VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – RE-ADVERTISED
Job Title: Pipeline Engineer
Job Type: Full Time, 5 Days per Week (Regular Duty Week)
Reports to:
- N+1: Inspection Leader
- N+2: Maintenance and Inspection Head
Location: MST-Tanga
WHO WE ARE
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a midstream development located across Uganda and Tanzania. It includes a nearshore Marine Storage and Export Terminal (MST). Upon completion, EACOP will operate a 1,443 km long, thermal insulated crude oil export pipeline, which will transport oil from Kabaale, Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for export to international markets.
JOB DIMENSIONS/GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Pipeline Engineer will be part of the EACOP inspection entity. They will manage pipeline inspection activities directly for the PS4/PS5 and MST perimeters, and provide support for the PS1 perimeter to the pipeline and inspection engineer. The engineer will follow the guidance and inspection philosophy provided by the Inspection Leader and will be responsible for defining pipeline corrosion guidance documents. This role will also act as the main interface and focal point for pipeline integrity management, corrosion, and chemical treatment follow-up in Tanzanian perimeters.
Pipeline inspections for corrosion coupons and intelligent pigging operations will be closely coordinated and assisted by the pipeline and inspection engineer. The engineer will ensure that inspection scopes and campaigns are completed efficiently.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement Inspection Plans (written schemes of inspection) for the following equipment: PSD, pipelines, and pipeline-related structures (e.g., HDD).
- Review and prepare SMC for intelligent pigging and corrosion coupon analysis and operations.
- Manage equipment registers, scheduling, and reporting through the CMIMS (Computerized Maintenance & Inspection Management System) and RBI-P.
- Propose and review recommendations for corrective actions, including material selection, equipment design, coating, cathodic protection, and corrosion inhibition.
- Ensure that inspections and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) comply with relevant safety rules, technical procedures, and standards.
- Oversee the coordination of inspection activities on-site and supervise inspection contractors.
- Review management of change requests when required.
- Assist third-party representatives responsible for statutory inspections.
- Participate in technical audits of contracted companies regarding NDT, welding, and pressure vessel fabrication.
- Prepare and review inspection reports, including analysis of inspection findings and recommendations for remedial actions.
Equipment Under Responsibility:
- Pipeline
- Corrosion Coupons
- EPRS (Pipeline Repair)
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES
EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health, safety, and welfare of workers, communities, and the environment are addressed and managed effectively. The employee is mandated to:
- Fully comply with company H3SE (Health, Safety, Social, Security, & Environment) policies and Life Saving Rules.
- Actively participate in HSEQ and promote this culture to co-workers.
- Remain vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of potential unsafe conditions.
- Communicate any HSE-related concerns and suggestions for improvements to management.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and neat workplace, practicing good housekeeping.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Academic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Engineering qualifications in Mechanics or Materials, with an emphasis on materials, metallurgy, and corrosion.
- Good knowledge of CMIMS and Fitness for Service assessment methods (API RP 579, ASME, DNV).
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English.
- ERB Registration as a Professional Engineer.
Experience Required:
- Knowledge of Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) methodology.
- At least 2 years of experience in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) inspection techniques.
- Experience in corrosion analysis and pipeline inspection.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a cover letter explaining why they are suitable for the position. The application should also include details of three (3) referees, one of whom must be the most recent employer. Applications should be sent via the following contacts:
- Seaowl: [email protected]
- Qsourcing: [email protected]
- AirSwift: [email protected]
- CCL: [email protected]
Application Deadline: 5 May 2025
Note: No payment is required at any stage of the recruitment process.
