About this job:
Q-Sourcing Tanzania Limited is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
On behalf of our Tanzania based client, we are looking for a competent and experienced Marine Operations Specialist.
POSITION IN THE ORGANISATION
Report to: Terminal Manager (N+1)
Field Manager TZ (N+2)
LOCATION: Tanga
WHO WE ARE:
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.
MISSIONS / JOB DIMENSIONS
The Job Holder is responsible for all activities relating to the preparation and validation of the marine procedures and equipment selected for the operation of the Load Out Facility (LOF) jetty at Tanga. The role of the Marine Operations Specialist will be HIGHLY CRITICAL to avoid any impact on operations through the proper implementation of required means.
- Project Phase
- Represent the Company on marine matters as far as partners, external agencies, authorities and other stakeholders as required
- Provide technical expertise and coordination of resources for all EACOP marine activities including ocean going vessels, marine support base, oil terminal management, oil tankers, diving operations, oil spill response, marine surveying and construction during the Project phase
- Elaborate with the project the maintenance plan of the marine equipment of the terminal such as but not limited to fenders, docking stations, loading arms
- Follow the notice to mariners and guide to port entries with MST update
- Provide technical support to the Jetty Project team regarding the finalization of the Marine Maneuvering real time simulation, the fine tuning of the berthing configuration design and the set-up (in coordination with the Jetty Contractor) of the marine construction activities.
- Define with the Tanzania Ports Authority (TPA) the means, personnel and facilities required for the MST marine operations as per international requirements together with the planning to be ready for RFSU
- Review with TPA the required personnel training for the operations of the load-out facility (LOF)
- Assist TPA to prepare the related scope of work for the terminal marine means in line with all the studies performed and defined weather criteria
- Validate the technical specifications and selection of the marine means and providers for the MST operations
- Define and implement the list of operational procedures and check lists for the terminal for the RFSU
- Assist the project to finalize the offloading jetty features
- Operations Phase
- Position to evolve as Loading Master on 4×4 work regime and assure readiness for movement and custody transfer of crude between the terminal and tanker ships.
- To have all the necessary means and personnel fully trained for the first tanker loading at MST
- To have all required documentation, means, facilities and personnel ready and approved for RFSU
- To have all required procedures required in berthing and unberthing of tankers and the gangway.
- To have LOF Emergency Response Plan approved by all stakeholders and equipment available for RFSU
- To have LOF Oil Spill Response Plan approved by all stakeholders and equipment available for RFSU
Marine means and associated services for tanker berthing as per international requirements will be managed by TPA as defined in the Home Governments Agreement (HGA).
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- HSE-Governance:
- Ensuring that all activities he is responsible for, or involved in, are performed with the highest level of consideration in the Project Quality Policy and management system
- Ensuring that all Logistics activities linked to Marine operations are performed with regard to Project Ethics, Human Rights and “code of conduct” policies and personally demonstrating an exemplary behavior
- Ensuring that all activities he is responsible for, or involved in, are performed with the highest level of consideration to HSE risk management, protection of human health, respect of various communities and care for environment.
- Implementing of the Tanzanian Local Content Requirements
- Assessing the impact of the tanker operations and vessels movement in Tanga bay on the general traffic and fishing activities.
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
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Professional Experience Required:
- Minimum 10 years Oil and Gas Industry Experience, at least 5 years of which should have been gained in vessel berthing on trestle jetty and vessel loading operations in similar ports including all C/P claims and constraints understanding
- Master Mariner, STCW II/2 Class 1 Deck (Unlimited), Chief Officer Certificate of Competency (Desirable)
- Valid offshore survival or training required for boarding a seagoing vessel.
- Experience in port equipment and vessel contract management
- Ability to analyze DMA and all project documents related to port design and installation
- PSFSO certificate
- Ship manned model training
- Knowledge of Oil Spill Response
Behavioral competencies:
- Team working, leadership, adaptability, proven record of achievement within marine operations
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
ADDED ADVANTAGE
- Fluency in English
How to apply:
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined as above are encouraged to send their CVs/Resumes to: recruitmenttanzania@qsourcing.com or link below not later than 1ST SEPTEMBER 2025.
This position is open to Locals and Expats.
For any further clarifications call 0748 570 327.
Note:
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.