Manager – Engineering Employment Opportunity – Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC)

Job Title:       Manager
– Engineering
Organization: Uganda
Refinery Holding Company (URHC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to:
Head of Engineering and Business Process Innovations
About US:
The Uganda Refinery
Holding Company (URHC) is a Private Limited Liability Company incorporated
under the Companies Act (2012). It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Uganda
National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd. The purpose of the URHC is to hold, on behalf
of UNOC, interest in the refinery project planned to be developed in Kabaale,
Hoima District and its associated infrastructure. URHC has also been given the
mandate to develop, operationalize and manage the 29.57 km2 Kabaale petro-based
Industrial Park (KIP).
Job Summary:  The Manager – Engineering will be tasked with
the optimization of NPC assets to achieve business growth and sustainability
through innovation and business process improvements.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Implement processes and procedures for technical validation and
    implementation of engineering processes and technologies.
  • Oversee the process of conceptual and feasibility studies of
    potential projects, and re-engineering of processes and products.
  • Work with the pipelines and storage infrastructure teams to identify
    and deploy technologies that improve performance, asset integrity and
    operational efficiency.
  • Lead the process of gathering engineering innovative ideas in
    liaison with other team members, to ensure technical and commercial
    viability as well as value optimisation.
  • Oversee the process of approving engineering designs and processes.
  • Ensure business sustainability through implementation of waste
    reduction strategies, energy efficient systems and processes and the
    adoption of green technologies.
  • Develop, implement, and document processes for design, value
    engineering and cost reduction activities.
  • Manage change and stakeholders, in the engineering of projects,
    processes and products.
  • Carry out engineering audits of NPC projects and processes to ensure
    compliance with standards.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the
    supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • Master’s Degree in Engineering from an internationally recognized
    University.
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, industrial
    engineering, or any relevant engineering degree from an internationally
    recognized University.
  • Registered with the Engineers Registration Board and Professional
    Membership with an accredited engineering body.
  • At least eight (8) years of relevant working experience in in a
    reputable company or organization.
  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration or equivalent will be an
    added advantage.
  • Professional certification in Project Management is an added
    advantage.
  • Demonstrable leadership and team building skills, and ability to
    inspire team members;
  • Possess strong understanding of the petroleum value chain.
  • Demonstrate excellent understanding of business development or
    product development lifecycle.



How to Apply:
All candidates
should complete and sign Application Forms, download
here
, together with certified copies of academic certificates should be
addressed and submitted in TRIPLICATE to the address below. Applications
delivered through courier or post office will also be received. Applications
must include a cover letter, application form and supporting documents. While
we thank you for your interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
General Manager,
Uganda Refinery
Holding Company Ltd,
Plot 15 Yusuf Lule
Road
P.O. Box
36316Kampala,
Deadline: 14th December 2018
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