Location: Tanzania
Project: East African Crude Oil Pipeline Project
Application Deadline: May 2025
CPP is seeking a structural expert to join our international pipeline project team in Tanzania.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement the Project Completion Plan, including system and subsystem breakdowns aligned with project milestones.
Monitor Mechanical Completion (MC) progress; coordinate and facilitate walkdowns, punch list creation, and resolution.
Manage and operate the Completion Management System (CMS) (e.g., WinPCS, PIMS, Orbit, Hexagon), ensuring data accuracy and timely progress reporting.
Coordinate system handover activities across engineering, construction, quality, commissioning, and client interfaces.
Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of handover dossiers and final completion documentation.
Organize and lead system walkdowns, ensuring compliance with ITPs, HSE, and QA/QC standards.
Track and drive closure of punch items, NCRs, and open actions in collaboration with construction and QA/QC teams.
Interface with client representatives during walkdowns, acceptance, and turnover phases.
Support commissioning and startup teams to ensure a seamless transition from construction to operations.
Coordinate discipline-specific sign-offs of check sheets and completion certificates.
Monitor progress against the system handover schedule and recommend recovery plans as needed.
Provide training and mentoring to site teams on CMS usage and completion best practices.
Participate in audits, lessons-learned sessions, and project close-out reviews to improve future execution.
What We’re Looking ForEducation
Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Process, or related field)
Minimum 10 years of experience in oil & gas, pipelines, or energy infrastructure projects
At least 5 years focused on completion, Mechanical Completion, or pre-commissioning in large EPC or pipeline projects
Prior involvement in international or multicultural teams is highly desirable
Advanced knowledge of CMS tools (WinPCS, Orbit, PIMS, Hexagon)
Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and project scheduling tools like Primavera or MS Project
Strong grasp of international codes and turnover protocols (e.g., ASME, API, ISO, IEC)
Familiar with system boundary definitions, subsystem classification, punch list management, and turnover strategy
Understanding of QA/QC and HSE compliance in oil & gas environments
Proficient in English
Excellent communication, coordination, and interface management skills
Ability to work in remote locations and under high-pressure schedules
Strong organizational mindset with a focus on timely delivery and quality documentation
If you are a detail-oriented engineer with the expertise to drive project completion on one of Africa’s largest energy infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply:
Send your CV to
[email protected] with the subject line:
Project Completion Engineer – YOUR NAME
