GAS PIPELINE CATHODIC PROTECTION ENGINEER (2 POSTS)

From the Guardian of 24th June
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) is a National Oil Company dealing with oil and gas exploration, development and production. The company is based in Dar- Es -Salaam.
The Corporation has open vacancies for professional Tanzanians in the following disciplines:-

2. Gas Pipeline Cathodic Protection Engineer (2 Posts)
Kinyerezi, Dar es Salaam
Reports To: PIPELINE MANAGER
2.0. JOB SUMMARY
The Cathodic Engineer is responsible for:
Maintaining the Cathodic Protection (CP) System for the Plant and Pipelines offshore and onshore at design Potential to ensure proper protection of the gas transmission systems and distribution systems from external, internal and atmospheric corrosion

2.1 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain and update the Cathodic Protection system for offshore and onshore pipeline
Develop and implement Condition-Based CP Field Inspection and Testing Program using PC systems; utilize computer for data entry and tracking of the monitoring schedule
Ensure routine readings of each rectifier are taken as per established luspection Schedule and used to develop a computerized CP database
Ensure potential readings are analysed to identify trends, changes etc and implement corrective action is taken to restore CP integrity
Develop and implement continuous CP System improvement Program; Make recommendations for the system improvement
Trouble shoots CP Problems and makes required adjustments or initiates required maintenance activity to ensure continuous protection of Plant and Pipeline
"Prepare and forward report to engineering department regarding potentially inadequately protection of the pipelines; indicate recommendations to restore full CP requirement as per Plant/Pipeline Operating Standards Available for occasional overtime, especially during pipeline facilities inspections/overhauls

2.2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
BSc. in Cathodic Protection Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering or related field
Minimum of 3 years experience maintaining Cathodic Protection Systems on natural gas Pipelines or
Petrochemical Plant operations
Minimum 2 years of experience in engineering design for the Oil and Gas industry (natural gas stations and process facility design)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project),
2.3. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT Long Hours in the Field, at times under extreme weather conditions
8 hour day shifts;
1A. AGE LIMIT
Age limit not more than 45 years
1.5. REMUNERATION
According to TPDC Scheme of service in the salary scale of TPDC RS 1

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that their applications along with the curriculum vitae, indicating current telephone contacts are received by 11th July, 2014.
Photocopies of relevant certificates and one recent passport size photograph should be attached with the hand written application letter.
All application should be directed through Postal Services, Hand Delivery will not be accepted
Each applicant should indicate two names of referees.
Each applicant should indicate the Number and Title of Job Position applied for on the application Letter Applicant should not apply in more than ONE position
All Applicants holding foreign universities certificates (i.e. Applicants who studied outside Tanzania) should attach TCU approval certificate.
Application without relevant documents will not be processed. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
NOTE: Failure to observe any of the above conditions the application will not be considered
For more information visit www.tpdc-tz.com

MANAGING DIRECTOR,
TANZANIA PETROLEUM DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,
BENJAMIN W. MKAPA TOWER A,
AZIKIWE/JAMHURI STREET
P.O.BOX 2774,
DAR-ES-SALAAM,
TANZANIA.