Start-Up Methods & Support Engineer - Tanzania

Location: Tanzania (Site-Based)
Rotation: 8 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off
Contract: 12-Month Renewable
Rate: Day Rate

We are currently recruiting an experienced Start-Up Methods & Support Engineer to support the commissioning and start-up phase of a major crude oil export pipeline development in East Africa. This is a rotational role based in Tanzania, supporting both the pipeline and terminal start-up teams and ensuring commissioning readiness, documentation control, and operational handover preparation.

Key Responsibilities

Start-Up Preparation (Project Phase)

• Review project documentation including operating philosophies, operating manuals, safety concepts, and cause & effect diagrams
• Support the preparation and updating of start-up procedures and operating manuals
• Contribute to start-up strategy development, including sequencing, scheduling, and mobilization plans
• Prepare start-up dossiers and RFSU documentation using commissioning databases

Commissioning & Start-Up Phase

• Track commissioning activities and support start-up leads across pipeline and terminal facilities
• Monitor progress and report commissioning and start-up status to operations management
• Follow up Ready for Start-Up (RFSU) documentation and punch list clearance
• Assist with the formal handover of systems from the project team to operations
• Provide operational support and coordination across multiple sites during commissioning

Operational Support

• Act as a focal point for commissioning documentation and reporting
• Support field operations teams during early production/start-up activities
• Assist with preparation for project readiness audits and operational verification

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical, Petroleum, Industrial or similar)
• 15 years’ experience within the oil & gas industry
• Strong experience in commissioning, start-up, or operations readiness
• Previous site-based project or operations experience within large infrastructure or pipeline projects
• Knowledge of oil & gas production and pipeline systems
• Strong coordination, reporting, and communication skills
• Fluent English

If you are interested, please apply