Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Officer job at Yaobai Cement
Posted by: great-volunteer
Posted date: 2026-Jul-03
Location: Moroto, Uganda
Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Officer 2026-07-02T16:47:11+00:00 Yaobai Cement https://cdn.ugashare.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_12774/logo/OIP.jpg http://www.yaobaiintl.com/ FULL_TIME Moroto Uganda 00256 Uganda Manufacturing Science & Engineering, Business Operations, Energy & Mining 2026-07-30T17:00:00+00:00 8 Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview) The Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Officer shall be responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace in accordance with company policies, industry best practices, and applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities or duties Key Duties and Responsibilities Occupational Safety and Health Management - Implement and monitor Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) policies, procedures, and programs.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, company regulations, and legal requirements.
- Monitor the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and enforce safety rules at all times.
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses and prepare detailed reports with corrective and preventive measures.
Environmental Management - Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and company environmental policies.
- Conduct environmental inspections and audits of mining, quarry, plant, and office operations.
- Monitor waste management, dust control, noise levels, water usage, and pollution prevention measures.
- Support environmental impact mitigation and rehabilitation activities.
- Prepare environmental compliance reports for management and regulatory authorities.
Risk Assessment and Control - Conduct risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for operational activities.
- Identify workplace hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
- Develop and monitor implementation of risk mitigation plans.
- Maintain hazard registers and safety records.
Training and Awareness - Organize and conduct safety inductions for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Facilitate regular safety training, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and awareness campaigns.
- Promote a positive safety culture across the organization.
- Ensure employees understand and comply with environmental and safety requirements.
Emergency Preparedness and Response - Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
- Coordinate emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
- Ensure firefighting equipment, first aid kits, and emergency facilities are available and functional.
- Participate in emergency response activities and incident management.
Compliance and Reporting - Ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Environmental Laws, Mining Regulations, and other applicable legislation.
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and annual EOSH reports.
- Maintain records of inspections, incidents, training, audits, and corrective actions.
- Liaise with government regulators, auditors, and other stakeholders on EOSH matters.
Contractor and Site Safety Management - Monitor contractor compliance with company EOSH standards and procedures.
- Conduct safety audits and inspections of contractor activities.
- Ensure all contractors and visitors comply with site safety requirements.
Continuous Improvement - Participate in the development and review of EOSH policies and procedures.
- Recommend initiatives to improve workplace safety, health, and environmental performance.
- Support the achievement of company EOSH objectives and key performance indicators.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills) Qualifications and Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Public Health, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
- Professional certification in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in mining, quarrying, manufacturing, construction, or heavy industry.
- Knowledge of environmental management systems and occupational health and safety standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and report writing.
Key Competencies - Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health legislation and environmental regulations.
- Excellent risk assessment and incident investigation skills.
- Strong communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in remote and demanding environments.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to safety.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes) Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis and we might close the vacancy ahead of schedule when suitable candidates have been found. - Implement and monitor Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) policies, procedures, and programs.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, company regulations, and legal requirements.
- Monitor the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and enforce safety rules at all times.
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses and prepare detailed reports with corrective and preventive measures.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and company environmental policies.
- Conduct environmental inspections and audits of mining, quarry, plant, and office operations.
- Monitor waste management, dust control, noise levels, water usage, and pollution prevention measures.
- Support environmental impact mitigation and rehabilitation activities.
- Prepare environmental compliance reports for management and regulatory authorities.
- Conduct risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for operational activities.
- Identify workplace hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
- Develop and monitor implementation of risk mitigation plans.
- Maintain hazard registers and safety records.
- Organize and conduct safety inductions for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Facilitate regular safety training, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and awareness campaigns.
- Promote a positive safety culture across the organization.
- Ensure employees understand and comply with environmental and safety requirements.
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
- Coordinate emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
- Ensure firefighting equipment, first aid kits, and emergency facilities are available and functional.
- Participate in emergency response activities and incident management.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Environmental Laws, Mining Regulations, and other applicable legislation.
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and annual EOSH reports.
- Maintain records of inspections, incidents, training, audits, and corrective actions.
- Liaise with government regulators, auditors, and other stakeholders on EOSH matters.
- Monitor contractor compliance with company EOSH standards and procedures.
- Conduct safety audits and inspections of contractor activities.
- Ensure all contractors and visitors comply with site safety requirements.
- Participate in the development and review of EOSH policies and procedures.
- Recommend initiatives to improve workplace safety, health, and environmental performance.
- Support the achievement of company EOSH objectives and key performance indicators.
- Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health legislation and environmental regulations.
- Excellent risk assessment and incident investigation skills.
- Strong communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in remote and demanding environments.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to safety.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and report writing.
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Public Health, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
- Professional certification in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
- Knowledge of environmental management systems and occupational health and safety standards.
JOB-6a46960f37cbb Vacancy title:
Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Officer Jobs at:
Yaobai Cement Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, July 30 2026 Duty Station:
Moroto | Uganda Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 2 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed JOB DETAILS:
Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview) The Environmental, Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Officer shall be responsible for promoting and maintaining a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace in accordance with company policies, industry best practices, and applicable laws and regulations. Responsibilities or duties Key Duties and Responsibilities Occupational Safety and Health Management - Implement and monitor Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) policies, procedures, and programs.
- Conduct regular workplace inspections to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, company regulations, and legal requirements.
- Monitor the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and enforce safety rules at all times.
- Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses and prepare detailed reports with corrective and preventive measures.
Environmental Management - Monitor and ensure compliance with environmental regulations, permits, and company environmental policies.
- Conduct environmental inspections and audits of mining, quarry, plant, and office operations.
- Monitor waste management, dust control, noise levels, water usage, and pollution prevention measures.
- Support environmental impact mitigation and rehabilitation activities.
- Prepare environmental compliance reports for management and regulatory authorities.
Risk Assessment and Control - Conduct risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSA) for operational activities.
- Identify workplace hazards and recommend appropriate control measures.
- Develop and monitor implementation of risk mitigation plans.
- Maintain hazard registers and safety records.
Training and Awareness - Organize and conduct safety inductions for new employees, contractors, and visitors.
- Facilitate regular safety training, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and awareness campaigns.
- Promote a positive safety culture across the organization.
- Ensure employees understand and comply with environmental and safety requirements.
Emergency Preparedness and Response - Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures.
- Coordinate emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
- Ensure firefighting equipment, first aid kits, and emergency facilities are available and functional.
- Participate in emergency response activities and incident management.
Compliance and Reporting - Ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act, Environmental Laws, Mining Regulations, and other applicable legislation.
- Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and annual EOSH reports.
- Maintain records of inspections, incidents, training, audits, and corrective actions.
- Liaise with government regulators, auditors, and other stakeholders on EOSH matters.
Contractor and Site Safety Management - Monitor contractor compliance with company EOSH standards and procedures.
- Conduct safety audits and inspections of contractor activities.
- Ensure all contractors and visitors comply with site safety requirements.
Continuous Improvement - Participate in the development and review of EOSH policies and procedures.
- Recommend initiatives to improve workplace safety, health, and environmental performance.
- Support the achievement of company EOSH objectives and key performance indicators.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills) Qualifications and Experience - Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering, Public Health, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
- Professional certification in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in mining, quarrying, manufacturing, construction, or heavy industry.
- Knowledge of environmental management systems and occupational health and safety standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and report writing.
Key Competencies - Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health legislation and environmental regulations.
- Excellent risk assessment and incident investigation skills.
- Strong communication, training, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in remote and demanding environments.
- High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to safety.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes) Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis and we might close the vacancy ahead of schedule when suitable candidates have been found. Work Hours: 8 Experience in Months: 36 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure
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Interested candidates who meet the above requirements should submit an Application Letter, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), and copies of all relevant academic and professional certificates as a single PDF document. The PDF document should be named using the candidate's full name (e.g., CV- John Doe.pdf). Upon successful submission of your application, you will receive a link to an online application form, which must be completed as part of the recruitment process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The subject should be “Position you are applying for.†The application should be addressed to CHRO, YBIH Cement Limited. NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that we will review applications on a rolling basis and we might close the vacancy ahead of schedule when suitable candidates have been found.
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