Country
Uganda
City
KAMPALA
Workplace location
KAMPALA-COURSE VIEW TWRS(UGA)
Employer company
TotalEnergies EP Uganda
Domain
Operations
Type of contract
Regular position
Experience
Minimum 10 years

Context & Environment

There is no equivalent project of such an industrial drilling magnitude in a remote and sensitive area within the Company today. A Green Field Project, the Tilenga field is to be found in a remote location in UGANDA near lake Albert with particularly

sensitive environmental conditions. A challenging project; heavy and waxy oils produced from 31 drilling pads, (with some of them located in a national park) and treated in a Production Center of 200,000bopd oil capacity and 650,000 bld of water treatment capacity. Reservoir pressure maintenance is ensured either by water injection or by polymer water injection depending on the reservoirs characteristics. The project also includes an extended interconnecting network with temperature preservation. 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.

Activities

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Phase :

  • Participate to the review of documents and files in the Electronic Data Management System issued by the EPC to ensure they are of sufficient quality to be utilized for MIE activities and by Maintenance Personnel onsite during the Operational phase.
  • Participate in inter-discipline MIE activities including maintenance and criticality strategy development, global maintenance plan preparation, writing of maintenance plans and procedures. Ensure that all MIE deliverables are in line with National Legislation, Affiliate and Company Specifications and Best practices.
  • Prepare complex site maintenance procedures for the testing of Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) prepared with site supervision, ensuring incorporation of best practice.
  • Take active role into the Operating Spare Parts Selection process and procurement activities and assist Spare Parts Coordinator as required with the detailed spares requirement per equipment, inspection, shipment, delivery and storage of spares in Company warehouse(s).
  • Participate in the review of documents and files in the Electronic Data Management System created and issued by the MIE Spares Contractor.
  • Ensure adequate preparation, review and validation of the Maintenance dossiers
  • Preparation of Company Management System (CMS) documents within area of responsibility
  • Attend SAT/FATs at vendor premises as required
  • Assistance to the Commissioning/start up teams and Production/Maintenance/Inspection Company teams as required.
  • Develop Digital Tools and applications to that are required to effectively manage maintenance operations post Startup
  • Patriciate to development of affiliate procedures related to Industrial Cyber Security in accordance with Company Rules.
  • Develop technical Scopes of Work for Specialized Maintenance Contracts (SMCs) and be the technical duet for the Call for Tender process.

Operational Phase (additional to Project activities) :

  • Provide specialist technical/engineering advice and guidance to site personnel on the operation and maintenance of instrument and control system equipment ensuring highest safety standards, a timely response to queries and minimal disruption to operations.
  • Ensure all instrument and controls equipment’s are maintained and kept in optimum working condition.
  • Ensure a constant follow up of equipment regarding their obsolescence and prepare any required upgrade.
  • Contribute to the ongoing monitoring of strategies for the maintenance and operation of plant/equipment to ensure that all plant and equipment meets verification and compliance requirements.
  • Proactively monitor, review and analyze plant and equipment performance using Digital Tools and provide feedback to Line Management, identifying opportunities to maximize production and performance and share best practice
  • Ensure the Condition Based Maintenance is used to maximize electrical equipment availability whilst maintaining the technical integrity of the equipment.
  • Prepare scopes of work for vendor services and repairs, make recommendations on preferred contractors and co-ordinate vendors, materials and equipment for planned and unplanned activities, monitoring and controlling manpower usage.
  • Conduct ad-hoc technical surveys at site and at vendor/repair locations, providing detailed technical reports identifying problems and solutions and ensuring optimum performance from contractors.
  • Develop / challenge /monitor/ improve instrumentation maintenance procedure implemented.
  • Ensure all relevant operations and maintenance procedures and documentation are maintained in an accurate and current status and are available on request.
  • Develop and maintain good working relationships with site personnel through effective communication and by making regular visits to site.
  • Develop positive and constructive relationships with contractors and suppliers. Identify opportunities to improve contractor/supplier performance, reduce costs and improve the quality of services/products supplied.
  • Ensure follow-up of Instrument and Controls contracts in terms of budget and scope performance.
  • Participate to budget definition and follow up for his activities.
  • Assist the department management and planning team in implementing the scheduling of discipline maintenance activities ensuring that site personnel have all resources to timely execute the tasks.
  • Ensure continuous training and upskilling of Junior engineers working in the Team.
  • Ensure compliance with Company Rules and utilize Guide & Manual in instrumentation activities.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor degree in Instrumentation and Control engineering/ Electronics Engr from an accredited university or equivalent.
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience on Instrument and Controls systems and maintenance in the Oil & Gas environment, two years of which must have been spent working on an operational plant.
  • A good working knowledge of office software packages such as Excel, and preferably experienced in a CMIMS (e.g. SAP, MAXIMO)
  • Good written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must have good working knowledge of codes and standards used in the industry (NEC, NEMA, ISO, IEC, ATEX, NORSOK, ASME, ASTM, API, ANSI etc…)
  • Awareness of current legislation and practices with respect to plant operation and compliance reporting

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.
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