Drilling & Wells Transport Coordinator

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DRILLING & WELLS TRANSPORT COORDINATOR
Position Description
Job Title: Drilling & Wells Transport Coordinator
Reports To: DW Logistics Superintendent
Direction Logistics
Location Site
Activities
Compliance
• Always adhere to the values and principles of the Company Code of Conduct;
• Be conversant/comply with Uganda Legislation, Company Rules, Procedures, and
Instructions. Ensure full compliance with SOX standards with respect to system
security and reporting.
HSE
• Demonstrate personal commitment to the HSE Policy;
• Promote safety awareness at all levels within frame of responsibility.
• Proactive promoter of the 12 Golden Rules as well as actively participates in
Company Safety awareness campaigns.
• Ensure proper and effective internal controls and safety standards are in place for
drilling & wells materials transportation.
• Organize follow up of HSE anomalies and events reported by throught the activities;
monitor corrective actions to be implemented.
• Participate in the definition of the Department’s Safety and Environment objectives
and the directions in which progress can be made including possible risks reduction
steps.
• Contribute and apply HSE MS bridging documents for drilling & wells materials
transportation.
Planning, Procedures and KPIs
• Lead and suggest resources definition for drilling & wells materials transportation:
Oversee planning process to ensure achievement of operational objectives;
Monitor and optimize the cost of the activities.
• Understand, apply and review/propose improvement for all operational procedures
related to roads and pads maintenance as per Company rules and standards.
• Follow-up the KPI’s indicators for drilling & wells materials transportation;
participate in the definition, implementation and monitoring of action plans.
Operational Leadership & Continues Improvement
• Openly question established practices to achieve continuous quality and cost
optimization improvements
• Identify and adopt creative and alternative approaches to problem-solving and
encourage others to do the same
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• Provide support in the priorities definition and accomplishment of logistics
associated activities.
• Promote the waste management “5R principles” hierarchy, i.e.: Reduce, Recover,
Reuse, Recycle, Residue disposal.
• Optimize the resources and operations in line with the 3C principles and LEAN
methodology.
• Participate in the required audits.
D&W materials transportations
• He is on the focal point for rig move preparation and cargo and passengers
transportations.
• Participates in the permit to work meetings and guarantees that routine operations
are covered by specific procedures.
• Manages and ensures TEPU related QA/QC requirements are applied and
implements all necessary processes to ensure that D&W equipment and materials
are available on time, in proper working condition and have passed the necessary
QA/QC requirements.
• In liaison with D&W Superintendent, Contractors and Warehouse team, defines
inspection requirements for stock and non-stock equipment.
• Ensures that all equipment and materials stored at DSB/Tangi are managed
correctly (stored, lifted, returned, inspected, assembled, tested,).
• Ensures that appropriate handling and packing is provided for the preparation of
baskets and containers used for the transfer of all material / equipment required
on Operational Sites, with an emphasis on the application of safe systems and
methods.
• Ensures correct coordination and interface with Company / Contractors
representatives on Drilling pads and operational sites for all equipment / material
requirements on a short- and medium-term basis.
• Determines transportation priority and accept / validate manifests for/from Drilling,
Logistics and Construction equipments on/to operational sites.
• In liaison with Lifting Supervisor, participate in Lifting & Handling preparations and
realization; control and follow-up of the Tangi Cargo Transport operations with
regards short and medium terms daily activities including Rig Moves;
• Follows up the inventory for Company owned and rental equipment from
Contractors.
Materials Management
• Contribute into regular monitoring and reconciliation of all physical stock held at
Company sites.
• Whenever required, liaise with TEP Uganda entities (Field Operations, Drilling and
Completion, Projects, etc.) technical Administrators (TADM) for reduction of stock.
Personnel Management and competencies development
• Facilitate required trainings (defined by the Method Department) of logistics
personnel and sources allocation to ensure Logistics operations.
• Carry out appraisals of Company subordinates in accordance with Company
procedures.
• Maintain and demonstrate own competency through LSO CAP (Competency
Assessment Programme).
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• Whenever required, act as a coach for the logistic teams.
Reporting and Investigation
• Ensure line management kept informed on relevant issues which could affect
safety, operational and commercial aspects of the operations.
• Maintain records and statistics to ensure accurate reporting, follow up KPIs and CPIs
related to the Shared Support Services operations; these records will be used for
cost allocation and invoice verification.
• Prepares D&W Materials weekly & monthly reports and any other ad-hoc reports
when requested by the management.
IT tools in logistics
• UNISOL (ERP) active user (as per defined business role and applicable transactions).
Person Specification
Education, Training,
Skills & Experience
Education.
• Degree in bachelor’s degree in Logistics discipline or equivalent
Experience
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in operational Drilling (tooling) and Logistics
with strong knowledge in Oil and Gas industry.
• An analytical mind, organizational rigor, holistic approach, tenacity, capabilities to
demonstrate good leadership within a team to produce a safe, efficient well run
through operations; ability to adapt, to analyse problems and communicate with
many entities.
• Knowledge/understanding of current legislation pertaining to Environmental
Protection, Health and Safety at Work, Waste Management, Dangerous Goods.
• Ability to work on own initiative, remaining self-confident and solid under pressure,
demonstrating logical thought patterns, high degree of organizational ability and be
an effective communicator at all levels.
• ERP: knowledge of SAP (SCOT and UNISUP/UNISOL – MM and RLM modules) is a
plus.
• Confident user of MS Office products and OS Windows.
How to Apply
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to oil.gasjobs@truenorthafrica.com
with subject line Drilling & Wells Transport Coordinator by 2nd July 2026.
All application documents Must be in either PDF or MS. Word