Head of Health: Safety and Risk Management Unit at Gas Supply Company Limited (GASCO)

Application Deadline: 05 Jun 2015

Head of Health: Safety and Risk Management Unit POSITION DESCRIPTION:

From Daily News, 28th May.
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) is a National Oil Company established in 1969 with a mandate to undertake petroleum development in a selected petroleum potential areas throughout the country, including the continental shelf of Tanzania.
In line with such mandate TPDC has formed subsidiary companies namely Gas Supply Company Limited (GASCO) and Commercial Petroleum (COPEC) to perform various tasks. The main roles of the established subsidiaries are: GASCO is responsible for the management of natural gas processing plants, natural gas transmission pipeline, natural gas distribution networks and gas aggregation; COPEC is responsible for managing the National Strategic Petroleum
Reserves and downstream operations as deemed fit for long term benefits of the nation.
To effectively manage the above responsibilities, TPDC is looking for experienced, dynamic, energetic, visionary and qualified candidates to fill senior positions within the Corporation and its subsidiaries.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION
The Head of Health, Safety and Risk Management unit shall be the principal advisor of the General Manager on all matters concerning health, safety and risk management in the Company.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists and supports the General Manager in carrying out health, safety and risk management polices in the Company as specified by the Board;
Reviews the designs and implementation of health, safety and risk management plans and programs in the Company;
Implements a set of health, safety and risk metrics and reports, including losses and incidents, key health, safety and risk exposures and early warning indicators;
Reviews policies and strategies for health, safety and risk management;
Reviews health, safety and risk reports;
Improves the Company's health, safety and risk management readiness through communication and training programs;
Ensures that the Company is in substantial compliance with its internal operating policies and procedures and any legal, regulatory or contractual requirements; and
Performs any other duties as may be assigned by superiors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Holder of a Master Degree in Health/Safety/Risk Management or equivalent Qualification from a recognized institution;
WORKING EXPERIENCE
At least 10 years working experience from a recognized Organization, of which 3 years must be at senior level. Proven high administrative and managerial ability in the oil and gas industry is essential.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCES
Must be visionary, proactive and forward looking;
Must be innovative and results- oriented;
Must have the ability to maintain a multi- task focus;
Must be consumer oriented and focused on strategic stakeholders;
Must demonstrate integrity and professionalism;
Must demonstrate ability to handle community relationships, disputes and conflicts arising from investments in different locations;
Must be able to deal effectively and timely with demanding situation;
Must be able to work independently and under tight time schedules;
Must be able to manage continuity, change and transition

ASPECTS FOR THE POSITION.
AGE LIMIT
Not more than 45 years for those who do not contribute to any pension fund.
REMUNERATION
As per TPDC Salary Scale
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The terms of employment for General Manager GASCO and General Manager COPEC, shall be contractual for a term of 5 years,
renewable upon satisfactory performance.
The terms of employment shall be unspecified term contract for the post other than General Managers.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested and suitable candidates should submit their application letters along with their curriculum vitae, indicating current e-mail and telephone contacts
Certified copies of relevant certificates and one recent passport size photograph should be attached to their application letters
Each applicant must provide names and contact details of two reputable referees
Applications without relevant documents will not be considered
Only short listed candidates will be contacted' .
Applications must reach the undersigned by REGISTERED MAIL on or before 5th of June 2015: -

The Managing Director
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation
Benjamin William Mkapa Towers
Jamhuri/Azikiwe Road

P.O. Box 2774
Dar esSalaam
Tanzania