Position: Production Superintendent
Location: Tanzania
Contract: 12 Months (Renewable)
 
Key Responsibilities:

The Production Superintendent will lead and coordinate operational activities within defined perimeters, ensuring alignment with safety and operational policies.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing operations to achieve treatment objectives, maintaining safety for personnel, environment, and assets.
• Updating and enforcing protocols for shutdown, start-up, and equipment availability.
• Supervising safety system operations, readings, and periodic testing.
• Supporting the Terminal Manager in daily operational meetings and coordinating site activities with Maintenance teams.
• Diagnosing malfunctions and recommending safety improvements.
• Issuing and validating daily operational instructions and personnel schedules.
• Preparing and validating Work Permits as the Operational Authority.
• Overseeing the planning and execution of shutdowns, drafting procedures, and preparing operational reports.

During Construction Phase:

• Reviewing project documents (Safety, Operating Manuals, etc.) and updating procedures.
• Participating in commissioning activities to ensure equipment readiness for start-up.
• Collaborating with the Terminal Manager on equipment orders necessary for start-up and operational needs.

During Commissioning/Start-Up Phase:

• Overseeing initial start-up procedures and monitoring equipment performance.
• Managing risk assessments and punch list clearance action plans.
• Preparing requisitions for essential equipment, tools, and instruments for operational teams.
• Ensuring systems handover from project teams for operational continuity.
• Conducting performance tests in line with contract standards under safe conditions.

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Chemical, Petroleum, Industrial, or Mechanical) with 10 years of relevant oil and gas industry experience.