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Controls and Instrumentation Lead – Contract (3 Years) (1 Vacancy)

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  • Kampala District View on Map
  • Post Date : August 24, 2026
  • Apply Before : September 11, 2026
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  • Job ID 25793
  • Career Level  Officer
  • Experience  3 Years
  • Gender  Both
  • Industry  Administration
  • Qualifications  Degree Bachelor
  • Job Type  Full time

Job Description

Controls and Instrumentation Lead – Contract (3 Years) (1 Vacancy)

Department: Uganda Refinery Holding Company
Job Title: Controls and Instrumentation Lead – (1 Vacancy) (Contract – 3 Years)
Reports To: Manager Technology & Engineering

Job Purpose:
Responsible for offering technical guidance on all aspects of controls and instrumentation design and execution as the lead subject matter expert in the Controls and Instrumentation Engineering discipline for the refinery, KIP and related facilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide input to scope and design of assigned projects and identify Front-End Engineering & Design (FEED) and implementation deliverables necessary for the control and instrumentation scope of the project.
  2. Participate in the implementation of instrument detail design on P&IDs.
  3. Review instrumentation and control deliverables such as instrument datasheets, instrument index, sizing calculations, cause and effect diagrams, control narratives, functional checkouts, control system architecture, & control panel design.
  4. Participate in the selection and specification of process instruments and electronic transmitters for pressure, temperature, flow, position, composition analyzers, etc.
  5. Review and perform technical evaluations on documentation for instrumentations and controls requisitions.
  6. Support Process Hazard Analysis and other process safety assessment, evaluation, and design sessions.
  7. Provide inputs in project-driven scoping, specification, and configuration of process control (DCS, ESD, valves) and Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), including Fire & Gas systems.
  8. Participate in the Factory and Site Acceptance Tests for controls equipment.
  9. Prepare and implement inspection and maintenance schedules of the control equipment and instrument installations, in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
  10. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s).

Qualifications and Experience

  1. Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Instrumentation and Control Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Applied Physics, Chemical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or Process Control Engineering from a recognized University.
  2. At least six (6) years of relevant working experience in Instrumentation and Control within upstream, refining, petrochemical, manufacturing or industrial plant in a reputable and busy company, three (3) years of which attained in a supervisory role.
  3. Registration with the Uganda Institute of Professional Engineers (UIPE) or Engineers Registration Board (U) or the equivalent is an added advantage.
  4. Demonstrable hands-on experience with distributed control systems (DCS) and/or programmable logic controllers (PLC), is essential.
  5. Experience with SCADA and with advanced process control (APC) is an added advantage.
  6. Experience with APC, DCS, PLC and SCADA systems is an added advantage.

Skills and Competencies

  • Good understanding of the relevant health and safety regulations and quality standards.
  • Knowledge in system dynamics & process controls.
  • Understanding of process plant unit operations sufficient to develop and challenge control philosophies, alarm strategies and safe operating envelopes for those units.
  • Preparation and review of instrument datasheets, loop and hook-up drawings, sizing calculations, control system architecture and panel design.
  • Excellent Stakeholder Management Skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills.
  • Process safety practice – HAZOP, LOPA and SIL determination, and safe execution of factory and site acceptance testing.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE
  • Interested applicants should submit their applications through the UNOC online recruitment system accessible through this link: https://www.unoc.co.ug/careeropportunities/
  • Applications should be submitted not later than Friday 11th September 2026 by 11:59pm EAT.
  • Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Relevant Degree Transcript, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters.
  • Please note that only applications submitted through the UNOC recruitment system shall be considered.
  • NOTE: UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies at any stage of the recruitment process.
  • Forward any enquiries regarding this advert to recruitment.unoc@unoc.co.ug
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