Job Description
Terminal Manager, Grade KPC 4 - Job Ref No. KPC/ADVT/2/2024 (1post)
a) Job Specifications
i. Ensure storage and transportation of petroleum products through the pipeline in the most
efficient, safe, and economical manner.
ii. Ensuring that a workable supply logistics programme, which is based on the statistical figures
of the product supply and the corresponding product requirements, is maintained.
iii. Ensuring the maintenance and preservation of the required product quality standards in the
pipeline and storage system through liaison with SHEQ Manager.
iv. Liaison with Oil Marketing Companies and other stakeholders on ullage allocations, product
transportation and pipeline supply logistic programme and other operational matters.
v. Liaise and co-ordinate with the Operations Manager and other stakeholders on the day to day
running of the Depot.
vi. Advice the Operations Manager on changes in operational requirements which may be
necessary for optimization of petroleum pumping.
vii. Ensure safe and proper equipment and machinery utilizations are achieved.
viii. Liaise with Maintenance Manager that proper maintenance schedules are affected to improve
on plant and equipment availability and efficiency.
ix. Ensure that budgetary provisions are made while expenditure in the department is controlled
within agreed budgets.
x. Follow correctness and timely production of all Operations Department management reports
and ensure proper dispatch and distribution of reports, as necessary.
xi. Ensure that all safety regulations are adhered to, and that the environment is protected.
xii. Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them to develop, implement
and evaluate strategic corporate plans and budgets aimed at improving organisation
performance.
xiii. Develop and implement strategies for creating a high performing organizational culture based
on transparency, integrity, accountability, performance measurement and results to ensure that
programme activities are undertaken on sound management principles and practices.
xiv. Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process
improvement programmes as well as undertake special investigations aimed at improving
organizational effectiveness.
xv. Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff in order to ensure that the candidates
selected have the required job competencies and are provided with orientation and induction
programme necessary for effective job performance.
xvi. 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.
xvii. Coordinate and implement training programs in Operations department, aimed at equipping
staff with appropriate job competencies in order to improve the design and delivery of highquality services.
xviii. 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 multidisciplinary teams.
xix. Carry out any other duties as assigned from time to time.
b) Person Specification
i. Bachelor of Science in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Telecommunications
Engineering, Analytical Chemistry or recognized equivalent.
ii. Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience with at least three (3) years in a management
capacity.
iii. Proficiency in Computer applications
iv. Corporate membership to a relevant professional body e.g. EBK, CSK
v. Demonstrated competence in work performance and results.
c) Key Skills and Competencies
i. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering aspects in Oil/gas Industry
including broad knowledge of local and international standards.
ii. Strong well- developed communication and interpersonal skills including ability to prepare
relevant reports.
iii. Flexibility and responsiveness in handling and determining issues, sound analytical skills and the
ability to identify with precision the critical factors of a problem in an impartial and objective
way.
iv. Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends.
v. Demonstrate technical expertise in risk management, quality assurance as well as monitoring
and evaluation.
vi. Ability to deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change.
vii. Ability to establish flexible multidisciplinary teams.
viii. Ability to empower staff through coaching, mentoring, and counselling.