EACOP
TNC-MP-JD-001
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR PS1/PS2
Position Description
Job Title: Operations Supervisor PS1/PS2
Reports To: Operations Lead PS1/PS2 (N+1)
UG Field Manager (N+2)
Job Type: Rotational; 4×4
Location: EACOP Pump Station 1/2
Supervises: Direct: Indirect:
N/A N/A
About the Client
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 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 Purpose
To supervise and coordinate day-to-day production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and
compliant execution of activities. The role supports the Operations Lead, manages field
operators, and ensures proper control of permits, isolations, and maintenance activities,
especially in environments including unmanned stations.
Responsibilities
Operations Supervision
• Supervise and direct field operators to ensure safe and efficient execution of daily
production activities.
• Monitor plant conditions and ensure alignment with production targets and
operating parameters.
• Conduct routine field inspections and ensure equipment integrity and operational
readiness.
• Ensure smooth execution of daily routines and operational checklists.
Permit to Work (PTW) Responsibilities
• Act as Permit Issuer/Area Authority as required.
• Review and monitor all permits to ensure compliance with safety and operational
requirements.
• Coordinate permit campaigns, ensuring proper planning, risk assessment, and
execution.
• Verify worksite conditions prior to permit approval and ensure proper closure of
permits.
Isolation and Inhibition Management
• Prepare, review, and authorize isolation plans (mechanical, electrical, process).
• Ensure isolations are correctly implemented, verified, and documented.
• Manage system inhibitions/overrides, ensuring proper authorization, tracking, and
timely removal.
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• Maintain integrity of safety-critical systems during maintenance and operations.
Maintenance Coordination & Handover
• Coordinate closely with maintenance teams for safe execution of work.
• Prepare and execute equipment handover for maintenance and ensure proper
reinstatement after work
• Ensure all isolations, permit, and risk controls are in place before releasing
equipment.
• Participate in planning and prioritization of maintenance activities.
Support to Operations Lead
• Act as backup to the Operations Lead when required (Deputy Designated Site
Authority /DAS)
• Work as Operating Authority for site.
• Assist in operational decision-making and incident management.
• Provide input for production planning, optimization, and reporting.
• Ensure continuity of operations during leadership absence.
Commissioning, Start-up & SIMOPS Support
• Support commissioning and start-up activities, ensuring procedures are followed
safely.
• Coordinate and manage SIMOPS (Simultaneous Operations) to avoid conflicts and
risks.
• Participate in pre-startup safety reviews and readiness checks.
• Ensure clear communication between teams during critical operations
Unmanned Station Operations
• Oversee operations related to unmanned facilities, including remote monitoring
and periodic site visits.
• Coordinate interventions, inspections, and maintenance campaigns at unmanned
locations.
• Ensure safety and compliance standards are maintained despite limited on-site
personnel.
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.
• 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 – practice
good housekeeping.
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Person Specification
Education, Training,
Skills & Experience
Academic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or relevant technical diploma (Engineering, Information
Technology, or related discipline preferred)
Experience Required
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in oil & gas plant operations
• Experience in plant & control room operations for production, gas processing,
refining, or utilities
• Strong experience in PTW systems, isolations, and field supervision
• Demonstrated ability to supervise teams, coordinate multi-disciplinary operations
• Exposure to commissioning, start-up, and SIMOPS activities
• Leadership experience supervising field personnel
How to Apply
You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to oil.gasjobs@truenorthafrica.com
with subject line Operations Supervisor PS1/PS2 by 8th June 2026
All application documents Must be in either PDF or MS. Word
