GAS PIPELINE SHIFT SUPERVISOR (4 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:-

4. Gas Pipeline Shift Supervisor (4 Posts)
Location: Kinyerezi, Dar es Salaam
Reports To: DIRECTOR OF DOWNSTREAM OPERATIONS

4.0. JOB SUMMARY
The Shift Supervisor (Transmission/Distribution) is responsible for:
Supervising a team of Control Room Operators while assisting the Manager and maintenance team with the daily operation of natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines and related facilities.

4.1. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide strong, visible HSSE Leadership and develop HSSE commitment in every employee Foster an Operating Environment that is focused on Continuous Improvement
Manage all aspects of daily Pipeline Operations
Schedule shifts and review shift logs;
Take a lead role in the development of skills and competencies of Control Centre Operators Undertake formal competency assessments, performance appraisals
Promote open knowledge sharing
Undertake on the job training/coaching on new operating procedures and equipment, etc.
Establish Facility HSE Metrics in compliance with OSHA and EPA.., Standards and Champion the Facility's Process Safety Management (PSM) Program
Supervise daily activities of the Control Centre Operations in accordance with Control Centre safety regulations and company procedures;
Plan, prioritize and co-ordinate day-to-day work schedules for the team, taking into account maintenance activities to maximize opportunities to access equipment.
Trouble shoot advanced problems associated with the SCADA system and hardware; Trouble shooting, console support and leak detection consultation;
Assume responsibility and point of contact in the event of emergency situations;
Ensure production rates are maximized in line with production forecasts and targets and that equipment and facilities are available to support production operations.
Respond to emergency callouts to assist in pipeline operation and troubleshooting.

4.2. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE .
BSc. in Chemical and Process/Mechanical/Gas Engineering or related field with a minimum of 3 years experience on natural gas pipelines operations;
SCADA based control systems experience is required;
Considerable experience in pipelines operations role in a lead/supervisory capacity;
Thorough knowledge and experience of Onshore and offshore production, process and utilities systems and operations;
Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project Management,
Detailed knowledge of pipeline codes and industry standards and ability to learn, interpret and apply, ISO, API, ANSI I ASME and other appropriate codes for natural gas industry.
Must possess and demonstrate high level of integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
4.3.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/wORK ENVIRONMENT
Long Hours in the Field, at times under extreme weather conditions
12 hour shifts; 28 days rotation.

4A AGE LIMIT
Age limit not more than 45 years
4.5 REMUNERATION
According to TPDC Scheme of service in the salary scale of TPDC RS 3

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.