29+ Job Vacancies for Various Divisions at Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) is a National Oil Company dealing with Oil and Gas Exploration, Development and Production.

ENGINEER II (CIVIL) – 3 POSTS

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To review layout of plans of engineering works and recommend accordingly; 

ii. To prepare preliminary engineering drawings thereafter detail drawings; 

iii. To ensure engineering works comply with specification and safety standards; 

iv. To undertake repair of Corporation properties; 

v. To follow up permits and approvals of all engineering works; 

vi. To participate in the preparation of unit budget; and

vii. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

Holder of a Bachelor Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution. Must be registered with Engineer’s Registration Board (ERB) as Graduate Engineer. 

SALARY SCALE: TPDCS 7

ENGINEER II (ELECTRICAL) – 3 POSTS

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To participate in day-to-day Operations and Maintenance of the power distribution system for Natural Gas Pipeline;

ii. To participate in Recording stand by power generator, UPS and Solar system operating parameters and make minor adjustments;

iii. To participate in preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical facilities and equipment;

iv. To participate in all activities associated with construction, maintenance and repair of electric MV & LV switchgears, building wiring and lighting;

v. To participate in Preparation wiring and installation of equipment and fixtures;

vi. To participate in process system start-up and shut-down;

vii. To participate in applicable elements of Facility HSE Program to ensure Employee 

and Facility Safety; and

viii. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

Holder of a Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualifications from a recognized ins
titution. Must be registered with Engineer’s Registration Board (ERB) as Graduate Engineer.

SALARY SCALE: TPDCS 7

ENGINEER II (MECHANICAL) – 9 POSTS

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To participate in minor operation and maintenances of all mechanical equipment;

ii. To participate in installation of machinery, equipment, physical structures and pipe following specifications;

iii. To participate in installation and maintenance of refrigeration and air-conditioning systems, including compressors, pumps, meters, pneumatic and hydraulic controls and piping;

iv. To participate in startup and shutdown of plant;

v. To participate in preparation of the facility’s Emergency Response (ER) Plan;

vi. To participate on applicable elements of facility HSE program to ensure employee and facility safety;

vii. To ensure proper housekeeping prior task completion or shift handover; and

viii. To perform any other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

Qualification and Experience

Holder of a Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution. Must be registered with Engineer’s Registration Board (ERB) as Graduate Engineer. 

SALARY SCALE: TPDCS 7

ENGINEER II (PETROLEUM – DRILLING) – 1 POST

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To provide inputs during construction of access road, temporary power installation 

and wells for water supply during drilling preparation; 

ii. To carry out drilling site preparation; 

iii. To take stock of drilling equipment and materials; 

iv. To undertake drilling operations; 

v. To collect onsite drilling data;

vi. To prepare well data sheets; 

vii. To carry out land reclamation after completion of drilling operations; 

viii. To prepare and transmit daily drilling reports to base;

ix. To participate in the preparation of unit budget; and 

x. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor. 

Qualification and Experience

Holder of a Bachelor Degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution. Must be registered with Engineer’s Registration Board (ERB) as Graduate Engineer. 

SALARY SCALE: TPDCS 7

ENGINEER II (PETROLEUM – RESERVOIR) – 2 POSTS

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To collect geological and geophysical data related to reservoir formations;

ii. To determine reservoir areal and thickness extent;

iii. To acquire and evaluate wire-line logs, drillers log and mud loggers data;

iv. To collect Drill Stem Test (DST) data;

v. To determine petro physical parameters;

vi. To participate in the preparation of unit budget; and

vii. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor. 

Qualification and Experience

Holder of a Bachelor Degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution. Must be registered with Engineer’s Registration Board (ERB) as Graduate Engineer. 

SALARY SCALE: TPDCS 7

2 ENGINEER II (PETROLEUM – PRODUCTION) 

Duties and Responsibilities

i. To collect well completion data;

ii. To collect Drill Stem and Production Test data;

iii. To record well head data;

iv. To undertake regular well surveillance;

v. To prepare daily production reports;

vi. To participate in the preparation of unit budget; and

vii. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of a Bachelor Degree in Petroleum Engineering or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution. Must be registered with Engineer’s Registration Board (ERB) as Graduate Engineer. 

SALARY SCALE: TPDCS 7

GEOLOGIST II (2 POSTS)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To collect geological samples from field excursions and well sites;

ii. To describe and identify lithology of rock samples from outcrops and wells;

iii. To prepare surface geological maps;

iv. To attend and describe well cuttings on site drilling operations;

v. To prepare well summary sheets;

vi. To assist geologists and geophysicists in geological and geophysical data interpretation;

vii. To provide report on geological (well and logging) operations;

viii. To perform any other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelor Degree either in Geology, Petroleum Geology, Geosciences or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution.

SALARY SCALE: TPDCS 7

ICT OFFICER II (2 POSTS)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To undertake minor changes to the systems as directed by superior;

ii. To perform system test;

iii. To recommend appropriate software and hardware to be used by Corporation;

iv. To undertake regular update of software and maintenance of hardware;

v. To carry out data collection of existing systems and operations;

vi. To undertake systems investigations;

vii. To review, plan and evaluate network systems;

viii. To document and communicate network related problems, solutions and the implementation process;

ix. To develop, implement and test network optimization plan;

x. To create and maintain user mail accounts;

xi. To implement network maintenance and upgrade plans;

xii. To evaluate and recommend changes to current and future network requirements to meet changing needs;

xiii. To prepare and present reports on LAN and WAN performance;

xiv. To design, create, update and manage web site;

xv. To develop Publishing information to the web as per security policy;

xvi. To provide user support for desktop productivity tool such as Word Processors and specific business applications;

xvii. To test new or revised application programs;

xviii. To maintain data processing systems, tape library and disk storage;

xix. To provide technical support for PCs and related peripheral equipment (e.g., printers, tape library, mass storage devices, monitors, network devices; and

xx. To perform any other related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by immediate supervisor

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of Bachelor Degree either in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent qualifications from recognized institution.

SALARY SCALE: TPDCS 7.

TECHNICIAN II (CIVIL) – 5 POSTS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

i. To prepare and read project drawings and plans to determine the sizes of structures; < /p>

ii. To use computer aided design software under the charge of engineers; To evaluate preconstruction field conditions

iii. To observe project sites and evaluate contractors’ work to detect problems with a design; 

iv. To test construction materials and soil samples in laboratories; 

v. To ensure that project construction conforms to design specifications and 

applicable codes; 

vi. To assist in the repair and maintenance of institute buildings; and 

vii. To perform any other official duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor. 

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Holder of a Diploma or Full Technician Certificate in Civil Engineering or related field from a recognized institution.

SALARY SCALE: TPDCS 4