The Kenya Pipeline Company Limited is a State Corporation established on 6th September, 1973 under the Companies Act (CAP 486) of the Laws of Kenya and started commercial operations in 1978. The Company is 100% owned by the Government and complies with the provisions of the State Corporations Act (Cap 446) of 1986.

Job Specifications

• Ensure storage and transportation of petroleum products through the pipeline in the most efficient, safe, and economical manner.
• Maintain a workable supply logistics programme based on statistical figures of product supply and corresponding requirements.
• Preserve required product quality standards in the pipeline and storage system through liaison with SHEQ Manager.
• Liaise with Oil Marketing Companies and stakeholders on ullage allocations, product transportation, pipeline supply logistic programme, and operational matters.
• Coordinate with Operations Manager and stakeholders on the day-to-day running of the Depot.
• Advise the Operations Manager on operational requirement changes for petroleum pumping optimization.
• Ensure safe and proper equipment and machinery utilization.
• Liaise with Maintenance Manager to implement proper maintenance schedules to improve plant and equipment availability and efficiency.
• Make budgetary provisions while controlling departmental expenditure within agreed budgets.
• Ensure correctness and timely production of all Operations Department management reports and proper dispatch and distribution as necessary.
• Adhere to safety regulations and protect the environment.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic corporate plans and budgets.
• Develop and implement strategies for a high-performing organizational culture based on transparency, integrity, accountability, and performance measurement.
• Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes, as well as special investigations to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Participate in staff recruitment and selection to ensure candidates have required job competencies and provide necessary orientation and induction programmes.
• Review incidents of policy violations, handle employee disputes, and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Coordinate and implement training programmes in the Operations department to equip staff with appropriate job competencies.
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate staff performance against set targets and objectives, implementing development action plans to build individual and team capacity.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Person Specification

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Telecommunications Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or recognized equivalent.
• Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience with at least three (3) years in a management capacity.
• Proficiency in Computer applications.
• Corporate membership to a relevant professional body e.g. EBK, CSK.
• Demonstrated competence in work performance and results.

 Key Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering aspects in Oil/gas Industry including broad knowledge of local and international standards.
• Strong well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including ability to prepare relevant reports.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining issues, sound analytical skills, and the ability to identify critical factors of a problem impartially and objectively.
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in risk management, quality assurance, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Ability to deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change.
• Ability to establish flexible multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to empower staff through coaching, mentoring, and counselling.