EPF INTERFACE ENGINEER

Manages technical, operational and contractual interfaces across the EPF project lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration between disciplines and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Interface Management Plan and Interface Register for EPF projects.
• Identify, track and resolve interfaces across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, commissioning and operations.
• Coordinate stakeholders, lead interface meetings and escalate unresolved issues.
• Ensure alignment between schedules, deliverables and interface requirements.
• Support risk and change management through effective interface coordination.

Experiences and Exposures:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Process, Industrial, Petroleum, or related discipline).
• 10+ years of experience in oil & gas, energy, petrochemical, or industrial facilities projects, with significant exposure to multidisciplinary project execution.
• Proven experience supporting Early Production Facilities (EPF), Production Facilities, CPF, modular process plants, or similar brownfield and greenfield developments.
• Demonstrated experience in interface management across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction,
  commissioning, and operations phases.
• Strong understanding of EPF project delivery methodologies, project lifecycle management, and integrated project execution.
• Experience managing interfaces between clients, EPC/EPCM contractors, vendors, subcontractors, and operations teams.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, risk management, change management, and stakeholder management processes.
• Experience working with interface management systems, action tracking tools, and project controls platforms, preferably with digital solutions.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical and organizational interfaces in fast-paced project environments.
• Experience supporting facility integration, tie-ins, brownfield modifications, utility connections, and operational readiness activities.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines, construction methodologies, commissioning requirements, and operational handover processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, conflict-resolution, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to effectively engage clients, contractors, regulators, vendors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, facilitation, and influencing skills with a focus on achieving project objectives through teamwork and alignment.
• Knowledge of industry standards, project governance frameworks, and interface management best practices is considered an advantage.
• Professional certifications such as PMP, APM, PMI-SP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management and interface management certifications are considered an advantage.
• Commitment to the Client’s values, including safety, integrity, innovation, diversity, 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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