Lead Process and Flow Assurance at EACOP Bomba la Mafuta

Lead Process and Flow Assurance at EACOP Bomba la Mafuta

Lead Process and Flow Assurance

EACOP 

East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) – Lead Process and Flow Assurance Position in Tanga, Tanzania – March 2025

WHO WE ARE

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 1,443 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 Title: Lead Process and Flow Assurance

Reports to: Head of Methods and Process

Location: Tanga, Tanzania

Job Type: Full Time

Job Dimensions / General Job Description

Lead Process Engineering and Flow Assurance support to the EACOP asset, including all its sites, to ensure optimal operations and safety. Lead the coordination of fluid sampling, laboratory analysis, chemical injection, chemicals stocks management, and review of all associated reporting. Leads process studies to troubleshoot site technical issues and offers validated solutions which safely improve the operability of the asset. Custodian of Master copies of process documents such as P&IDs, PFDs, and Safety Logic diagrams. Custodian of the management of Site Modifications process, ensuring the right level of validation for the different types of modifications and follow-up to closure (including integration of revised documentation) for all modifications. Lead process optimization and simulations.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead Process Studies to resolve operational issues.
• Lead the implementation of the fluid sampling scheme for the asset.
• Provide Process support to projects and facilities tie-in to the asset.
• Provide the appropriate chemical injection rates for different flow regimes of the asset.
• Custodian of Master copies of process documents such as P&IDs, PFDs, and Safety Logic diagrams.
• Ensure overall availability of chemical stock in a cost-effective manner.
• Custodian of the master Process Simulation for the EACOP asset.
• Responsible for laboratory analysis across the asset.
• Lead Process simulations for operational improvements.
• Custodian of the management of Site Modifications process.
• Ensure that process documentations are in accordance with Company and Local Requirements.
• Ensure the Site Modification procedure is followed for all modifications.
• Conduct de-bottlenecking studies and recommend solutions to optimize existing installations.
• Contribute to the training and coaching of the Process/Field Engineer and other members of the Operations team.
• Make Process Engineering input to Technical Reviews/Safety Studies such as HAZOP, Safety Reviews.
• Lead Flow Assurance studies to support asset operations.
• Responsible for evaluating the optimized use of Drag Reducing Agent (DRA) for relevant flow regimes.
• Interface closely with other entities to access required inputs and collaborations for Process/Flow Assurance studies.
• Provide the appropriate fluid sampling scheme for the asset.

Qualifications / Experience Required

Academic Qualifications:

• Engineering degree, preferably in Chemical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering.
• Master’s Degree is a plus.

Experience Required:

• 10 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Process Engineering discipline.
• Good knowledge of Process Engineering software – Pro II, HYSIS, OLGA.
• English proficiency is mandatory.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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.
• Actively 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, practicing good housekeeping.

How to Apply

The qualifying applicant must submit their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Cover Letter explaining why they are the suitable candidate for the position. Please submit your application only through ANY of the contact information provided below.

Application Deadline: April 9th, 2025.

Contact Information:

Seaowl: [email protected]
Air Swift: [email protected]
Qsourcing: [email protected]
CCL: [email protected]

Note: The positions are open to “Local Tanzanians only.