VSD Specialist Job at {company_name}

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  • Date posted

    11 February 2026

  • Closing date

    28 March 2026

  • Hiring location

    Kampala, Uganda

  • Quantity

    1 person

Description

Context and environment There is no equivalent project of such an industrial drilling magnitude in a remote and sensitive area within the Company today. A Green Field Project, the Tilenga field is to be found in a remote location in UGANDA near lake Albert with particularly sensitive environmental conditions. A challenging project; heavy and waxy oils produced from 31 drilling pads, (with some of them located in a national park) and treated in a Production Center of 200,000 bopd oil capacity and 650,000 bld of water treatment capacity. Reservoir pressure maintenance is ensured either by water injection or by polymer water injection depending on the reservoirs characteristics. The project also includes an extended interconnecting network with temperature preservation. Multicultural environment: Contractors are anticipated to be located in various parts of the world. Ugandan rules and regulations, administrative requirements and technical authorizations as well as International codes for onshore plant will apply. Activities Main Duties and Responsibilities: Project Phase: Participate in the review of documents and files in the Electronic Data Management System issued by the EPC to ensure they are of sufficient quality to be utilized for MIE activities and by Maintenance Personnel onsite during the Operational phase. Ensure the preparation of complex site maintenance procedures for VSDs including any maintenance and testing procedures and LOTO (lockout -tagout) procedure for safe intervention. Take active role into the Operating spare parts selection process and procurement activities and assist Spare Parts Coordinator as required with the detailed spares requirement per equipment, inspection, shipment, delivery and storage of spares in Company warehouse(s). Participate in the review of documents and files in the Electronic Data Management System created and issued by the MIE Spares Contractor. Ensure adequate preparation, review and validation of the Maintenance files Preparation of Company Management System (CMS) documents within area of ​​responsibility Attend SAT/FATs at vendor premises as required. Assistance to the Commissioning/start up teams and Production/Maintenance/Inspection Company teams as required. Develop Digital Tools for VSD health and condition monitoring and ensure applications are in place that are required to effectively manage maintenance operations post Startup. Assist to optimize VSD operation and functionality by developing and improving parameters and tools (PI AF) Develop technical Scopes of Work for Specialized Maintenance Contracts (SMCs) and be the technical duet for the Call for Tender process. Ensure and develop an overview strategy for VSD and skid components interventions with all interconnections and functionalities as ECS (electrical control system), LV-HV Power Distribution, PMS (Power management System) Operational Phase (additional to Project activities): Provide specialist technical/engineering advice and guidance to site personnel on the operation and maintenance of VSDs ensuring highest safety standards, a timely response to queries and minimal disruption to operations Ensure all VSD are maintained and kept in optimum working condition. Ensure a constant follow up of VSD equipment regarding their obsolescence and prepare any required upgrade Perform advanced troubleshooting for surface equipment as well as downhole system ESP system in relation with drilling team. Participate in ESP failure analysis. Liaise with HQ if needed. Contribute to the ongoing monitoring of strategies for the maintenance and operation of plant/equipment to ensure that all plant and equipment meets verification and compliance requirements Proactively monitor, review and analyze plant and equipment performance using Digital Tools and provide feedback to Line Management, identifying opportunities to maximize production and performance and share best practice. Ensure the Condition Based Maintenance is used to maximize electrical equipment availability whilst maintaining the technical integrity of the equipment. Prepare scopes of work for vendor services, repairs or modifications, make recommendations on preferred contractors and co-ordinate vendors, materials and equipment for planned and unplanned activities, monitoring and controlling manpower usage. Conduct ad-hoc technical surveys at site and at vendor/repair locations, providing detailed technical reports identifying problems and solutions and ensuring optimum performance from contractors. Develop / monitor/challenge/improve maintenance procedure implemented for VSDs. Ensure all relevant operations and maintenance procedures and documentation are maintained in an accurate and current status and are available on request. Develop and maintain good working relationships with site personnel through effective communication and by making regular visits to site. Develop positive and constructive relationships with contractors and suppliers. Identify opportunities to improve contractor/supplier performance, reduce costs and improve the quality of services/products supplied. Ensure follow-up of Electrical contracts in terms of budget and scope performance. Participate to budget definition and follow up for his/her activities. Assist the department management and planning team in implementing the scheduling of discipline maintenance activities ensuring that site personnel have all resources to timely execute the tasks. Ensure continuous training and upskilling of Junior engineers working in the Team. Ensure compliance with Company Rules and utilize Guide & Manual in electrical activities. Candidate Profile Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor Degree in Electronic/Electrical Engineering from an accredited university or equivalent. Professional experience: 6 years' minimum in Oil & Gas industry. Oil production affiliate exposure, GSR team, qualification in an operating environment (drilling, operations, with practical experience). Minimum one exposure as Well performance engineer on operated asset (ESP pumps operation) and/or Smart room. Sound knowledge in well performance tools (PROSPER, GAP…) and understanding of Field operation challenges on the onshore project. 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