About this offer

Technical Assistance Services (TAS)

Position Title: Piping / Structural Engineer

Reports To: Works & Construction Engineer

Department: Upstream Project – Field Ops

Location: Kampala

Number of Vacancies: One Gap

Activities

• To provide technical assistance and coordination accordingly to the project requirements related to his/her discipline
• Support the construction manager on site ensuring that the Contractor is fully conversant with all Company project related standards and procedures.
• Act as primary Supervisor for all activities related to his/her discipline: follow-up the sequence of work-fronts and liaise with the construction contractor area managers and superintendents to make sure the sequence is as per the Construction Level-3 Schedule.
• Ensure that Contractors progress on the appropriate high-priority work-fronts in order to stick to the level-3 schedule.
• Undertake regular site visits to assess the work quality and delivery of the Contractor and intervene as appropriate to ensure that activities progress in line with the project schedule.
• Monitor progress and prepare performance reports.
• Identify & analyse the weak points which penalize the productivity and propose corrective actions.
• Advice the Offsite Superintendent HDD-LWA on all issues related to sequencing and scheduling of work fronts.
• Analyse and forecast performance and manpower requirements based on physical progress relative to schedule.
• Liaise with all the Superintendents and Supervisors to make sure that all interfaces are managed effectively.
• Supervise the following interfaces and ensure that Company / Project standards and procedures are fully aligned:
• Company & Construction Contractor
• Construction Contractor / Sub-contractors
• Vendor representatives & construction site personnel
• Assist in the resolution of all Technical Queries related to his/her discipline.
• Assist the company Team to ensure Compliance with projects Safety objectives throughout the life of the project.
• Maintain good relationship with Contractors, being flexible enough but also strict when necessary to achieve the objectives of the Project.
• Liaise with Other disciplines as it might be required to improve effectiveness of Team and to achieve project objectives and targets
• Keep the Offsite Superintendent HDD-LWA informed of all events which may affect the successful completion of the project goals.
• Interface with QA/QC personnel to address quality issues/progress
• Monitor workforce productivities/progress relative to schedule
• Compliance with the HSE instructions, rules and procedures in force for compliance with the HSE contractual clauses and other documents governing ties with the contractors
• Ensure the protection of the environment and the monitoring of Project environmental performances.
• Participate in daily/weekly/monthly meetings as required
• Compile necessary reports (daily/weekly/monthly) related to his/her discipline and scope for the Offsite Superintendent HDD-LWA and Construction Manager
• Carry out any other task that may be assigned to him/her.
• To act on behalf of the Offsite Superintendent HDD-LWA in his/her absence if required.

Qualifications/Experience required

Qualification: Bachelor or HND Engineering or equivalent mechanical or related discipline

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in Oil and Gas and Petrochemical industry specifically large construction projects, with thorough knowledge on various safety regulations, standards, procedures etc.
• Recognized level of expertise in construction discipline. General awareness of the Company’s General Specifications and/or previous experience with other major IOC’s/Contractors in oil and gas construction projects.
• Ideal candidate shall be fully conversant with applicable Oil and Gas Industry International Codes, Standards as well as best Industry Practices.
• Valid Medical Certificate which complies with Company Standards.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills, as well as a good level of computer literacy and be proficient in Microsoft Office.

• To provide technical assistance and coordination accordingly to the project requirements related to his/her discipline
• Support the construction manager on site ensuring that the Contractor is fully conversant with all Company project related standards and procedures.
• Act as primary Supervisor for all activities related to his/her discipline: follow-up the sequence of work-fronts and liaise with the construction contractor area managers and superintendents to make sure the sequence is as per the Construction Level-3 Schedule.
• Ensure that Contractors progress on the appropriate high-priority work-fronts in order to stick to the level-3 schedule.
• Undertake regular site visits to assess the work quality and delivery of the Contractor and intervene as appropriate to ensure that activities progress in line with the project schedule.
• Monitor progress and prepare performance reports.
• Identify & analyse the weak points which penalize the productivity and propose corrective actions.
• Advice the Offsite Superintendent HDD-LWA on all issues related to sequencing and scheduling of work fronts.
• Analyse and forecast performance and manpower requirements based on physical progress relative to schedule.
• Liaise with all the Superintendents and Supervisors to make sure that all interfaces are managed effectively.
• Supervise the following interfaces and ensure that Company / Project standards and procedures are fully aligned:
• Company & Construction Contractor
• Construction Contractor / Sub-contractors
• Vendor representatives & construction site personnel
• Assist in the resolution of all Technical Queries related to his/her discipline.
• Assist the company Team to ensure Compliance with projects Safety objectives throughout the life of the project.
• Maintain good relationship with Contractors, being flexible enough but also strict when necessary to achieve the objectives of the Project.
• Liaise with Other disciplines as it might be required to improve effectiveness of Team and to achieve project objectives and targets
• Keep the Offsite Superintendent HDD-LWA informed of all events which may affect the successful completion of the project goals.
• Interface with QA/QC personnel to address quality issues/progress
• Monitor workforce productivities/progress relative to schedule
• Compliance with the HSE instructions, rules and procedures in force for compliance with the HSE contractual clauses and other documents governing ties with the contractors
• Ensure the protection of the environment and the monitoring of Project environmental performances.
• Participate in daily/weekly/monthly meetings as required
• Compile necessary reports (daily/weekly/monthly) related to his/her discipline and scope for the Offsite Superintendent HDD-LWA and Construction Manager
• Carry out any other task that may be assigned to him/her.
• To act on behalf of the Offsite Superintendent HDD-LWA in his/her absence if required.

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Good level of computer literacy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

• Bachelor or HND Engineering or equivalent mechanical or related discipline
• Valid Medical Certificate which complies with Company Standards.