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Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Limited is a limited liability company solely owned by the Government of Uganda (GOU). It was established under Section 42 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development, and Production) Act and Section 7 of the Petroleum (Refining, Conversion, Transmission and Midstream Storage) Act, both of 2013. It was incorporated under the Companies Act of 2012 as a limited liability company on June 12th, 2015.
Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC was incorporated as a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda in June 2015. Our overall function is to handle the Government of Uganda’s commercial interests in the petroleum sub-sector and to ensure State participation in petroleum activities. The company is also mandated to investigate and propose new upstream, midstream, and downstream ventures initially locally and eventually internationally.
Job Title
Mechanical Engineer job at Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC
Uganda National Oil Company - UNOC
Job Description
DEPARTMENT: Operations
JOB TITLE: Mechanical Engineer (1 Vacancy)
REPORTS TO: Mechanical Engineering Lead
JOB PURPOSE: Provide technical supervision and administrative support for ongoing mechanical projects to ensure works are executed as planned in a safe environment, adhering to Oil and Gas QHSSE standards.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Collaborate closely with other Project Engineers to ensure project objectives and key performance indicators are achieved safely.
Define the scope of work for individual projects, develop mechanical drawings based on agreed design criteria, prepare bills of quantities, and generate cost estimates to support selection processes and project feasibility analysis.
Conduct structured risk assessments for mechanical works, develop mitigation plans, and proactively manage risks during project execution.
Complete necessary job assessments, permits, time sheets, and any required documentation.
Ensure all required paperwork is available and thoroughly reviewed before mobilizing to site.
Identify and manage scope changes, investigate issues, and provide engineering solutions to support project planning and execution.
Conduct site walk-throughs and plan the installation process.
Record and update any changes to scope and "as-built" drawings as agreed with the line manager.
Supervise and manage construction sites, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards.
Participate in job inspections to identify and address non-conformities according to technical quality recommendations.
Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor(s).
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
A minimum of four (4) years of experience in the petroleum, manufacturing, or construction industries within a reputable, busy, and successful company.
Experience using engineering software such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Microsoft Project, and Primavera.
Specialized training in Project Planning and Management is an added advantage.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
Strong project planning and management skills.
Knowledge of mechanical engineering standards.
Familiarity with Oil & Gas industry technical standards.
Understanding of the Oil & Gas value chain.
Knowledge of cost management principles.
Contract management expertise.
Application of QHSSE standards.
Coordination and collaboration skills.
Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings and plans.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications are expected to be submitted from Monday 10th February 2025 and not later than Friday 28th February 2025 by 23:59 Hours (11:59PM EAT)
NOTE
ONLY online applications will be considered.
Applicants are required to scan and attach certified copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Transcript, O’level, A’level, Degree certificates.
Each attachment must not exceed a limit of 1MB and ONLY Portable Document Format (pdf) is allowed. Where attachments are more than 1MB, candidates are advised to break them down before uploading.
Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Company.
Applicants without authentic academic transcripts will not be considered.
Any applicant with forged academic documents will be charged in the relevant courts of law.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
“UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies to any candidates during the recruitment process. Report any form of solicitation to +256312444629”
For any inquiries please contact the Human Resource team on recruitment.unoc@unoc.co.ug.
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