Job Responsibilities
Monitoring, co-ordinating and facilitating the receipt/delivery of petroleum products into and out of the depot while ensuring system losses are within acceptable limits
Monitoring, co-ordinating and facilitating the implementation of maintenance programmes to ensure optimum operations of all pipeline systems in their depot/area.
Budgeting and ensuring that expenditure in the Operations department and the depot are controlled and remain within approved limits.
Ensuring availability of equipment, spares and other services for proper operations of the pipeline systems by coordinating all procurement activities within the depot and in liaison with other Section Heads in the company
Strengthening, maintaining and implementing appropriate security, health, safety and environmental regulations within the depot and along the Pipeline Right of Way.
Keep abreast of Petroleum Industry decisions between the OMCs and the Government and implement where KPC is involved.
Plan, monitor and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans aimed at building the capacity of individuals and multi-disciplinary teams.
Ensure proper and efficient day-to-day running of the Depot as per the company rules and regulations
Ensure that adequate stocks are maintained.
Maintain constant liaison with OMCs, Supply logistics and other stakeholder for smooth operations
Review and update KPC systems and procedures for product measurement while utilizing emerging technology to enhance performance.
Strengthen, maintain and implement appropriate HSSE policies in the depot and area of jurisdiction
Ensure compliance to statutory requirements.
Ensure that all monthly statements of accounts to Oil Marketers are issued.
Ensure that station Budgeting planning, implementation and monitoring are done in line with the Strategic Corporate Plan.
In consultation with the training section prepare training program for staff as required from time to time.
Prepare staff performance appraisal reports.
Ensure product losses/gains are within set limits.
Generate weekly and monthly operations reports.
Promote Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Performance Management
Systems (PMS) in the depot.
Ensure that Safety Rules and Regulations are followed
Qualifications for the Depot Manager Job
Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical, Civil Engineering or recognized equivalent
Minimum eight (8) years post qualification experience.
Registered and licensed with EBK as a professional Engineer.
Membership to IEK
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of KPC requirements including broad knowledge of international trends in engineering.
Strong well developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills including ability to prepare relevant reports.
Flexibility and responsiveness in handling operations and training in measurements and custody transfer and engineering issues.
Sound analytical skills and the ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an impartial and objective way.
Demonstrate ability to deal patiently and sympathetically with people from diverse backgrounds and to develop practical solutions to problems.
Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in
Petroleum Products through continuing professional development.
Proficiency in computer applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint and Outlook express including statistical packages.
Demonstrate technical expertise in Leadership and People management, financial anagement risk management, quality assurance as well as monitoring and evaluation.
Ability to deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change, create a sense of urgency around change and motivate staff to embrace change.
Knowledge in use of ERP, SAP IS-Oil systems
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Interested candidates should apply in confidence indicating the Job Reference No. on both the application and envelope and send to the address below enclosing CVs with full details of education background, professional qualifications, and attach copies of certificates, relevant testimonials and National ID. Applications may be deposited at our Head Office, Kenpipe Plaza, and ground floor in the APPLICATION BOX or posted to: THE MANAGING DIRECTOR Kenya Pipeline Company Limited P.O. Box 73442, 00200 NAIROBI. Candidates interested in these positions are expected to fulfil the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya. Specifically, those applying for positions must obtain and submit with their application copies of the following;

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