There is no equivalent project of such an industrial drilling magnitude in a remote and sensitive area within the Group today. The Tilenga oilfields are partly situated in a protected National Park, partly beneath the river Nile wetlands area, and within densely populated area in a rural and remote part of Uganda. Activities exposed to the risk of major incidents with severe potential consequences due to local environment and important presence of NGO’s. Factory Drilling with a well delivered every 4 days using 3 drilling rigs simultaneously will necessitate standardization of equipment and procedures, strict enforcement of Drilling & Well instructions, safe and efficient logistic management on site. The project is focused on delivering the lowest possible cost, which requires challenging TOTAL design concepts as well as substantially challenging the TOTAL referential.

Multicultural environment: Contractors are anticipated to be located in various parts of the world. Ugandan rules and regulations, administrative requirements and technical authorizations as well as International codes for onshore plant will apply.

The project FID was signed on Q1-2022 with a start of drilling operations on Q2 2022 and a Ready For Start-up (RFSU) target of July 2026.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for compliance of all site activities with International and Ugandan Laws and Regulations, with Company rules, Affiliate and site HSE MS.
• Guarantor of Personnel safety, Environmental protection and Property safeguard.
• Accountable for Production target achievement while meeting HSE, budget and planning objectives.

HSE / RSES  

• Ensure full compliance with Affiliate and Site HSE Management Systems of all routine and non-routine activities on Tilenga sites, whether they are conducted by Core personnel, by Contracted staff or by Contractors. 
• Lead on site RSES, RSES Deputy and RSES delegate functional organization. 
• Ensure all actions are implemented to meet affiliate and site HSE Objectives 
• Ensure implementation and adherence to an Environmental Management System as per ISO 14001 requirement (including Waste management plan).
• Be the custodian of the Site HSE dossier. 
• Ensure all Integrity barriers are always operational and maintained in a timely manner. Deviation or DGS raised if barriers are deficient. 
• Define and implement all the safety measures to mitigate safety and environmental risks on site. Approve all Risk Assessments. 
• Declare and manage any downgraded situation. Define immediate mitigation measures and corrective actions.
• Approve PTWs & SIMOPS dossiers. Ensure adherence to SIMOPS dossier requirement.
• Ensure adherence to defined external and internal audit schedule. Follow up on action plans post audit. 
• Ensure site organization readiness to respond to any Emergency: enforce personnel mandatory training, perform weekly drills, ensure availability and functionality of all necessary resources 
• Lead the Emergency Response on site as On Scene Commander. Coordinate the actions dictated by Contingency plans (Oil Spill Response, Emergency Pipeline Repair, Blowout 
• Ensure accurate reporting of all HSE KPI, including HSE events through Synergi. 
• Lead investigations following any recordable incident, HIPO, Tier 1 and Tier 2 incidents and as deemed necessary. 
• Ensure REX is issued accordingly. 
• Promote HSE culture on site through a high visibility on site on daily basis and through HSE meetings and talks. 
• Ensure adherence of all personnel on site to Company Code of Conduct, Ethics and Site Internal Rules 
• Ensure best hygiene practices are enforced.

Operations

• Represent the   Company in the field.
• Ensure smooth coordination and performance of all activities on site for all entities .Ensure resources are adequate. 
• Contribute to the activity planning, approve work programs and perform arbitration as deemed necessary. Lead the 5WLA planning.
• Responsible for implementation and management of the site tours at all locations.
• Monitor the actual execution of the work programs versus plan. 
• Manage all site production activities, to meet define production objectives, as well as efficiency objectives 
• Ensure adherence to Production guidelines, Chemical injection guidelines, Flow Assurance guidelines. Approve main procedures and instructions.
• Ensure accurate daily reporting of activities and Production performance.
• Ensure shortfalls and equipment failure are reported, documented and investigated, and that detailed action plans are issued and followed. 
• Contribute to optimization and troubleshooting. Propose modifications or adjustment as deemed necessary to improve reliability or availability, as well as to reduce costs. 
• Enforce recommendations from Affiliate Support team
• Participate to the definition and approval of scope for shutdown and major campaigns. 
• Ensure adherence to Field Operations Management System, including to Meeting TOR and schedule, Management of Change Procedure.
• Ensure management of staff at site level. Contribute to the personal development, improvement of skills and know-how. 
• Care about the Welfare conditions of site personnel to ensure an acceptable standard is maintained. 
• Implement reward and sanction policy. 
• Mitigate the societal risks prevalent within the area of operation with the assistance of the community and security resources. 
• Participate in budget preparation and maintain a cost control system on site.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in engineering (i.e. Petroleum, industrial, mechanical) or degree in industrial chemistry. 
• Minimum 15 years broad practical experience in the field of maintenance and production operations onshore or offshore sites and, Experience as Site Manager (medium / small site), or/and Head of Production Methods, HQ Exploitation Support Engineer are the minimum requirement
• Recognized leadership in an oil and gas offshore or offshore operating environment. 
• Sound knowledge of Company policies, rules and specifications. 
• Demonstrated capacities in HSE, personnel management and technical / operational matters. 
• ‘’OPERCAP +’’ evaluation passed.