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Manager Gas Plant

Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) is a National Oil Company established in 1969 with a mandate to undertake petroleum development in a selected petroleum potential areas throughout the country, including the continental shelf of Tanzania.
In line with such mandate TPDC has formed subsidiary companies namely Gas Supply Company Limited (GASCO) and Commercial Petroleum (COPEC) to perform various tasks. The main roles of the established subsidiaries are: GASCO is responsible for the management of natural gas processing plants, natural gas transmission pipeline, natural gas distribution networks and gas aggregation; COPEC is responsible for managing the National Strategic Petroleum
Reserves and downstream operations as deemed fit for long term benefits of the nation.
To effectively manage the above responsibilities, TPDC is looking for experienced, dynamic, energetic, visionary and qualified candidates to fill senior positions within the Corporation and its subsidiaries.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF POSITION ,
The Manager Natural Gas Plants Operations shall be responsible for processing of raw natural gas from fields, ensure optimal operations and maintenance .- of gas processing plants and gathering stations'. He/She shall assist department of natural gas distribution in coordinating the supply of natural gas from upstream gas developers. Also, shall be responsible for overall employee and facility safety and plant operational reliability.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all aspects of processing plant operations and maintenance;
Provide strong, visible Heath Safety and Environmental (HSE) leadership and ensure HSE adherence in every employee;
Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of the processing plant;
Coach, mentor and develop staff by providing appropriate training and career development planning;
Establish Facility HSE Metrics in compliance with OSHA and EPA Standards and Champion the Facility's Process Safety Management
(PSM) Program;
Champion the preparation of the Facility's Emergency Response (ER) Plan, Coordinate and Conduct Annual ER Drills;
Ensure a minimum Processing Facility Reliability of 98% is continuously achieved;
Ensure the quality of natural gas exported from the facility meets required specifications;
Implement effective Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and ensure all Maintenance Activities are well planned and executed as per Annual Maintenance Schedules;
Manage all Statutory Inspections of Plant and equipment are completed as per inspection schedules;
Manage the preparation and presentation of operational and statistical reports on facility performance, approve final reports and disseminate the same;
Plan staffing levels and maintain employee work schedules including assignments, job rotation and overtime scheduling;
Respond to emergency call outs ;and
Performs any other related duties as may be assigned by the Superior.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Holder of a master's degree in natural gas engineering or natural gas technology or related master in natural gas production, processing, liquefaction or related field.

WORKING EXPERIENCE
At least 10 years' experience of which 3 years must be at senior level in related fields. Proven high administrative and managerial ability in the oil and gas industry is essential.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCES
Must be visionary, proactive and forward looking
Must be innovative and results-oriented
Must have the ability to maintain a multi-task focus
Must demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
Must be able to work independently and under tight time schedules.
Must have ability to make decisions independently and advise accordingly.
Must have ability to work under pressure.

ASPECTS FOR THE POSITION.
AGE LIMIT
Not more than 45 years for those who do not contribute to any pension fund.
REMUNERATION
As per TPDC Salary Scale
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
The terms of employment for General Manager GASCO and General Manager COPEC, shall be contractual for a term of 5 years,
renewable upon satisfactory performance.
The terms of employment shall be unspecified term contract for the post other than General Managers.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested and suitable candidates should submit their application letters along with their curriculum vitae, indicating current e-mail and telephone contacts
Certified copies of relevant certificates and one recent passport size photograph should be attached to their application letters
Each applicant must provide names and contact details of two reputable referees
Applications without relevant documents will not be considered
Only short listed candidates will be contacted' .
Applications must reach the undersigned by REGISTERED MAIL on or before 5th of June 2015: -

The Managing Director
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation
Benjamin William Mkapa Towers
Jamhuri/Azikiwe Road

P.O. Box 2774
Dar esSalaam
Tanzania