Job description

Field Engineer – Uganda

On behalf of a major Oil & Gas operating comapny, WRS are looking for a Field Engineer to work in Uganda on a contract, rotational basis. This will be a 12 month renewable contract, rotating 28/28 into Uganda, paying a day rate in USD.

This role will be supporting the a large onshore oilfield development project.

Job Duties:

  • Control and supervise the contractors field engineering activities in compliance with the approved design, project requirements and applicable codes and standards
  • Provide technical support to the construction teams for engineering and pre-commissioning related topics in particular to ensure that construction risks are well anticipated and reduced as much as possible.
  • To regularly liaise with the Lead PVV-tanks-Structural Field Engineer to ensure proper supervision of field engineering activities on Site.
  • To liaise with Engineering centres where appropriate
  • To coordinate the support of the engineers from the Engineering team, including coordinating for any support mission for supervision of some critical activities on Site.
  • Ensure compliance of the Site modifications with the Project referential, requirements and applicable international standards and local regulations

Candidate Requirements:

  • Engineering degree or equivalent in Engineering discipline.
  • Experience working for an Oil & Gas operator
  • Significant experience of more than 10 years in Oil & Gas Industry on similar projects
  • Construction site experience
  • Site / Commissioning experience
  • Team coordination experience