Metering Engineer - Tanzania

Location: Tanga, Tanzania (Office-Based with Regular Travel to Site)
Contract: 4-Month Contract
Working Pattern: 5 Days per Week with an 8 Weeks On / 2 Weeks Off Rotation
Rate: Day Rate Contract

We are supporting a major crude oil export pipeline project in East Africa and are looking for an experienced Metering Engineer to join the Maintenance & Inspection team.

This role will be responsible for maintaining the integrity, reliability, and accuracy of fiscal and operational metering systems across pumping stations and export facilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting safe, efficient pipeline operations.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Maintenance & Inspection, you will act as the technical focal point for metering systems, supporting maintenance, calibration, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement activities across the pipeline network.

The position requires regular travel to operational sites, working closely with Instrument & Control Engineers, Operations, vendors, and specialist contractors to ensure all metering equipment performs to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities for fiscal and operational metering systems
• Carry out fault finding and troubleshooting on flow meters and associated instrumentation
• Coordinate calibration, validation, and certification of metering systems
• Ensure metering systems comply with applicable standards and regulatory requirements
• Support maintenance planning through CMMS and manage metering-related maintenance activities
• Assist with modifications, upgrades, and installation of new metering equipment
• Prepare scopes of work, technical specifications, and procurement documentation for specialist services
• Monitor contractor performance during maintenance and calibration activities
• Maintain spare parts strategies and inventory for metering equipment
• Develop and maintain operating procedures and maintenance documentation
• Interface with vendors, calibration contractors, operations, and engineering teams
• Support crude oil measurement activities and ensure the integrity of fiscal measurement systems
• Produce maintenance reports and performance analysis
• Mentor and coach local engineers and technicians to support knowledge transfer and long-term capability development

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Metering Engineer within the oil & gas industry or other process industries
• Strong experience maintaining and calibrating fiscal and operational metering systems
• Knowledge of flow measurement technologies, calibration procedures, and metering standards
• Experience working with CMMS maintenance systems
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
• Experience working with DCS and Instrumentation systems is advantageous
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Fluent in English