Job Specifications
- Ensure storage and transportation of petroleum products
through the pipeline in the most efficient, safe, and economical manner.
- Maintain a workable supply logistics programme based on
statistical figures of product supply and corresponding requirements.
- Preserve required product quality standards in the pipeline
and storage system through liaison with SHEQ Manager.
- Liaise with Oil Marketing Companies and stakeholders on ullage
allocations, product transportation, pipeline supply logistic programme,
and operational matters.
- Coordinate with Operations Manager and stakeholders on the
day-to-day running of the Depot.
- Advise the Operations Manager on operational requirement
changes for petroleum pumping optimization.
- Ensure safe and proper equipment and machinery utilization.
- Liaise with Maintenance Manager to implement proper
maintenance schedules to improve plant and equipment availability and
efficiency.
- Make budgetary provisions while controlling departmental
expenditure within agreed budgets.
- Ensure correctness and timely production of all Operations
Department management reports and proper dispatch and distribution as
necessary.
- Adhere to safety regulations and protect the environment.
- Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to
develop, implement, and evaluate strategic corporate plans and budgets.
- Develop and implement strategies for a high-performing
organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability,
and performance measurement.
- Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews
and business process improvement programmes, as well as special
investigations to improve organizational effectiveness.
- Participate in staff recruitment and selection to ensure
candidates have required job competencies and provide necessary
orientation and induction programmes.
- Review incidents of policy violations, handle employee
disputes, and take appropriate action in line with approved policies,
procedures, and regulations.
- Coordinate and implement training programmes in the Operations
department to equip staff with appropriate job competencies.
- Plan, monitor, and evaluate staff performance against set
targets and objectives, implementing development action plans to build
individual and team capacity.
- Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Person Specification
- Bachelor of Science in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and
Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or
recognized equivalent.
- Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience with at least
three (3) years in a management capacity.
- Proficiency in Computer applications.
- Corporate membership to a relevant professional body e.g. EBK,
CSK.
- Demonstrated competence in work performance and results.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering
aspects in Oil/gas Industry including broad knowledge of local and
international standards.
- Strong well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
including ability to prepare relevant reports.
- Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining
issues, sound analytical skills, and the ability to identify critical
factors of a problem impartially and objectively.
- Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of
evolving trends.
- Demonstrated technical expertise in risk management, quality
assurance, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Ability to deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change.
- Ability to establish flexible multidisciplinary teams.
- Ability to empower staff through coaching, mentoring, and
counselling.
How To Apply
Interested candidates are requested to visit the KPC
website www.kpc.co.ke under the Career
Opportunities section where the respective Job Descriptions and Specifications
as well as the User Manual containing instructions on how to apply for the
positions have been posted.
All applications should be received not later than
midnight EAT on Tuesday, 16th April 2024. Candidates who
previously applied for re-advertised positions are encouraged to re-apply.
Candidates offered employment shall be required to present the following
clearance certificates:
- A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of
Criminal Investigations
- A valid Clearance Certificate from Higher Education Loans
Board (HELB)
- A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue
Authority (KRA)
- A current Clearance from the Ethics & Anti-corruption
Authority (EACC)
- A current Report from an approved Credit Reference Bureau
(CRB)
KPC
is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality.
Women and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.