EPF CONSTRUCTION/COMMISSIONING MANAGER

Leads construction, mechanical completion, pre-commissioning, commissioning, start-up and facility handover for Early Production Facility (EPF) projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction, commissioning and start-up strategies, delivering EPF projects safely, on schedule, on budget and to quality standards.
• Manage contractors, vendors and multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction and operations.
• Drive HSE compliance and risk mitigation on site.
• Oversee mechanical completion, commissioning, performance testing, punch-list closure and system turnover to first oil/first gas.
• Serve as primary client interface; manage budgets, schedules and handover documentation.

Experiences and Exposures:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Process, Petroleum, or related discipline).
• 12+ years of experience in oil & gas, energy, or industrial facilities project execution, including construction and commissioning.
• Proven experience delivering Early Production Facilities (EPF), Production Facilities, Central Processing Facilities (CPF), or similar process plant projects.
• Strong expertise in construction management, mechanical completion, commissioning, start-up, and operational handover.
• Demonstrated ability to manage EPC/EPCM contractors, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Solid understanding of HSE management, quality assurance, risk management, and industry standards (e.g., API, ISO).
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, cost control, resource management, and performance monitoring, preferably using digital project management tools.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage clients, contractors, regulators, and internal teams.
• Proven leadership, coaching, decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution capabilities.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and collaboration skills with a results-driven focus on safe and efficient project delivery.
• Commitment to the Client’s values, including safety, integrity, innovation, and sustainability.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate internationally as required by project assignments.
• Fluency in English.

How to Apply: Upload your CV and Cover letter only. Quote the job ID and Title. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing on or before COB 25/10/2026.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Oildrop Africa Limited is an equal opportunity employer. All positions require deep commitment to a zero-harm safety culture.

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