Job description

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.