CAMEROON OIL TRANSPORTATION COMPANY (COTCO)

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

COTCO is seeking for qualified candidates for the position of: 

Pipeline Engineer

Job Description:

The Pipeline engineer will report to the Technical Support and Engineering Superintendent.

The work location is Douala with regular trips to COTCO sites (Dompta, Belabo, Kribi and offshore) depending on operations requirements.  He or she will be responsible for supporting ETS onshore and offshore Pipeline Facilities, including Floating Storage and offloading (FSO).

Key assignments include:

• responsibility for overseeing implementation of pipeline integrity activities within COTCO with support from external Subject Matter Expert as required;
• development, monitoring of Key Performance Indicators, and implementation of mitigation / management programs as required;
• provision of day to day support for Project, Maintenance, and Operations teams for evaluation of different materials and impacts of certain processes / chemicals on those materials as part of changes / optimizations;
• Supporting the development and implementation of maintenance activities or project implementation.  This will include planning and development of pipeline inspection activities, maintenance activities, etc.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

Ideal candidate should be anyone interested in the job and have the following profile.

Educational

The Candidate must have a Master Degree or Equivalent Diploma in Mechanical Engineering.  Experience / knowledge on Corrosion & Material, Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum, Fluid hydraulics.

Professional experience and knowledge required

Zero to five years of related experience in crude oil pipeline transportation or industrial setting.

• Pipeline Operation, Maintenance, and Inspection Management
• Experience with Pipeline Codes & Regulations
• Integrity / Corrosion Program Development & Implementation
• Pipeline / Flow line Fitness For Services Evaluations
• Pipeline Chemical Program Implementation & Support
• Contractor Interface & Management (Inspection, Engineering Studies, etc.)
• Understanding of risk assessment methodology
• Experience with Inspections/testing, maintenance of pipeline(s)
• Experience with Pipeline design/installation/fabrication
• Familiar with API welding standards for welding procedures and welder qualification

Skills and attributes required:

• Self-starter with ability to work in a team based environment
• Able to facilitate progression of a team through complex analysis or reviews leveraging effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Leadership skills in being able to influence individuals in a functional team without direct authority
• Able to expand pipeline inspection and integrity skills to Plant Facilities
• An acute sensitivity to safety issues in a hazardous environment
• Exceptional written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Fluency in oral and written English (ability to prepare written reports in English is essential)
• Able to work with a culturally diverse group of technical individuals whose skills cover the range required to engineer, operate and maintain offshore terminal and Pumping Stations facilities
• Organized, planning skills, able to manage multiple activities and programs in timely fashion and with a high degree of accuracy, able to meet work deadlines
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, Project and PowerPoint.

Application Process

If you meet the requirements listed for one of these positions and you are interested in pursuing a career with COTCO, please visit our website at http://careers.exxonmobil.com/

How to navigate the website?

Select the language of your choice on the welcome page and then search for job opportunities by location, Click on Cameroon once the world mapp is displayed, then click on "Apply Now" to progress. First time users will be requested to create an account details. You will then be requested to upload your curriculum vitae (CV), and complete the online application.

All candidates are encouraged to submit their applications online together with an English version of their curriculum vitae.

Alternatively, CVs can be sent to COTCO.HR@exxonmobil.com

The advert closes on August 03rd, 2018.

Only short listed applicants will be contacted.