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Job Summary

Job Title:
Project Engineer
Employer:
East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP)
Location:
Kampala, Uganda
Country:
Uganda
Contract Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Engineering
Number of Positions:
1
Deadline:
Thursday, 31 October 2024

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Project Engineer job at East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP) | Apply Now

Kampala, Uganda

Full Time

Are you looking for Engineering jobs in Uganda 2024 today? then you might be interested in Project Engineer job at East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP)

Deadline: 

31 Oct 2024

About the Organisation

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is a flagship infrastructure project aimed at facilitating the transportation of crude oil from Uganda to the Tanzanian port of Tanga for export. Its mission is to create a world-class, sustainable pipeline that serves as a vital conduit for East Africa's oil and gas industry, contributing to regional economic growth and energy security. EACOP has earned a solid reputation for its commitment to delivering a safe, reliable, and environmentally responsible pipeline, earning recognition for its role in the development of Africa’s energy infrastructure.

The company fosters a work culture that prioritizes safety, teamwork, and innovation, offering employees opportunities for professional growth while ensuring a supportive and inclusive environment. EACOP provides job opportunities across various sectors, with work arrangements designed to support diverse talent and career development. The company was established as a joint venture between major oil and gas companies, and over the years, it has evolved into one of the largest energy infrastructure projects in the region.

EACOP’s business model is centered around the efficient and safe transportation of crude oil while embracing cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact. With a project scope spanning Uganda and Tanzania, the pipeline is poised to enhance energy exports, driving economic development in both countries. The company operates based on core values of safety, sustainability, innovation, and collaboration, and its corporate social responsibility efforts focus on community development, environmental protection, and local capacity building. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.eacop.com.

Job Title

Project Engineer job at East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP)

East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project (EACOP)

Job Description

Project Engineer will be managed by Maintenance & Inspection Methods Engineer at Tanga back - office for the projects, modifications during operation period. Project Engineer will oversee the

management of change workflow. She/he will be the focal point for technical study requests and master data updates.

For validated project/modification, She/he will prepare the required scope of work for review & implementation.

The Project Engineer will be expected to travel to remote sites to coordinate project/modification preparation, implementation, commissioning, and hand over.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participates in all Hazop.

  • Responsible for coordinating all project elements including engineering, design, quality

    planning, modifications, installation, commissioning, as well as ensuring the project remains

    within budget to meet the requirements of the company’s needs.

  • To be responsible for initiation, planning, execution, and closure of Projects or modification.

  • The Project Engineer must ensure projects are carried out efficiently and on time in co-ordination

    with the Engineering Maintenance Team and other relevant departments within the EACOP and

    outside (contractors)

  • The Project Engineer must work to engineering best practice standards and be compliant with

  • EACOP project specifications.

  • Preparations of project proposals related to all operational improvement projects.

  • Co-ordinates/prepares, implements, and manages any required project related engineering

    method statements and execution plans.

  • Be responsible for the preparation, justification, coordination, implementation, and

    monitoring of strategic projects, equipment modification and new equipment activities

    relating to process, utility, facility, and plant equipment as validated by EACOP

    management.

  • Preparation of methods statements for the proposed improvement projects

  • Reviews cost estimates, recommendations from vendors, consultants, and licensors.


MAIN DUTIES:

  • Manages the project within budget.

  • Performs overall quality control of the SOW (budget, schedule, plans,) and report regularly

    on project status.

  • Plans project requirements and resources, including the sourcing of subcontract

    elements, etc.

  • Reviews engineering deliverables and initiate appropriate corrective actions.

  • Ensures Project /modification request workflow well consider any potential project risks,

    identifying and establishing corrective actions.

  • Develops and implement project document control procedures, and drafting standards and

    procedures to organize, store and retrieve documents and information efficiently.

  • Assists with design verifications and sign off project progress reports.

  • Ensures a high standard of housekeeping and safe work practices in and around the project

    areas in general during execution of any project.

  • Projects schedule preparation and management to ensure all projects are executed and

    completed within the planned completion time.

  • Preparation of TORs and BOQs for procurement of suitable contractors or consultants for the

    outsourced project works for the procurement of contractors.

  • Undertakes special projects as required and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

  • Write project reports and present progress at your supervisor.

  • Assists in the preparation of the Annual departmental budget for the project unit.

  • Performs root cause analysis and resolve problems regarding projects.

  • Preparation of project reports and prepare periodic or specific reporting of the project

    activities under his/her responsibilities.

  • Liaises and communicates with other departments, stake holders, suppliers, and other

    service providers or contractors.

  • Manages project and modification workflow.

  • Manages EACOP technical master data base (Technical documentation, drawings, 3D

    models and CMMS)

  • Complies with the Health, Safety, Environmental and Security (H3SE) Policy prior and during

    projects execution phase and ensure all project works are executed and completed safely.

  • Maintains control of all project documentation.

  • Manages engineering service contractor.

  • Contributes to HSE performance in line with EACOP objectives.

  • Ensures the project’s compliance with the applicable codes, practices, policies, performance

    standards, regulatory requirements, and specifications.

  • Performs any other duties relevant to the scope of work that may be assigned by supervisor.

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SERVICES

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SERVICES

INDUSTRIAL

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RESIDENTIAL

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES

EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of workers, communities, and the environment are well addressed and managed. Therefore, the employee is mandated to:

  • Fully complies with Company H3SE (Health, Safety, Social, Security & Environment) policies and Life Saving Rules.

  • Actively participates in HSEQ and promotes this culture to co-workers.

  • Remain vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of potential unsafe conditions.

  • Communicates to management any HSE related concerns and ways to improve them.

  • Maintains a workplace & workspace that is safe, clean, and always neat – practice good housekeeping.


QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Academic Qualifications:

  • BSc. Degree level qualification in an engineering discipline, for example in mechanical,

electrical, instrumentation & control, chemical & processing, civil or equivalent qualifications

from a recognized institution.


Experience Required:

  • Not less than 5 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, major project engineering or

    a high potential working as project engineer.

  • MS office good experience

  • Master’s degree in engineering management (MEM) will be an added advantage.

  • Experience in Microsoft Project and other project management software.

  • Professional Engineer (P. Eng.) registered member with Tanzania Engineers Registration

    Board (ERB).

  • Strong personality with knowledge in mechanical, Piping, Steel structure Installation & pre

    commissioning activities for live plants and E&I experience.

  • A Project Management Professional (PMP) certified will be highly desired.

  • Progress reporting, good communication skills,

  • Advanced Microsoft user to include Project and Excel software.

  • Ability to work with multiple discipline projects.

  • Proficiency in Oral and written English/Fluency in English, both verbal and written

  • Problem solving skills.

  • ERB Registration as a Professional Engineer

  • Proven Project Engineering/Project Management experience

  • Experience in management of change.

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY

The applicant must submit his/her Curriculum Vitae CV and a Cover Letter explaining why he/she is the suitable candidate for the

position. Applicants are also required to provide details of three (3) referees one of whom should be the most recent employer. Please

submit your application only through ANY of the contact information provided below. Application deadline is

on  31st October 2024.

Air Swift: airswift.com

CCL: tanzania@cclglobal.com

IMI: imi-tanzania@imi-eag.com

ITM: recruitmenttanzania@itmafrica.com

Qsourcing: recruitmenttanzania@qsourcing.com

Seaowl: sestz@seaowlgroup.com

NOTE: No payment is required at any stage of the recruitment process.

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