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Road Safety Engineer at Aldelia

--Powermax General Electrical Merchants Ltd--

Job Description

Job title: Road Safety Engineer

Location: Kampala, Uganda. Mobilized to Albert Lake, construction sites, or other cities if required.

Primary function:

Design, analyze, and implement measures to improve road safety and reduce accidents while ensuring compliance with safety laws and regulations.

Job Industry

Civil Engineering, Construction Management

Job Salary Currency

Job Salary Fixed

No

Key Deliverables

  • Perform road safety Audits, inspections, and risk assessments on existing and new infrastructure, analyze accident reports, identify high-risk locations (black spots), and evaluate road user behavior to improve traffic safety.
  • Liaise with regulatory bodies to stay updated on safety policies and legal requirements.
  • Collaborate with government agencies and local authorities to enforce safety regulations.
  • Design and promote public awareness campaigns on road safety.
  • Support the development and improvement of emergency response plans for road accidents and provide recommendations for infrastructure improvements based on crash data.
  • Perform regular technical inspections of company and contractor vehicles/equipment to ensure they meet safety standards.
  • Organize Road safety activities like inspection, training publicity, campaigns, etc., in line with Company requirements.
  • Prepare accurate Road Safety reports on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis with the onsite data.
  • Identify and report safety hazards, mechanical defects, or non-compliance issues.
  • Recommend maintenance, repairs, or replacements for unsafe vehicles and equipment.
  • Study and implement smart traffic management systems and AI-driven safety solutions, among others, and keep up with advancements in road safety engineering and best practices.
  • Participate in emergency-related drills, inspections, and training according to the emergency plan and perform emergency response activities.
  • Conduct incident/accident investigation and analysis of the root cause and prepare incident reports.
  • Organize Accident case studies and share the related good practices with other departments and contractors.
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Essential Qualities

Essential Qualities
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Road Safety Engineering, or a related field.
  • Certification in Road Safety Audits (RSA) or Traffic Safety Management.
  • Certification in Health and Safety (OSHA, NEBOSH) IOV Certifications are preferred.
  • At least 4 years of working experience, preferably in the Oil and Gas Industry.

Knowledge

  •  Experience conducting road safety inspections, vehicle/equipment safety assessments, and crash investigations.
  • Strong understanding of Ugandan road safety regulations, policies, and standards (e.g., Uganda Road Safety Act, 2018, UNRA design standards).
  • Extensive knowledge of QHSE system making and reviewing.
  • Extensive knowledge of Chinese and international QHSE laws, regulations, and criteria.
  • Extensive knowledge of the process and technology of HSE management.

Application Process

Close Date

11/04/2025

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