inspection activities of H&S advisors.

  • Inspect HSE activities of contracted inspection services.

  • Monitor construction progress against agreed HSE KPIs.

  • Update databases with HSE reports and compliance audit results.

  • Participate in inspections, assessments, and incident investigations as required.

  • Attend regular project meetings to verify HSE metrics and KPIs.

  • Perform inspections of equipment/materials/installations for HSE compliance.

  • Work within a multicultural framework, providing ethical support and mentoring exemplary behavior regarding HSE.

Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven experience with proprietary management systems and desktop applications for project delivery.

  • Competency in industry applications such as Assure, OMIE, Aconex, SharePoint, Adobe, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

  • Knowledge of safety compliance, risk controls, and site HSE hierarchy.

  • Strong focus on meeting key project deliverables and HSE objectives.

  • Understanding of HSE management systems & ISO 31000 requirements.

  • Knowledge of root cause analysis (RCA) and data-driven decision-making.

  • Proficiency in interpreting HSE plans, policies, and regulations.

  • Excellent communication skills to articulate safety concerns effectively.

  • Experience working with multicultural contractors and reporting their HSE performance.

  • Staff management experience with knowledge of mentoring techniques.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field of HSE study preferred.

  • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualifications supporting HSE management for construction execution.

  • Five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in a HSE related field.

  • In the absence of a degree, eight (8) years of related HSE experience with appropriate safety certifications in oil and gas industries.

  • Eight (8) years of HSE experience within a cross-functional oil & gas pipeline project team.

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. Learn more about Airswift at https://www.airswift.com/blog.

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