QSTL-EACOP-PS5/PS6 OPERATIONS
SUPERVISOR

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
PS5/PS6
Operations Supervisor

POSITION
IN THE ORGANIZATION

Reports
to:
Operations Lead PS5/PS6 (N+1)
Field Manager TZ (N+2)

JOB
TYPE
:
Rotational; 4x4

LOCATION
:
EACOP Pump Station 5 (near Igunga, Tanzania)

About
EACOP

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.

JOB
DIMENSIONS/ GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

To supervise and
coordinate day-to-day production operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and
compliant execution of activities. The role supports the Operations Lead,
manages field operators, and ensures proper control of permits, isolations, and
maintenance activities, especially in environments including unmanned stations.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

In
accordance with the policies and procedures in place in EACOP, The Operations
Supervisor is responsible for:

Ø
Operations Supervision
:

•
Supervise and direct field operators
to ensure safe and efficient execution of daily production activities.

•
Monitor plant conditions and ensure
alignment with production targets and operating parameters.

•
Conduct routine field inspections and
ensure equipment integrity and operational readiness.

•
Ensure smooth execution of daily routines
and operational checklists.

Ø
Permit to Work (PTW)
Responsibilities
:

•
Act as Permit Control / Issuer / Area
Authority as required.

•
Review and monitor all permits to
ensure compliance with safety and operational requirements.

•
Coordinate permit campaigns, ensuring
proper planning, risk assessment, and execution.

•
Verify worksite conditions prior to
permit approval and ensure proper closure of permits.

Ø
Isolation and Inhibition
Management
:

•
Prepare, review, and authorize
isolation plans (mechanical, electrical, process)

•
Ensure isolations are correctly
implemented, verified, and documented.

•
Manage system inhibitions/overrides,
ensuring proper authorization, tracking, and timely removal.

•
Maintain integrity of safety-critical
systems during maintenance and operations.

Ø
Maintenance Coordination &
Handover:

•
Coordinate closely with maintenance teams
for safe execution of work.

•
Prepare and execute equipment handover
for maintenance and ensure proper reinstatement after work .

•
Ensure all isolations, permit, and
risk controls are in place before releasing equipment.

•
Participate in planning and
prioritization of maintenance activities.

Ø
Support to Operations Lead
:

•
Act as backup to the PS3/PS4
Operations Lead when required (Deputy Designated Site Authority /DSA)

•
Work as Operating Authority for site.
. Assist in operational decision-making and incident management.

•
Provide input for production planning,
optimization, and reporting.

•
Ensure continuity of operations during
leadership absence.

Ø
Commissioning, Start-up &
SIMOPS Support

•
Support commissioning and start-up
activities, ensuring procedures are followed safely.

•
Coordinate and manage SIMOPS
(Simultaneous Operations) to avoid conflicts and risks.

•
Participate in pre-startup safety
reviews and readiness checks.

•
Ensure clear communication between
teams during critical operations

Ø
Unmanned Station Operations

•
Oversee operations related to unmanned
facilities, including remote monitoring and periodic site visits.

•
Coordinate interventions, inspections,
and maintenance campaigns at unmanned locations.

•
Ensure safety and compliance standards
are maintained despite limited on-site personnel.

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.

Requirements

MANDATORY
REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

•
Bachelor’s
degree or relevant technical diploma (Engineering, Information Technology, or
related discipline preferred)

Experience Required:

•
Minimum
of 10 years’ experience in oil & gas plant operations

•
Experience
in plant & control room operations for production, gas processing,
refining, or utilities

•
Strong
experience in PTW systems, isolations, and field supervision

•
Demonstrated
ability to supervise teams, coordinate multi-disciplinary operations

•
Exposure
to commissioning, start-up, and SIMOPS activities

ADDED ADVANTAGE

•
Leadership
experience supervising field personnel

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
09
th
June
2026.

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