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Job Title:  Graduate Mechanical Engineer        

Organisation: Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Mechanical Engineer, Technical Services Division

About Organisation:

The Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd was established under the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act and the Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream storage) Act, both of 2013 and incorporated under the Companies’ Act, 2012. It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNOC is to handle the State’s commercial interests in the Oil and Gas industry and ensure that the resource is exploited in a sustainable manner.

Job Summary:   To provide technical support to the refinery project process engineers

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support Mechanical engineering design process by participating in preparation of Mechanical Engineering designs and drawings.
• Participate in the analysis of rotating, static, and fired equipment to ensure compliance with international standards and project requirements.
• Participate in developing design documents, including Basis of Design (BoD), mechanical data sheets, and specifications.
• Monitor equipment installation, testing, and commissioning activities to ensure adherence to designs and specifications.
• Provide technical input during the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Detailed Engineering Design (DED) stages of projects.
• Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s)

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or related degree from a recognized University

Knowledge and Experience  

• Maximum 3 years relevant work experience and not later than three years from the time of graduation at a bachelor’s degree level.
• Membership to a professional engineering body (e.g., UIPE – Graduate Membership) is an added advantage.
• Exposure to oil and gas, energy, or industrial projects is an added advantage.

Character & Competencies    

• Proficiency in engineering design tools (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar software).
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems (rotating, static, and fired equipment).
• Familiarity with international codes and standards such as ASME, API, and ISO.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret Engineering Design
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to travel on work related assignments

How to Apply:

All interested candidates should submit their applications through the UNOC online recruitment system accessible through this link

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Deadline: 28th February 2025

Note:

• Only applications routed through the stated link shall be considered.
• Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic disqualification.
• UNOC is an equal opportunity employer.

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