PROCESS ENGINEERING LEAD- (CONTRACT – 3YEARS)
UNOC
Location
Kampala
Job Type
Full-time
Experience
mid
Category
Other
Job Description
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Requirements
- Proficiency in Engineering Software such as Process simulation and design software (eg Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus etc), MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Working knowledge/application of Project Management Software e.g. MS Project, Primavera, Smart Sheet or Trello.
- Data analysis & report writing skills.
- Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills.
- Interface management skills – with the ability to coordinate across engineering disciplines, contractors, vendors and operations teams, and to resolve inter-discipline technical conflicts.
- Strong negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of Oil & Gas Industry Technical Standards.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the engineering design and execution of the refinery as the Lead Specialist in the process engineering discipline.
- Lead detailed reviews of the process engineering aspects of the projects, including drawings, specifications, installation procedures, etc. and ensure that electrical works designs, materials and construction specifications meet oil and gas project standards and other relevant national and industry codes.
- Monitor performance of contractors and suggest remedial actions to avoid design deficiencies and commission delays.
- Lead and provide technical advice on the preparation of budgets, procurement, modifications etc. as it relates to the process of engineering aspects for the refinery project.
- Perform discipline and inter-discipline engineering compliance checks, quality assessment, and quality control on engineering design and operations.
- Develop a priority matrix for setting, scheduling, and executing process engineering maintenance jobs to ensure continuous plant operations.
- Provide input to Engineering studies concerning process design, installation, and operating issues.
- Develop and monitor manufacturing metrics and analyze data to improve the manufacturing processes for the refinery.
- Support the construction and commissioning teams in resolving queries received during installation as related to equipment layout for the refinery and its ancillary facilities.
- Conduct research to develop new and improved processes for crude oil refining and establish safety procedures for individuals working with dangerous chemicals.
- Collaborate with other discipline engineers in inspection test plans, and factory acceptance tests in addition to all preparations for site installation, precommissioning, commissioning and handover.
- Liaise with document specialists to ensure process engineering documentation (drawings etc.) for the project is properly archived.
- Provide recommendations on knowledge/skill and training required for the development of competencies of staff in the process engineering discipline
- Provide input into competence development plans for the electrical engineering discipline.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s).
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the UNOC online recruitment system accessible through this link https://www.unoc.co.ug/careeropportunities/ Applications should be submitted not later than Friday 11th September 2026 by 11:59pm EAT. Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Relevant Degree Transcript, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters. Please note that only applications submitted through the UNOC recruitment system shall be considered. NOTE: UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies at any stage of the recruitment process. Forward any enquiries regarding this advert to [email protected]
