Location: Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted: March 19, 2025
Category: Engineering
Job Type: Full-time
Currency: UGX
Company Overview
Sinopec International Petroleum Service Corporation Uganda (Sinopec) is an engineering company specializing in the construction of oil pipelines and supporting facilities for the Tilenga EPSCC project.
To support ongoing operations, we are looking to hire experienced personnel for the following positions:
- Lifting Supervisor (10)
- Crane Operators (30)
- Slingers/Riggers (60)
Job Description & Requirements
1. Special Lifting Operations at CPF Area
Work Conditions:
- Limited on-site space with a compact layout and dense pipeline infrastructure.
- High-risk environment with overlapping tasks and potential hot work hazards.
Lifting Operations Involve:
- Steel structures, cable trays, equipment, pipelines, and irregular components.
- High-altitude lifting with obstacles and three-dimensional cross lifting.
- Complex lifting point setups for heavy equipment like separators, heat exchangers, and prefabricated pipe sections.
- Precision lifting in low visibility conditions, affected by wind speed and ground stability.
Safety Risks Include:
- Falling objects, swinging loads, and improper lifting point setups.
- Risk of miscommunication in lifting signals, leading to loss of control.
2. Qualification Requirements
- Age: 30–50 years old and physically fit.
- Certification:
- Valid Lifting Certifications.
- Proper driving license (Class F and Class C/CE).
- Work Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- At least 2 years in the Oil & Gas industry.
- Experience handling emergencies related to equipment and environmental issues.
- HSE Training:
- Must have HSE training and risk identification skills.
- No history of major accidents.
3. Assessment & Selection Process
Candidates will undergo:
- HSE + Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Test
- Lifting Command Signal Proficiency Test
- Emergency Handling Test for Operational Failures
- Real Environment Test
How to Apply
- Visit the official application site: Click here for detailed job requirements.
- Application format: Save your file using “Position+Major+Name” as the file name.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within one month.
Preference will be given to Ugandan citizens.