Health Safety Environment Supervisor

Overview

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.

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.

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