QSTL-EACOP-PS5PS6 OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

QSTL-EACOP-PS5/PS6 OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR

About this job:

Q-Sourcing Tanzania Limited is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Tanzania Uganda Kenya Rwanda and South Sudan.

On behalf of our Tanzania based client we are looking for a competent and experienced PS5/PS6 Operations Supervisor

POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION

Reports to:
Operations Lead PS5/PS6 (N1)
Field Manager TZ (N2)

JOB TYPE:
Rotational; 4x4

LOCATION:
EACOP Pump Station 5 (near Igunga Tanzania)

About EACOP

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a Midstream development located across Uganda and Tanzania that includes a nearshore Marine Storage and Export Terminal (MST). Once completed the EACOP Company will operate the East African Crude Oil Pipeline a 1443 km long electrically heated crude oil export pipeline that transports oil from Kabaale - Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for crude export to the international markets.

JOB DIMENSIONS/ GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

To supervise and coordinate day-to-day production operations ensuring safe efficient and compliant execution of activities. The role supports the Operations Lead manages field operators and ensures proper control of permits isolations and maintenance activities especially in environments including unmanned stations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In accordance with the policies and procedures in place in EACOP The Operations Supervisor is responsible for:

Ø Operations Supervision:

Supervise and direct field operators to ensure safe and efficient execution of daily production activities.

Monitor plant conditions and ensure alignment with production targets and operating parameters.

Conduct routine field inspections and ensure equipment integrity and operational readiness.

Ensure smooth execution of daily routines and operational checklists.

Ø Permit to Work (PTW) Responsibilities:

Act as Permit Control / Issuer / Area Authority as required.

Review and monitor all permits to ensure compliance with safety and operational requirements.

Coordinate permit campaigns ensuring proper planning risk assessment and execution.

Verify worksite conditions prior to permit approval and ensure proper closure of permits.

Ø Isolation and Inhibition Management:

Prepare review and authorize isolation plans (mechanical electrical process)

Ensure isolations are correctly implemented verified and documented.

Manage system inhibitions/overrides ensuring proper authorization tracking and timely removal.

Maintain integrity of safety-critical systems during maintenance and operations.

Ø Maintenance Coordination & Handover:

Coordinate closely with maintenance teams for safe execution of work.

Prepare and execute equipment handover for maintenance and ensure proper reinstatement after work .

Ensure all isolations permit and risk controls are in place before releasing equipment.

Participate in planning and prioritization of maintenance activities.

Ø Support to Operations Lead:

Act as backup to the PS3/PS4 Operations Lead when required (Deputy Designated Site Authority /DSA)

Work as Operating Authority for site. . Assist in operational decision-making and incident management.

Provide input for production planning optimization and reporting.

Ensure continuity of operations during leadership absence.

Ø Commissioning Start-up & SIMOPS Support

Support commissioning and start-up activities ensuring procedures are followed safely.

Coordinate and manage SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) to avoid conflicts and risks.

Participate in pre-startup safety reviews and readiness checks.

Ensure clear communication between teams during critical operations

Ø Unmanned Station Operations

Oversee operations related to unmanned facilities including remote monitoring and periodic site visits.

Coordinate interventions inspections and maintenance campaigns at unmanned locations.

Ensure safety and compliance standards are maintained despite limited on-site personnel.

HEALTH SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health safety and welfare of workers communities and the environment are well addressed and managed. Therefore the employee is mandated to:

• Fully comply with Company H3SE (Health Safety Social Security & Environment) policies and Life Saving Rules.
  
• Participate in HSEQ and promote this culture to co-workers.
  
• Remain vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of potential unsafe conditions.
  
• Communicate to management any HSE related concerns and ways to improve them.
  
• Maintain a workplace & workspace that is safe clean and always neat practice good housekeeping.
  

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelors degree or relevant technical diploma (Engineering Information Technology or related discipline preferred)

Experience Required:

Minimum of 10 years experience in oil & gas plant operations

Experience in plant & control room operations for production gas processing refining or utilities

Strong experience in PTW systems isolations and field supervision

Demonstrated ability to supervise teams coordinate multi-disciplinary operations

Exposure to commissioning start-up and SIMOPS activities

ADDED ADVANTAGE

Leadership experience supervising field personnel

How to apply:

All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged to send their CVs/Resumes to: or link below not later than 09^th June 2026.