Terminal Manager

GAPCO UGANDA LTD.

GAPCO Uganda Ltd. is one of the major Oil Companies in Uganda and markets a wide range of products including but not limited to fuel and lubricants. The Company is currently expanding and is seeking to recruit suitable qualified persons for the following positions:

4. Terminal Manager: (1 position) REF: TM Location: Kampala Key Result Areas:
· In charge of all Terminal Operations viz. Receipts, Storage and Distribution of Petroleum products and related depots.
· Operate the Terminal with most cost effective manner including preparation of Capex/Opex budgets proactively and monitoring of expenditure against sanctioned budget.
· Implementation of HSSE policies and Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) of the organisation.
· Coordinate and conduct all operations in line with laid down SOPs and Quality and Quantity norms of the Organisation.
· Coordinate and ensure replenishment of product to customers and Retail Outlets, maintaining cordial customer relations and derive customer satisfaction.
· Ensure NIL detention/demurrages on tank trucks/tank wagons/ship/barges during loading/unloading operations.
· Ensure correct stock accounting of the product(s) in accounting software (SAP) and contain product losses within the targets given.
· Ensure to keep product flow meters and other provers calibrated as per statutory norms.
· » Develop staff and vendors for maintenance/housekeeping of facilities in the location(s) and ensure condition monitoring, preventive/breakdown maintenance of the facilities as per norms/SOPs.
· Coordinate with counterparts in other marketing companies on all activities of distribution, operations, transportation, statutory norms and HSSE.
· Coordinate with local authorities and ensure timely renewal of all statutory approvals and licences.
· Ensure to train staff, contractors on correct Operating and HSSE procedures.
· Coordinate and liaise with Head Office and ensure various MIS reports are delivered with analysis.
· Work effectively with other marketing companies, Government agencies, building and sustaining external and internal relationships using seasoned judgement coupled with integrity.
Skills and Experience
· An Engineer with minimum 10 years experience in Petroleum
· Operations in Terminals preferably in East Africa,
· An MBA in Finance will be an added advantage..
· Should have commercial acumen and analytical capabilities.
· Should have critical attributes of Planning and coordinating skills, interpersonal relation and teamwork, innovative and achievement orientation.

5. Depot Manager: (2 positions) REF: DM Location: Kampala/Jinja Key Result Areas:
· In charge of all Depot Operations viz. Receipts, Storage and Distribution of Petroleum products.
· Operate the Depot with most cost effective manner including preparation of Capex/Opex budgets proactively and monitoring of expenditure against sanctioned budget.
· Implementation of HSSE policies and Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) of the organisation.
· Coordinate and conduct all operations in line with laid downSOPs and Quality and Quantity norms of the Organisation.
· Coordinate and ensure replenishment of product to customers and Retail Outlets, maintaining cordial customer relations and derive customer satisfaction.
· Ensure NIL detention/demurrages on tank trucks/tank wagons/ship/barges during loading/unloading operations.
· Ensure correct stock accounting of the product(s) in accounting software (SAP) and contain product losses within the targets given.
· Ensure to keep depot facilities as per statutory requirement.
· Develop staff and vendors for maintenance/housekeeping of facilities in the location(s) and ensure condition monitoring, preventive/breakdown maintenance of the facilities as per norms/SOPs.
· Coordinate with counterparts in other marketing companies on all activities of distribution, operations, transportation, statutory norms and HSSE.
· Coordinate with local authorities and ensure timely renewal of all statutory approvals and licences.
· Ensure to train staff, contractors on correct Operating and HSSE procedures.
· Coordinate and liaise with Head Office and ensure various MIS reports are delivered with analysis.
Skills and Experience
· An Engineer with minimum 4 years experience in Petroleum Operations in depots/Terminals preferably in East Africa.
· Should posses sound knowledge in Operations and HSSE procedures.
· Should have critical attributes of Planning and coordinating skills, interpersonal relation and teamwork, innovative and achievement orientation.

6. Maintenance Engineer: (1 position) REF: ME Location: Kampala

Key Result Areas:
· Plan routine maintenance of equipment and machinery.
· Attend promptly to machinery breakdown, diagnose faults and oversee time-critical repairs.
· Employ sophisticated, computerised systems to schedule work
· Oversee maintenance personnel works
· Incorporate efficient methods of maintaining new equipment and be involved in installation and commissioning process.
· Ensure proper follow-up and timely completion of projects.
· Develop asset care policies, which include liasing closely with suppliers, customers and different departments.
· Directing and supervising maintenance technicians and fitters.
· Arranging specialist procurement of fixtures, fittings and components.
· Monitoring and controlling maintenance costs.
· Ensure that activities are carried out according to work plan and budgets and produce periodic reports.
Skills and Experience
· A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
· Minimum working experience of 3 years in a manufacturing company.
· Good knowledge of computer management and applications.
· Good planning, organising, analytical ability, problem solving and written communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to understand key company objectives.
· Good negotiation skills.
· Possession of strong leadership qualities, high level ofintegrity, self-motivated and persuasive.
· Willingness to work anywhere in Uganda and in the East African region.
Interested candidates should send their applications, with detailed CVs, copies of certificates, names, addresses, telephone and email contacts of three referees and indicate your current remuneration and expected salary clearly marked with REF. No. SUPERSCRIBED ON THE ENVELOPE OR SUBJECT LINE OF THE E-MAIL to: Human Resources Manager Gapco Uganda Ltd. P.O. Box 7105, Kampala or hand-delivered at Gapco Uganda Ltd. Offices Plot 13 (7th Street, Industrial Area), reception desk.

Applications can also be sent via email to: hr.uga@gapcogroup.com
Closing date for applications is Friday 25th July, 2008
Only successful candidates will be contacted.