Controls and Instrumentation Engineer Job Careers – Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC)
Job Title: Controls and Instrumentation Engineer
Organization: Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager, Technology & Engineering
About US:
The Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC) is a Private Limited Liability Company incorporated under the Companies Act (2012). It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd. The purpose of the URHC is to hold, on behalf of UNOC, interest in the refinery project planned to be developed in Kabaale, Hoima District and its associated infrastructure. URHC has also been given the mandate to develop, operationalize and manage the 29.57 km2 Kabaale petro-based Industrial Park (KIP).
Job Summary: The Controls and Instrumentation Engineer will actively participate in the design, construction and safe operations of the Oil Refinery and support the development, operationalization and management the Kabaale petro-based Industrial Park.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead control and instrumentation engineering teams on multiple assigned projects in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner.
- Provide input to scope and design of assigned projects and identify Front-End Engineering & Design (FEED) and implementation deliverables necessary for the control and instrumentation scope of the project.
- Participate in the implementation of instrument detail design on P&IDs.
- Review instrumentation and control deliverables such as instrument datasheets, instrument index, sizing calculations, cause and effect diagrams, control narratives, functional checkouts, control system architecture, & control panel design.
- Participate in the selection and specification of process instruments and electronic transmitters for pressure, temperature, flow, position, composition analyzers, etc.
- Attend/support Process Hazard Analysis and other process safety assessment, evaluation, and design sessions.
- Provide inputs in the project-driven scoping, specification, and configuration of process control (DCS, ESD, valves) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), including Fire & Gas systems
- Reviews and performs technical evaluations on documentation for instrumentations and controls requisitions.
- Prepares instrument & control material take-off.
- Review construction work packages to ensure quality deliverables are available for the Construction group.
- Participates in the Factory and Site Acceptance Tests for controls equipment.
- Prepare and implement inspection and maintenance schedules of the control equipment and instrument installations, in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC) Controls and Instrumentation Engineer job must hold an honours bachelor’s Degree in Electrical and electronic engineering/applied physics/ chemical engineering/computer engineering/mechanical engineering/systems engineering or other relevant degree from an accredited institution.
- Registration with the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineer (UIPE) or Engineers Registration Board(U) or the equivalent is an added advantage.
- At least five years of experience in detailed engineering design and or maintenance in the refining, petrochemical, or manufacturing industries as a Control and Instrumentation Engineer or other relevant industry.
- Work experience with APC, DCS, PLC and SCADA systems is a must have.
- Familiar with international codes, standards and recommended practices standards like IEEE, IEC, NFPA, ANSI/ISA, API, etc
- Project management experience within cost and time constrained environments
- Good understanding of the relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards
- Must be self-motivated, results oriented, and be flexible to work well under tight schedules in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary team environment
How to Apply:
All candidates should complete and sign Application Forms, download here, together with certified copies of academic certificates should be addressed and submitted in TRIPLICATE to the address below. Applications delivered through courier or post office will also be received. Applications must include a cover letter, application form and supporting documents. While wethank you for your interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
General Manager,
Uganda Refinery Holding Company Ltd,
Plot 15 Yusuf Lule Road
P.O. Box 36316Kampala,
Deadline: 12th July 2019
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