Job Title: Manager, Technology and
Engineering
Organisation: Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to: Head
of Refinery Development
About US:
The Uganda Refinery
Holding Company (URHC) is a Private Limited Liability Company that was
incorporated under the Companies Act (2012) as a subsidiary of the Uganda
National Oil Company (UNOC). The objective of the URHC is to hold Government’s
interest on behalf of UNOC in the oil refinery and associated infrastructure.
URHC, in partnership with an investor partner, will design, develop, build,
operate, and maintain the Uganda Refinery Project to be located in Kabaale,
Hoima District.
Job Summary: The Manager, Technology and Engineering will
be responsible for planning and coordinating engineering activities in design,
construction, operations and maintenance of the refinery project. Management
skillset should include leadership, problem solving, organizational, and
resource control skills.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Manage
the Projects multi-disciplinary engineering team including experienced process,
mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, civil and structural engineers.
·
Ensure
that projects are designed and constructed in accordance with the company’s
engineering guidelines and specifications, industry codes and standards, and
regulatory agency requirements to meet necessary functionality and performance
requirements.
·
Implement
processes and procedures for technical validation and implementation of
engineering processes and technologies.
·
Oversee
key project phases, processes and performance reports and data analysis
including planning project documentation systems.
·
Select
design concepts and fundamental technology used for developing new products or
improvement for existing ones.
·
Review
and analyse technical proposals submitted to determine if these meet the
company’s engineering codes and standards.
·
Coordinates
technical reviews at the end of each refinery project phase. This includes
evaluating technical proposals from subcontractors.
·
Ensure
that projects are compliant with URHC’s Process Safety Management program.
·
Work
with the Project Controls Manager to ensure that optimal work breakdown
structures for all technical works are properly developed, scheduled, resourced
and implemented.
·
Develop
and/or maintain project technical documents including all design reports,
technical reports, procedures, engineering manuals, codes, and standards
throughout the project’s life cycle.
·
Ensure
that all engineering items required for the project are approved for
procurement in accordance with the project specification, schedule, and
milestones.
·
Recommends
budgets to management, including staff use, technology, facility and equipment
requirements or improvements.
·
Selects,
develops, trains, and supervises staff assigned to his area of responsibility.
·
Work
closely with the Operations, Safety and Environmental functions during all
phases of project development and execution.
·
Perform
any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in either Chemical /
Process / Civil / Mechanical Engineering or other relevant degree in
Engineering from an internationally accredited institution.
·
Master
of Science in either Chemical or Process Engineering or other relevant master’s
degree.
·
A
minimum of eight years of relevant experience in process engineering,
operations, or maintenance within a reputable oil and gas company.
·
Proven
experience in handling/managing large scale refinery or petrochemical projects,
modifications, replacements, shutdowns, improvements, and reliability projects.
·
Demonstrate
strong understanding of Engineering Management especially for large scale
midstream/ downstream oil and gas projects.
·
Professional
Membership with an accredited engineering body is a must.
·
Registration
with Uganda Engineers Registration Board is added advantage.
·
Possess
strong understanding of refining economics.
·
Demonstrate
Health, Safety and Environment Leadership attributes.
·
Demonstrate
leadership and team building skills, and ability to inspire team members.
·
Demonstrate
strong problem solving, planning and effective decision-making skills.
How to Apply:
All candidates
should send electronically completed and signed Applications Forms, Click
Here, together with certified copies of academic certificates should be
addressed and submitted in TRIPLICATE to the address below;
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.
The Job Application
Form can be downloaded from Careers on www.unoc.co.ug.
Chief Executive
Officer,
Uganda National Oil
Company,
Plot 15, Yusuf Lule
Road,
P.O.BOX 36316 Kampala.
Uganda
Online applications
should be submitted to: [email protected]. Applications delivered
through registered mail and courier will also be received.
Deadline: 5th March 2021
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