Job Title: Civil Engineer
Organization: Avanti Energy Services Limited (Avanti)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About the Company:
Avanti Energy Services Limited (Avanti) is a Ugandan national company, which engages in providing services to the upstream oil and gas production industry within Uganda. Avanti was awarded a contract by a major oil and gas service company to source and employ in excess of 100 Ugandan engineers, technicians, operators and laborers to support their oil drilling operations within Uganda.
Job Summary: Avanti Energy Services Limited, a leading Oil and Gas Human Resource Recruitment and Consultancy firm, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Civil Engineer to join our client’s dynamic team in the oil and gas sector. The Civil Engineer will play a crucial role in planning, designing, and supervising civil engineering projects while ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental best practices.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Identifying optimal locations for facilities by analyzing topography, soil conditions, and environmental constraints.
- Designing pipeline routes, specifications, and considerations for trenching, water crossings, and soil stability.
- Developing designs for platforms, storage tanks, and other structures capable of withstanding operational and environmental loads.
- Selecting suitable foundation systems based on geotechnical conditions.
- Designing preventive measures to address soil erosion around pipelines and facilities.
- Evaluating and mitigating the environmental risks of construction projects.
- Overseeing site activities to ensure adherence to design specifications, quality standards, and safety regulations.
- Collaborating with contractors to maintain quality control and project timelines.
- Ensuring all construction activities align with regulatory and permit requirements.
- Designing and constructing offshore platforms and pipelines.
- Conducting soil analyses to develop safe and stable foundation solutions.
- Supervising geotechnical studies, topographic surveys, and construction activities to ensure compliance with legal and industry standards.
- Maintaining daily records of weather, progress, safety, and environmental practices.
- Reviewing civil and structural engineering designs submitted by licensees for compliance with standards and regulations.
- Contributing to licensee work programs and budgets for technical compliance and cost-effectiveness.
- Reviewing licensee reports to verify adherence to approved schedules and objectives.
- Assisting in the identification and implementation of engineering standards for civil and structural facilities.
- Working with mechanical, electrical, and process engineers to ensure integrated project delivery.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from a recognized institution.
- A post graduate Diploma or Masters in Civil Engineering is an added advantage
- 5 years of civil engineering experience related to site design, land development and land use permitting
- Experience and strong understanding of civil engineering principles and design software like AutoCAD
- Knowledge of oil and gas industry standards and regulations.
- Experience in geotechnical investigations and site surveys.
- Excellent project management and communication skills.
- Awareness of environmental and sustainability practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
How to Apply:
If you are a proactive, passionate, and self-driven individual with a strong commitment to excellence, please submit your cover letter, CV, and academic documents as a single PDF, with the position you are applying for in the subject line, to [email protected]
Deadline: 30th January 2025.
Note:
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive communication within two weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Only candidates from Uganda shall be considered.
Disclaimer: Avanti Energy Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Never pay for a job during the recruitment process.
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