About

I am an HSE Engineer with over 7 years of professional experience in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) management, including more than 5 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry. I currently work with CNOOC Uganda Limited, where I support the implementation and continuous improvement of HSE management systems within a complex Oil & Gas project environment. Over the course of my career, I have developed extensive experience in HSE engineering, risk assessment and management, workplace inspections and audits, incident investigation, environmental management, contractor HSE management, Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), emergency preparedness and response, lifting operations safety, regulatory compliance, and HSE performance monitoring. My 5+ years of Oil & Gas experience, as part of my overall 7+ years in HSE, have provided me with practical exposure to the industry’s high-risk operational environment and a strong understanding of the importance of integrating HSE into project execution and day-to-day operations. I am a proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented HSE professional with strong communication, leadership, coordination, analytical, and problem-solving skills. I am passionate about proactive risk management, safety leadership, continuous improvement, and developing a strong safety culture that protects people, the environment, assets, and business operations. Core Competencies: • HSE Management Systems • Oil & Gas HSE Management • Risk Assessment & Risk Management • Occupational Health & Safety • Environmental Management • Contractor HSE Management • HSE Audits & Inspections • Incident Investigation & Reporting • PTW, JSA & Safe Systems of Work • Lifting & Rigging Safety • Emergency Preparedness & Response • HSE Performance Monitoring • Regulatory & Legal Compliance • Safety Leadership & Culture Development • HSE Training & Awareness

Skills

  • HSE Engineer
    10

Recommendations

Experience

Kamanzi Clive

8/21/2026
Provided a score of  
8
  for Agaba Elijah

Debrah Kemigisa

8/20/2026
10

"He is hardworking, reliable, and highly professional.
He works well with others and maintain good communication.
He demonstrates a strong commitment, responsibility, and teamwork.
He follows workplace procedures and maintain high safety standards.
I confidently recommend him for greater responsibilities and future opportunities."

JEANNE AYEBARE

8/20/2026
8

"very good at what he does. minimal supervision required."

Ariiyo Ashimu

8/20/2026
10

"Am pleased to recommend Mr Agaba Elijah as a proactive and competent HSSSE professional engineer. Having known and worked with him, I can confidently attest to his strong experience in oil and gas industry and other fields , professionalism commitment and proactive approach to work place safe management. I highly recommend him for any suitable professional opportunity.
Mr Agaba has got enough experience to keep a safe work environment.

Good luck Mr Agaba Elijah"