GAS PLANT MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR (MECHANICAL ENGINEER)- (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:-

9. Gas Plant Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical Engineer)- (4 Posts)
Location: SongoSongo, Mnazi Bay
Reports To: PLANT ENGINEER

9.0 JOB SUMMARY
Maintenance Supervisor (Mechanical Engineer) is responsible for; Supervision and management of mechanical components of the Facility
Ensure overall efficient function of all mechanical equipment such as engines, electric motors, compressors, pumps, fired heaters, filtration equipment, heat exchangers, air coolers, cooling towers, pressure vessels, valves, pressure relief devices, and other specialty items
Monitor performance of mechanical equipment and make adjustments/interventions to ensure 100%
continuous availability of mechanical equipment required {or the Facility to achieve its Performance Targets Responsible for the Safety of Direct Reports and the integrity of all mechanical equipment
Assist in developing and manage approved Department Capital and Operating Budgets
Ensure all maintenance work is conducted under HSE, OSHA and Environmental Regulations
9.1 PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensure safe operation of all Mechanical Equipment in compliance with the highest international safety standards
Supervise and manage, install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, and pipe, following specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings, using hand tools, power tools, hoist, crane, and measuring and testing instruments
Install and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for steam, install air-conditioning systems, compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls, and piping, using hand tools and power tools, and following specifications and blueprints Supervise and manage Maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all mechanical, hydraulic and diesel¬powered equipment
Supervise and coordinate all activities associated with maintenance and repair of all mechanical components in the Facility; Manage Warehouse Stock tor emergency and pi armed maintenance spares for all mechanical equipment
Technical resource for troubleshooting operations issues and problem solving; provide hands-on coaching to
Technicians and maintenance staff
Conduct inspections of all mechanical equipment and rectify any identified defects; Ensure all statutory and code
inspections are carried out as per Inspection Schedule
Assist in developing and implementing a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), and execute all Preventive Maintenance (PM) and major maintenance activities; develop and implement a Condition-Based Maintenance Program to support CMMS
9.2
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. A Master's Degree would be an asset
Minimum of five (5) years' Experience leading Mechanical Maintenance Teams in a Process or Petrochemical
Plant Environment
Demonstrable PC/software skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Skill Sets in CMMS and
Condition-based Equipment Monitoring would be an asset
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, ctiagrams, and service manuals
Ability to work independently and as part of a team with a positive attitude and Team-based
interpersonal skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
9.3
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/wORK ENVIRONMENT Long Hours in the Field, at times under extreme weather conditions 12 hour shifts; 28 Day Rotation
Assume responsibility, be flexible, perform duties and handle multiple tasks under potentially stressful and/or hazardous conditions
AGE LIMIT
Age limit not more than 45 yeats
95 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.