Careers at Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Limited

Job Description

• Provide Oversight on matters pertaining to the Pipeline Wayleave
• Liaise with Regional Administration to address issues of encroachment/informal settlement along the Pipeline Wayleave.
• Clearing and availing the Pipeline Wayleave to KPC’s appointed Contractor from time to time whenever there are any developments on the wayleave.
• Liaise with Legal Department in registration of Easement Agreements.
• Liaise with Foundation and Corporate Communication Departments in sensitizing Communities along the Pipeline Wayleave on issues of safety, rights, and obligations as per the Easement Agreement.
• Addressing all enquiries related to Pipeline Wayleave i.e., Pipeline Wayleave route, land subdivisions, width of the Pipeline Wayleave, damage to crops and claims of noncompensation.
• Liaise with relevant Heads of Department/Sections (i.e. Security, Civil, Corrosion Control, Mechanical, Airwing) in developing Action Plans with clear Key Performance Indicators for the maintenance and operational activities.
• Monitor and evaluate activities/action plans of the Pipeline Wayleave and thereafter prepare and present to Management status Reports.
• Develop and review Pipeline Wayleave Policies and Procedures Manuals.
• Prepare and submit for approval all Budgetary requirements regarding the Pipeline Wayleave and monitor the use of the resources for effectiveness an ease of co-ordination.
• Coordinate Pipeline Wayleave civil maintenance works including hydraulic protection, bush clearing, and demarcation works (boundary marking).
• Carrying out regular ground and aerial patrols to identify un-authorized activities and encroachments.
• Reviewing and granting of third-party requests to cross the Pipeline Wayleave with services (water, power, fiber optic cables etc.).
• Keeping an updated inventory of wayleave status.
• Reviewing designs for Pipeline Wayleave crossings by others to ensure adequate pipe protection and provision for future developments.
• Co-ordination of Pipeline Wayleave activities by other KPC departments (Legal, Maintenance, Corporate Communication, Foundation, Administration, Security, and any other department of interest). These include:
  • Resolution of all outstanding compensation claims
  • Acquisition of new
  • Liaison with regional administration to address issues of encroachment/informal settlement along the right of way.
  • Sensitization of communities along the Pipeline Wayleave on issues of rights, safety, and obligations as per the easement agreements.
  • Building and sustaining harmonious relationships with communities along the Pipeline Wayleave.
  • Identification of unregistered easement agreements and facilitate their registration.
• Surveillance of the Pipeline Wayleave to deter intrusion of the pipeline.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the Social Science and/or Engineering field
• Minimum eight (10) years’ relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been at Senior Management level
• Experience in Wayleave Management operations.
• Membership to a relevant professional body
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Demonstrated competence in work performance

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellent leadership skills including effective interpersonal, communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Considerable knowledge of wayleave policies, systems, and procedures.
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in relevant field through continuing professional education programmes.

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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.

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Job Description

• Coordinate formulation, review, and implementation of Company administrative and records management policies.
• Coordinate provision of Transport and Logistics including maintenance of the fleet.
• Coordinate management of the various outsourced services.
• Coordinate management of records in compliance with statutory provisions and Company quality standards.
• Coordinate provision of all auxiliary and housekeeping services.
• Coordinate preparation of compensation to owners of affected parcels of land along the Right of Way (ROW) in liaison with other Departments.
• Liaise with regional administration to address issues of encroachment/informal settlement along the right of way.
• Coordinate administration of the Gymnasium.
• Responsible for general administration of the Company’s Facilities and Properties.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the function.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the Social Science field.
• Post Graduate Qualification in Business Administration or Human Resource Management if the first degree is not in Social Science.
• Minimum eight (8) years’ relevant work experience three (3) of which should have been at Senior Management level.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated competence in work performance.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Excellent leadership skills including effective interpersonal, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills and people skills.
• Considerable knowledge of administration policies, systems, and procedures.
• Good planning, coordination, and organizational skills.
• Good time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in administration through continuing professional education programmes.

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Job Description

• Formulating procedures and enforcing them to ensure that the quality of all products in the system is known at all times.
• Providing technical advice on decontaminations when they occur.
• Representing the Company in forums that deal with quality standards and specifications.
• Guiding and developing staff in the Quality Control Section.
• Manpower planning and recommendations.
• Planning and assuring Test Equipment availability.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic corporate plans and budgets aimed at improving organizational performance.
• Provide support in the development and implementation of strategies to create a high-performing organizational culture.
• Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and lead in the orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
• Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations, handle employee disputes, and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Coordinate and implement training programs in the Quality Control department, aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies.
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans.
• Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry or any related field from a recognized University.
• Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior management level.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated competence in work performance.
• Demonstrated people management skills.
• Communication and analytical skills.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering aspects in Oil/gas Industry including broad knowledge of local and international standards.
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in quality control.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrate technical expertise in risk management, quality assurance, as well as monitoring and evaluation.
• Ability to empower staff through coaching and counselling.
• Ability to deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change.
• Ability to establish flexible multidisciplinary teams.

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Job Description

• Ensuring bush clearing, and demarcation works (boundary marking).
• Carrying out regular ground and aerial patrols to identify unauthorized activities and encroachments.
• Reviewing and granting third-party requests to cross the Right of Way with services (water, power, fiber optic cables, etc.).
• Ensuring an updated inventory of wayleave status.
• Co-ordination of ROW activities by other KPC departments (Legal, Maintenance, Corporate Communication, Foundation, Administration, Security, and any other department of interest). These activities include:
  • Preparation of compensation to owners of affected parcels of land along the Right of Way (ROW).
  • Resolution of all outstanding compensation claims.
  • Liaison with regional administration to address issues of encroachment/informal settlement along the right of way.
  • Sensitization of communities along the ROW on issues of rights, safety, and obligations as per the easement agreements.
  • Building and sustaining harmonious relationships with communities along the Right of Way.
  • Identification of unregistered easement agreements and facilitate their registration.
  • Surveillance of the ROW to deter intrusion of the pipeline.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Person Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the Social Science field.
• Minimum eight (8) years’ relevant work experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior Management level.
• Experience in Wayleave Management operations.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated competence in work performance.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellent leadership skills including effective interpersonal, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Considerable knowledge of administration policies, systems, and procedures
• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
•  Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends relevant to the area of expertise.

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Job Description

• Develop, implement, and monitor security strategies, policies, and standards in line with the Company’s mission and vision.
• Provide advisory services to the company on matters related to security in their respective functional areas.
• Liaise with national security agencies to ensure security of Company’s assets and business operations.
• Coordinate management of outsourced security service providers to meet KPC’s security objectives and enhance performance.
• Liaise with the provincial administration at all levels on administration matters concerning the security of the Kenya Pipeline.
• Develop and implement appropriate controls for all admissions within the operational areas and offices.
• Ensure provision protection and safety of company life, properties, and assets.
• Ensure all physical security equipment in force are inspected regularly and maintained in good working order.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams in Security operations to enable them to develop, implement and evaluate strategic corporate plans and budgets aimed at improving organization performance.
• Participate in developing and implementation of strategies for creating a high performing organizational culture.
• Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and support in orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
• Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations as well as handle employee disputes and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Coordinate and implement training programs in Security department, aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies.
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development.
• Ensure agreed search procedures are used at all company’s workstations to deter and detect attempts to remove property from company premises.
• Initiate and maintain the company’s security keys holder in safe custody and emergency call out procedure.
• Ensure continuous review of company security procedures to cope with changing work environment.
• Ensure staff are conversant with the company security policies and procedures.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in security-related studies from a recognized university.
• Must have served for a minimum of eight (8) years, out of which three (3) years must have been at the level of a Senior Superintendent of Police or equivalent and above or its equivalent experience with a clean record of discharge from any of the disciplined forces.
• Have with a clean record of discharge from any of the disciplined forces.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated competency in work performance.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write investigative and other reports.
• Must be able to work long hours.
• Ability to take initiative and work with minimum supervision.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining security-related issues.
• Demonstrate a professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust, and loyalty.

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Job Description

• Carry out patrols and physical inspections of Company assets in the assigned area to ensure compliance and identify security lapses for appropriate action.
• Participate in developing, implementing, and monitoring security strategies, policies, and standards in line with the Company’s mission and vision.
• Assist in providing advisory services to the company on matters related to security investigation and intelligence.
• Assist in liaising with national security intelligence agencies to ensure security of Company’s assets and business operations.
• Participate in carrying out intelligence gathering and investigations as directed by supervisor.
• Coordinate maintenance of an up-to-date record of security incidents and trends and reporting for management information and action.
• Assist in developing and implementing appropriate controls for all admissions within the operational areas and offices.
• Participate in providing protection and safety of company life, properties, and assets.
• Perform any other duties relevant to the function.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in security-related studies from a recognized university.
• Must have served for a minimum of five (5) years, one (1) year of which must have been at the level of an Inspector above or its equivalent experience with a clean record of discharge from any of the disciplined forces.
• Have a clean record of discharge from any of the disciplined forces.
• Proficiency in Crime/Investigation Management.
• Knowledge in Cyber Security.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Demonstrated competency in work performance.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to write reports.
• Must be able to work long hours.
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.
• Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining security-related issues.
• Demonstrate a professional approach and appearance including enthusiasm, drive, commitment, honesty, trust, and loyalty.