Jobs at TIPER - 3/5/2015

Tanzania International Petroleum Reserves Co Ltd (TIPER) is hospitality storage facility for bulk fuel. The company is undergoing business growth and as we are keeping track on the trend we wish to recruit for the following position:

JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Senior Movement Of Product Operator (2015-003):

The role of this position is to ensure that various depot related physical activities are carried out effectively, efficiently and safely as per instructions from the Operations Manager by ensuring that the assets, equipment and surroundings of the depot are maintained and petroleum products are safely and effectively received, stored, transferred, blended and delivered while minimizing product losses and adhering to set standards, procedures, HSSE requirements and relevant legislation and regulations.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
To be accountable for the direction of continuous, reliable, efficient, economical and safe operation of the extensive tank farm.
To manage file human resource that is under your charge and ensure each and every operator is behaving ethically as per the "Golden Rules" and the company regulations and directives.
To direct the activities which include, but are not limited to, the receipt, storage, internal transfer and delivery of a wide range of petroleum products.
To oversee the operational activity over a wide range of storage tanks, pumps, transfer multi-product pipelines and all associated valves and other machinery and equipment.
To train the operators on the proper operation of equipment and machineries in such a way as to ensure conformity to product quality and quantity during receiving, transfers and delivery of stocks in a correct, safe and efficient manner.
Ensuring that inspection of the tank farm is continuously made for _any non-compliance, near miss or accidents that should be reported and to follow the corrective action with maintenance.
Control the correct operation of the API separator and ensure that effluent disposal is taken under control.
Ensure the preventive maintenance of machines and equipment is understood by operators and adhered to correctly and keep all the records.

Skills required for the job: Critical
Honesty and loyalty: Critical
Teamwork: Critical
HSSE knowledge: Critical
Good knowledge of written and spoken English calculation and arithmetic exactness and accuracy:
Continuous improvement focus: Important
Supply chain management and product integrity:Critical
Vehicle Driving :Important

Minimum Requirements:·
Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or relevant Engineering

Qualification.
Experience in a tank-farm operation would be a an added advantage
Physical fitness.
Fully conversant with at least Microsoft Word and Excel.
Fluent written and spoken English and Kiswahili.
Knowledge and Experience required
A Diploma or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical/Chemical. -
Minimum 5 years' experience in the related field with 3 years of experience in supervisory level

Maintenance Supervisor (2015-002)
The role of this position is to manage maintenance activities ensuring company assets, equipment and installations are maintained along standards defined by the oil industry (API) and the company.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Define the overall asset, material and equipment maintenance planning and propose jointly such plan to
Operation Manager and Managing Director
Responsible and accountable for implementing the approved plan and operate the associated actions accordingly
Manage maintenance contracts and assess the performance
Responsible for preparation of maintenance budget (OPEX) for the related and fully accountable for the execution of the budget.
Responsible for the provision of key performance indicators (KPI) associated to maintenance activities including statistics related to assets availability, down- time, elapsed repair time etc.
Responsible and accountable for good housekeeping, safety and security of products and allocated areas.
Fully in charge of the implementation of any applicable HSE standards related to this activities i.e. including working permits, contractor management, Etc.
Manage the maintenance staff of 6 employees and a large team of permanent contractor. Assess regularly their performance and provide appropriate trainings.
Identify opportunity to improve efficiency and reduce down time.
Comply with API standards, HSSE procedures including work permit
Prepare the maintenance manual, policy and procedures and ensure the deployment
Assess and mitigate risk
Experience and Requirements:
FTC - Full Technician Certificate (mechanical)
Minimum of 5 years' experience as a supervisor; 2 years' experience in oil industry is an added advantage

Communication skills and fluency' in both English and
Kiswahili
Computer literate, knowledge of MS word, excel, MS project, and conversant with maintenance software is an asset
Knowledge on pumps types and application, repairs and troubleshooting, installation and critical spare parts management.
Basic HSSE knowledge will be added advantage

Procurement Officer

This position plans procurement strategies and execute by facilitating communication between user departments and providers to ensure provision of best value goods and services, always adhering to company policy and procurement procedures and maintaining transparency throughout the process.

Responsibilities:
The Procurement Officer shall be responsible for managing all the procurement activities and inventory in the company and perform the following activities relating to procurement:
Providing support to the function of Tender Committee and Implementing decisions of the Tender Committee;
Planning the procurement and disposal by the tender activities of the through requests obtained
Recommending procurement and disposal in accordance with the Procurement Methodology to the
Tender Committee;
Reviewing specification requirements and preparing
Tender Documents and advertisements of the tenders;
In collaboration with the Legal Unit, prepare 'the contract documents;
Maintain and archive all procurement documents and taking care of all the inventories procured;
Maintain a register of all the contracts awarded relating to procurement activities;
Preparing regular reports for Management on procurements, disposition with their costs and also provide status on all outstanding requests with their reasons;
Conducting quarterly review on prices and product's quality and monitor- the supply market trend
Administering and " managing ,suppliers/vendors, ensuring that they observe the contract terms and conditions and advise Management on any deviation to the Contract terms and renditions for further action;
Coordinate the Supplier/ contractor quality assessment, identify sub-standard and communicate to internal stakeholders;
Supervise the stock room and ensure a full compliance with policy and procedures;
Ensuring timely delivery of goods and services and
Codification of newly Asset of the company
Conducting stock taking before the year end audit.

Experience and Requirements:
Relevant degree in Business Administration
National Board Certification as a Certified Public
Purchasing Officer
Any other business related discipline
Minimum 7 years' experience in Business or Public-
Administration or Procurement
Computer Literacy (Advanced MS Office including
Microsoft project)

HSSEQ Manager (2015-004)

The role of this position is to offer expert knowledge and skills in order to generate and promote a positive Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Quality culture at TIPER by assisting to control occupational risk. .

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
To ensure that all HSSE legislation is adhered to and policies and practices are adopted.
To plan, implement, monitor and review the protective and preventative measures that TIPER is required or choose to follow, and work to minimize operational losses, occupational health problems, accidents and injuries.
Key Competencies
Strategic management skills
Occupational Safety, Health, Security and environment awareness
Performance management skills
Management & leadership skills
Good communication and reporting skills

Skills required for the job:
Degree in Occupational Safety/ Life Science/
Engineering/ Health studies or a background in
Science, Technology and Environmental management
Experience in working in Scientific and Technical fields at an operational level
Understanding of industrial processes is valuable
Knowledge of computer applications
Physical fitness
Evidence of;
High standard of written and spoken communication skills
Negotiation skills
Patience and diplomacy
Ability to understand and analyze complex information and present it simply and accurately
An investigative mind
Attention to detail;
An interest in the law and the ability to understand regulations.

Minimum Requirements:
Knowledge and understanding of all legislative requirements relating to occupational health, safety, security and environment
HSSE issues and Codes of practice relevant to the industry including OSHA & ISO regulations
A knowledge and understanding of the impact of failure of key systems and processes including loss of containment and threat to the environment.
Knowledge and Experience required
A Diploma or a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical/Chemical.
Minimum 5 years' experience in the related field with 3 years of experience in supervisory level

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Submit to us a cover letter attached with your CV and pay-slip of the latest employment by email info@radarrecruitment@tiper.co.tz , with the heading SENIOR MOVEMENT OF PRODUCT Operator (2015-003):

CV should be a maximum of 4 pages and in a MS word or PDF format.
No Hard copies application letter will be entertained
The closing date for applications is 13th March, 2015
Tanzania International Petroleum Reserves (TIPER) Ltd. is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and is committed to making employment decisions based on merit.
We are committed to complying with employment and labour laws providing equal employment opportunities, as well as all laws related to terms and conditions of employment. The company desires to keep a work environment free of sexual harassment or discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, age or any other status protected by the governing laws of the country.
We are seeking very high caliber candidates. Kindly do not apply if you do not possess required experience and desired qualifications in the relevant sector.
Only successful candidates will be contacted via email and mobile telephone contact.