QSSU-EACOP-SS-SPREAD SUPERINTENDENT

About This Job:

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

On behalf of our client EACOP we are looking for a competent skilled and experienced Spread Superintendent to work in Uganda

About EACOP

EACOP is a 1443km crude oil export pipeline that will transport Ugandas crude oil from Kabaale Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani peninsula near Tanga port in Tanzania. EACOP and shareholders will execute and delivery the project.

Job Brief/ Duties and Responsibilities

Job Brief.

The Spread Superintendent is responsible for overall field management & pipeline supervision of the day-today construction activities of the EACOP staff & CONTRACTORs. They will ensure work is carried out using safe working practices and is completed in accordance with the project codes standards drawings and specifications. The Spread Superintendent will be responsible for supervision of the pipeline ROW preparation and access stringing bending welding non-destructive testing field joint coating trenching lowering in of the pipeline and general pipeline construction activities.

This role reports to the Spread Managers.

Role and Responsibilities.

To manage the allocated SPREAD within the pipeline lots and area packages

Directly supporting the EACOP staff & its CONTRACTORs ensuring delivery of the Pipeline and

associated Electrical Instrumentation Telecom and Security infrastructure are on-time and to budget.

Ensuring local partners and local contractors receive and understand clear instructions and guidance.

To provide on the job training and coaching to local content personnel liaising either directly or indirectly with training providers to ensure training is provided and performance monitoring of such.

Ensure CONTRACTORs are fully executing and complying with their contracted scope of work

Implement use and communicate safe work practices on and off the project sites

Participate in the review of project schedules with the Project Management team

Participate in constructability and technical design reviews to identify any opportunities for optimization

Supporting the Contractors Supervisors on the pipeline Installations and co-ordinating daily reporting

requirements

Coordinating ROW access permits profile surveys clearing and grading works for final pipeline route

Planning and coordination of pipeline material deliveries and stringing activities along the ROW

Verifying the required civil and concrete works to support the pipeline placement activities are completed

Planning and coordination of pipe laying in readiness for welding activities

Ensure critical materials & equipment are being stored and monitored with preservation records available

Ensure 3rd Party provider for NDE inspection and testing are not delayed due to access or schedule

Identify conflicts in construction progress and communicate them to project team for resolution

Providing instruction and supervision to junior field engineers on day-to-day pipeline scope execution

Ensure logistics team are managing ROS dates for site pipeline materials to maintain schedule

Interface with field engineering ETIS MST and AGI Superintendents to ensure the delineation of battery limit scopes are clearly communicated and understood by all stakeholders.

Planning and coordination of ITP inspection surveillance and hold points by the designated personnel.

Planning and coordination of system / subsystem completion for testing and commissioning readiness

Work within a multi-cultural business framework and provide ethical and compliant support.

Mentor exemplary behavior regarding HSE Ethics and Company "Code of Conduct" policy.

Requirements

Qualifications / Experience Required

Tertiary/Professional qualification in pipeline construction management or other Company agreed

applicable discipline qualifications that support the construction management and execution of the onshore Pipeline and related AGI EITS and MST facilities work scopes

A minimum of 10 years of greenfield pipeline construction experience working in the Oil & Gas sectors.

10 years of pipeline construction experience working within a cross-functional oil & gas pipeline project team supporting; field engineering interface pipeline construction and commissioning readiness.

Experienced in analysing live construction metrics to create accurate reporting KPIs and progress status back to the Lot Manager and project management team

Required Competencies

Competency and proven experience within International Oil and Gas Pipelines and associated desktop applications for project delivery

Competency within industry applications such as Assure OMIE Aconex SharePoint Adobe MS Office; Word Excel PowerPoint Visio

A high focus on identifying and meeting the key project deliverables and objectives.

Demonstrated knowledge of compliance risk controls and site HSE requirements

Demonstrate proficiency in the interpretation of engineering drawings plans and specifications

Comprehensive understanding of pipeline construction methodologies and execution strategy

Understanding of critical path and key milestones within the construction planning programs

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the criticality of material ROS dates to support schedules

Demonstrated knowledge & understanding of ASME API ISO ASTM with regard to pipeline works

Demonstrated knowledge of system/sub-systems testing commissioning and completions management

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding pipeline hydro-testing flushing cleaning and box-up

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of flange management and bolt torque procedures

Comprehensive knowledge and experience managing LOTO and energy isolation procedures

Demonstrated communication skills including the ability to articulate construction concerns and solutions with teams consisting of individuals with various technical and educational backgrounds.

Previous experience working with multicultural contractors and reporting their performance.

Staff management experience (knowledge of mentoring and motivation techniques)

Autonomous self-motivated and flexible with the ability to adapt quickly to change or shifting priorities.

All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy QSSU-EACOP-SS-SPREAD SUPERINTENDENT

Note:
The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm Wednesday 22^nd October 2025

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.