QSSU-EACOP-EE-ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
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Job Summary
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 Electrical Engineer to work Kampala Uganda
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
REPORT TO: N1: Field Manager/Deputy Operations Director - UG N2: Head of Maintenance and Inspection
Job Type: Resident Full Time
Job Location: Kampala and travel to EACOP sites
WHO WE ARE:
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
Senior Electrical Engineer will support Back office Electrical Engineer for site electrical activities. Senior Electrical Engineer will act as Electrical authority for MV and HV and will provide support and tutoring to electrical site technician(s). Electrical Engineer will manage technicians service contracts and interfaces with power grid stations or providers.
Position will be in charge of managing electrical service contracts such as UPS Lighting HVAC and vendor maintenance services.
Position is responsible for maintenance and inspection activities of EACOP electrical equipment: Pump package driven by electric VFD motor up to 2 M Watts.
HV power distribution system
Piping Heat tracing
Pipeline LLHT system
PV farm
BESS (Battery system)
UPS
Electrical Control Panels MCC Switchgears PLCs VFDs MoVs & CBs
Diesel generators (4 M Watts)
MVs HV & LV Systems
Building electrical wiring system and lighting system
Air Compressors
Nitrogen generator
Fire Heater Heat exchanger Electric Heater
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations and maintenance:
Act as Electrical Isolation Authority for EACOP.
Responsible for electrical work commissioning validation safe and efficient operations of AGIs EITS HVLV etc.
Oversee all electrical maintenance activities along the EACOP pipeline providing technical assurance operational troubleshooting and resource support during operations and stabilization.
Ensure the electrical performance / availability of the facilities highlight miss-functions compile relevant data establish a diagnosis produce corresponding report with corrective actions and participate in the implementation of the agreed plan.
Prepare periodic or specific reporting of the maintenance activities under position responsibilities.
Electrical coordination focal point for external power providers.
Preparation of Procedures for operations and shutdown.
Participation in operations of electrical incidents or shutdowns ensure proper investigation and issuance of incidents technical reports.
Identify electrical systems optimization to improve availability reliability and decrease costs.
To ensure both planned and unplanned electrical equipment maintenance is done to ensure equipment performance and reliability.
Assist in the evaluation and participate in the validation of the Site Modification Request (SMR/RFM) and consolidate the technical dossier as an electrical technical authority.
Participate in validation of the commissioning / pre-commissioning of new or modified electrical. equipment; ensure good management of the punch list after the handover.
Participate and assist in the project commissioning activities and simops interfaces.
Contribute to optimization of the maintenance plan for critical electrical equipment.
Analyze major malfunctions and failures for critical equipment and contribute to the corresponding action plans with Electrical Engineer.
Contribute on supervision of Electrical spare parts management for critical equipment from Contractors by ensuring they respect the agreed methodologies and strategies that are implemented within FO stock policy.
Assist Electrical Engineer in complex troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
Electrical Safety and Compliance
Develop and implement Electrical Safety Rules and Procedures Startup and operational procedures ensuring compliance with regulations and standards.
Capacity Building
Be a mentor and trainer to local Engineers and Electrical Technicians
Develop professional growth plans for safe future handover and operations (Capacity building coaching competencies transfer)
Build a TEAM spirit environment.
Evaluate the personnels working in the team and make proposals for their training plan.
Organize On-The-Job Training (OJT) in coordination with the Training Coordinator.
Quality Assurance:
Assist in supervising and evaluating the performance of the Maintenance service contractor secure that REXs are well implemented for the maintenance plan to be updated.
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 participates in HSEQ and promotes 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.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering or similar
Proficiency in Oral and written English
Good knowledge of CMIMS (Computerized Maintenance & Inspection Management System).
Certified MV and HV engineer Experience Required
15-20 years of experience in Oil & Gas industry 3-5 years minimum as site Electrical authority Experience in electrical Power generation distribution control and management systems with 10 years experience on transformers HV/LV switchboards HV/LV Motors ECS and PMS.
Experience of training mentor and Electrical accreditation process
Excellent knowledge of Electrical international Standards and Safety Rules
Reliability autonomy analytical organizational capacity and strong technical knowledge.
Excellent knowledge and awareness of HSE compliance.
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy QSSU-EACOP-EE-ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
Note:
The deadline for applications is not later than 08:00 am Wednesday 10th June 2026
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
Required Skills:
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Professional experience: Bachelors degree in Social Sciences/Humanities Business Administration or any other related discipline. A related Masters degree will be an added advantage. Minimum 08 (eight) years of relevant professional experience in extractive industries including considerable experience in developing economies and international organizations. Good track record of working experience with lender financed projects including IFC & Equator Principles IV East Africa experience required Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and in a multi-cultural business setting. Experience and ability to effectively lead a team (mentoring delegation and motivation techniques); Analytical and stakeholder engagement skills. Technical competencies: Knowledge of CSO/NGO engagement human rights and legal and PIIM. Knowledge of International Human Rights Standards especially the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights the UN Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights and IFC Performance Standards. Behavioral competencies: Ability to work in a multi-cultural business setting. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential. Fluent in English (speaking writing) All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy QSSU-EACOP-HRPM-HUMAN RIGHTS & PIIM (PROJECT INDUCED IN-MIGRATION) MANAGER Note: The deadline for applications is not later than 05:00 pm Tuesday20th May 2025 Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
