Vacancy title:
Operations Shift Supervisor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Science & Engineering]

Jobs at:
McDermott

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, August 21 2025

Duty Station:
Uganda | bulisa | Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 12 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Operations Shift Supervisor (OSS) will be responsible for directing and supervising operations personnel during the commissioning, start-up, and operational phases on the Tilenga Project in Uganda. This includes overseeing control room and field operations, ensuring adherence to safety and operational procedures, and coordinating with commissioning and engineering teams. 

The OSS will report to the Commissioning Lead and plays a critical role in ensuring plant readiness, safe execution of production and SIMOPS, and effective shift handovers.

This position requires flexibility to work shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Works collaboratively with the project team and client representatives to ensure system readiness and operational excellence.
  • Field operators and control room operations.
• Review operating manuals and test procedures for the operation.
• Participate in system operability walkdowns and approve readiness for start-up.
• Conduct pre-operational checks and system lineups for process, E&I and mechanical systems.
• Record and evaluate system operating parameters and generate operating reports.
• Identify deviations and restore systems to design operation in accordance with start-up programs.
• Provide input to daily briefings and shift opening meetings.
• Act as Operating Authority during commissioning and start-up.
• Ensure safe working conditions and perform risk assessments, toolbox talks, and safety rounds.
• Plan and supervise routine and non-routine field operations including unit’s start-up and shutdown, pigging, confined space entry, and chemical handling.
• Ensure proper execution of sampling programs and chemical injection guidelines.
• Maintain accurate shift logs, operator rounds, and event reporting.
• Coordinate with Materials Management for chemical and consumables deliveries.
• Supervise and execute the plant operation, commissioning and start-up in shift activities, including:
• Ensure safety of personnel and equipment. 
• Ensure proper opening and close-out of PTW and restoration of systems/equipment. 

Safety and Compliance / Team leadership:

• Implement general plant safety procedures and ensure use of proper PPE.
• Identify and mitigate downgraded situations and respond to emergencies.
• Participate in risk assessments and PTW audits.
• Report and investigate anomalies, and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with SIMOPS dossiers and safety protocols.
• Contribute to crew change organization and performance assessments.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentorship to junior team members.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain operational procedures and checklists.
• Contribute to redlining of key project documentation as required.
• Ensure proper handover and communication during shift changes.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Possess a degree or diploma of Higher Education in Process, Mechanical, Electrical, or Instrumentation Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of Oil and Gas operations experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong technical knowledge in oil & gas operations, thermodynamics, and equipment start-up.
• Familiarity with HSE rules, PTW systems, SIMOPS and operational safety standards.
• Proven experience with Oil & Gas facilities, including process and utility systems.
• Ability to supervise production teams within a shift-based work environment.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); ICSS knowledge is an advantage.
• Excellent communication and team leadership skills; ability to work in a multicultural environment.
• Fluent in English; or other language skills are a plus.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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