Job Title: Start Up Manager
Organisation: TotalEnergies
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, cleaner, more reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take part on Review of Pre-Comm, Commissioning procedures & associated planning
- Monitor the Troubleshooting and ensure the resolution of start-up problems
- Follow up with EPSCC preparation and execution of final operational test procedures
- Ensure that all required Procedure and instruction are prepared for FO
- Ensure that TIM tools are developed and implemented to facilitate Operation and Maintenance team work execution
- Prepare and ensure reception of facilities from EPCSS, Drilling team and EACOP.
- Coordinate the preparation of Kampala support and smart room support to ensure tire 1 smooth support
- Ensure in coordination with Commissioning Manager consistent planning in line with overall Start-Up strategy
- Issue start-up sequences and activities, in coordination with EPSCC and production teams
- Definition and execution/preparation of all studies, procedures, risk/hazard/SIMOPS analyses and management of interfaces issues associated with commissioning and start-up activities
- Identify, follow and ensure mobilization/supply of material, spares, consumables & Tools and vendor / man-power support requirements for Start-up. Ensure Procurement follow up for Production and maintenance required tools.
- Coordinate post-handover hydrocarbon related testing is completed by CONTRACTOR & successful completion of OTP.
- Maintain daily updates of Red Spade Master document.
- Develop Handover protocols & list of documents to facilitate smooth handover between Project to Operation.
- Make sure that the Production and Maintenance team witness activities of CPF and wellpad EPSCC commissioning team in all EFAT, SIT, pre-comm and commissioning tests of equipment and control systems.
- Assist the Field Operation Manager on all technical issues and all technical input from Method and specialist are considered in the Operating procedures.
- Validate the Ramp-Up Strategy in coordination with method, well performance and production team
- Participate to HAZOP, HAZID, PTR and any necessary audits / reviews.
- Assist Production and Maintenance team after First Oil for remaining Start-Up activities
- Propose modifications of operating procedures when necessary and ensure updating of operating manual.
- Conduct frequent Work Permit Audits.
- Ensure safe inhibition management by Contractors.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Chartered Engineer or similar education level (Master’s degree) (Petroleum, Process).
- Minimum 15 years’ of proven experience in a similar role on site. Past experience as Site Manger (RSES) or Head of Production Methods position in operating affiliate is a prerequisite for the position
- Understanding of maintenance processes, Well performance, site integrity, and operational experience., well performance, integrity, and operational experience.
- Experienced in leading operations in a large onshore or offshore field preferably in a comparable remote location, would be an advantage.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; adept at interaction with variety of contacts, including peers within a multi-disciplinary team, management, vendors and industry partners
- Must be very analytical with ability to propose innovative and workable alternatives or solutions
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested applicants should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 25th July 2025
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 180