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Water treatment Unit Area LeadOrion Engineering Services Limited • Kampala, Kampala, Uganda
Water treatment Unit Area Lead

Water treatment Unit Area Lead

Orion Engineering Services Limited • Kampala, Kampala, Uganda
29 days ago
Job description

Area Leader – Water Treatment Unit (WTU)

Location : Buliisa, Uganda (Site-based)

Start Date : Q1 2026

Duration : 12 months

Work Schedule : Rotational

We are seeking an experienced Area Leader – Water Treatment Unit (WTU) to support a major upstream oil and gas development in Uganda. This role plays a critical part in coordinating and supervising all activities related to the Water Treatment Unit, ensuring seamless integration between engineering, procurement, construction, and pre-commissioning teams.

Key Responsibilities Planning & Coordination

  • Develop and maintain short-term and look-ahead plans for all WTU activities.
  • Coordinate daily and weekly work fronts with supervisors, discipline leads, and subcontractors.
  • Ensure optimal resource allocation and sequencing aligned with the overall project schedule.

Monitoring of Work Progress

  • Track daily progress related to installation of filtration systems, pumps, tanks, piping, and instrumentation.
  • Monitor availability and status of critical equipment, long-lead items, and construction materials.
  • Ensure timely tracking and follow-up of engineering deliverables and technical documentation.
  • Technical Support & Interface Management

  • Provide support to site teams on technical queries and construction clarifications.
  • Liaise closely with mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and commissioning teams to ensure smooth interfaces and timely handover stages.
  • Pre-Commissioning & Readiness

  • Monitor and drive pre-commissioning activities, punch list closure, and readiness for commissioning.
  • Verify compliance and readiness of auxiliary systems including chemical treatment, quality control, drainage, and instrumentation.
  • Communication & Reporting

  • Act as a key link between the contractor and project teams.
  • Clarify technical requirements and communicate construction / engineering decisions effectively.
  • Prepare daily progress reports and maintain accurate records of meetings and follow-up actions.
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • Engineering degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience in oil & gas projects, with strong exposure to multi-discipline construction and pre-commissioning.
  • Solid understanding of international oil and gas codes, standards, and best practices.
  • Previous experience with major operators or EPC contractors is highly desirable.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Valid medical certificate as per industry standards.
  • Our role in supporting  diversity  and  inclusion

    As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

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