Mechanical (Rotating) Engineer Job Vacancy at EACOP (Bomba la Mafuta)

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a midstream development located across Uganda and Tanzania. It includes a nearshore Marine Storage and Export Terminal (MST). Once completed, the EACOP Company will operate the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, a 1,443 km long, thermal insulated crude oil export pipeline that transports oil from Kabale-Hoima in Uganda to the Chanika Peninsula in Tanzania for crude export.

Job Dimensions / General Job Description

As a Mechanical Rotating Engineer for EACOP, the incumbent will manage, report, and support mechanical activities across four main objectives aimed at optimizing asset availability, operating cost, and mechanical efficiency.

The primary rotating equipment includes:

18 export pumps (variable speed, 3500 KW each) 3 export loading pumps 19 Diesel/Crude Generator packages: Caterpillar 3616 12 fire water pumps The role serves as the focal point for all rotating equipment activities and interfaces with other entities for activity planning. The incumbent will also ensure compliance with HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) rules and policies.

Support to Site Mechanical Technicians:

The position involves working with 9 site technicians, including the Maintenance Engineer for PS1-Perimeters (Uganda), to shape and develop a central role in the timely and effective execution of mechanical maintenance activities. The role includes supervision of service maintenance contracts, including pump packages and genset packages.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitor rotating equipment as per the maintenance philosophy.
• Develop and ensure the efficiency of condition monitoring tools and systems.
• Manage and support mechanical maintenance to meet objectives for availability, maintainability, and operating costs.
• Lead discipline studies, including defining functional specifications for process modifications.
• Oversee major rotating equipment maintenance activities and lead major maintenance preparations.
• Develop stock strategies and manage material repairs in the workshop.
• Analyze KPI data and adjust maintenance strategies accordingly.
• Review and optimize service contract strategies, including the contractor’s performance.
• Ensure contractors follow maintenance and repair procedures, tracking the progress and securing reliable systems.
• Contribute to the improvement of skills and know-how among the maintenance team.
• Participate in evaluations, feedback, and competency assessments.

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

• EACOP is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and welfare of workers, communities, and the environment. The employee is expected to:
• Fully comply with HSE policies and life-saving rules.
• Actively participate in HSEQ activities and promote the culture to co-workers.
• Maintain a safe and clean workplace, following good housekeeping practices.

Qualifications / Experience Required

• Academic Qualifications: Engineering Bac +5 level with specialization in Mechanical Rotating Machines.
• Experience Required: Over 8 years of experience in rotating machinery, with competence in vibration analysis, oil production knowledge, and industrial maintenance (over 5 years).
• Languages: Proficiency in English.
• Certifications: ERB Registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and autonomy skills.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Cover Letter explaining why they are suitable for the position. Additionally, applicants must provide details of three (3) referees, one of whom should be the most recent employer. Applications should be submitted through the following contact emails:

• Seaowl: sestz@seaowlgroup.com
• Qsourcing: recruitmenttanzania@qsourcing.com
• AirSwift: recruitment.tanzania@airswift.com
• CCL: tanzania@cclglobal.com

Note: No payment is required at any stage of the recruitment process. The application deadline is 5th May 2025.