Drone Security Coordinator – EACOP Uganda

Job Details

Job Title: Drone Security Coordinator – EACOP Uganda
Reports to: Security Manager
Staff Supervised: Drone operators / pilots (headcount per operational deployment)
Location: Kampala and EACOP project sites in Uganda, with frequent travel to operational areas and security outposts along the pipeline route

Company Overview

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project is a midstream development located across Uganda and Tanzania that includes a nearshore Marine Storage and Export Terminal (MST). Once completed, the EACOP Company will operate the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, a 1,443 km long, electrically heated crude oil export pipeline that transports oil from Kabaale – Hoima in Uganda to the Chongoleani Peninsula near Tanga Port in Tanzania for export to international markets.

Job Dimensions

The Drone Security Coordinator operates in a complex, dynamic environment spanning critical pipeline infrastructure, above-ground installations (AGIs), main camp and pipe yards (MCPYs), remote field locations, and security surveillance zones across Uganda. The role requires effective coordination with private security personnel, public security forces, operations teams, contractors, the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), and other key stakeholders to ensure the safe, secure, and compliant deployment of drone operations in support of EACOP asset protection and security activities.

The position demands strong tactical planning and organizational capabilities, sound technical expertise in aerial security surveillance, and a high level of commitment to security protocols, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The Drone Security Coordinator delivers reliable aerial intelligence that strengthens situational awareness and protects EACOP’s personnel, assets, and critical infrastructure.

Activities

Drone Operations & Mission Planning

• Plan, schedule, and oversee drone missions supporting security and operational activities.
• Ensure effective surveillance coverage of EACOP operational facilities and critical infrastructure.
• Support patrol verification, route monitoring, and situational awareness activities.
• Provide aerial support to incident response, investigations, and emergencies.
• Maintain a record of all drone operations and mission results.
• Ensure compliance with approved operational procedures and flight authorizations.
• Coordinate drone activities with Security, Operations, HSE, and other departments as required.

Compliance and Safety

• Ensure compliance with national civil aviation regulations and operating permits.
• Ensure all drone operations comply with Company HSE requirements and risk management processes.

Data & Information Management

• Ensure proper collection, storage, and dissemination of drone imagery, video footage, and operational data.
• Produce reports and briefings based on drone observations and mission outcomes.
• Support the Security Team with aerial intelligence products and trend analysis.

Training and Development

• Participate in the development and implementation of drone training programmes.
• Ensure drone operators maintain required qualifications, certifications and competencies.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in drone operations.

Stakeholder & Authority Coordination

• Liaise with national aviation authorities and relevant government agencies when required.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support operational and security requirements.
• Support audits, inspections, and assessments relating to drone activities.

Equipment Maintenance & Asset Control

• Conduct thorough pre- and post-flight inspections of airframes, motors, payloads (such as thermal or RGB cameras), and batteries to detect wear and prevent failures.
• Implement strict tracking, storage, and charging protocols for LiPo and smart batteries to maximize lifespan and ensure safe power delivery.
• Maintain, update, and calibrate all ground control stations, controllers, and telemetry links to ensure reliable communication and video downlinks during missions.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of hardware, spare parts, and tools to manage timely replacements and minimize operational downtime.
• Maintain comprehensive logs of all maintenance, firmware updates, and repairs in compliance with company standards and aviation regulations.

Accountabilities

• Effective coordination and supervision of drone operations.
• Compliance with aviation regulations and Company standards.
• Delivery of reliable aerial surveillance and intelligence support.
• Safe management of drone systems and service providers.
• Effective support to security operations, incident response and emergency management.
• Timely reporting and dissemination of drone-generated information.
• Continuous improvement of drone operational capability and performance.
• Protection of personnel, assets and critical infrastructure through enhanced situational awareness.

Health, Safety & Environment

EACOP is committed to ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of workers, communities, and the environment are well addressed and managed. Therefore, the employee is mandated to:

• Fully comply with Company H3SE (Health, Safety, Social, Security & Environment) policies and Life Saving Rules.
• Actively participate in HSEQ and promote this culture to co-workers.
• Remain vigilant and maintain continuous awareness of potential unsafe conditions.
• Communicate to management any HSE related concerns and ways to improve them.
• Maintain a workplace & workspace that is safe, clean, and always neat – practice good housekeeping.

Person Specification

Education, Skills & Experience

Qualification

• Degree or Diploma in Aviation, Security Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Remote Pilot Aircraft System (RPAS) Licence.
• Recognized Drone Pilot Certification.

Required Experience

• Experience in Oil & Gas, critical infrastructure, or industrial operations preferred.
• Experience coordinating drone contractors and service providers.
• Experience in aerial surveillance, intelligence gathering, and emergency response support.
• Experience operating within regulated aviation environments.

Knowledge & Competencies

• Knowledge of international security best practices, i.e. ICoCA, ASIS International Protection of Assets, International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP) reference material, ANSI/API Standard 780, and the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code.
• Competence in using Security Risk Assessment tools in accordance with ISO 31010:2011, and threat analysis and risk assessment (TARA).
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (VPSHR), including the UN Basic Principles on the Use of Force and Firearms by Law Enforcement Officials, and the UN Code of Conduct for Law Enforcement Officials.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 18788:2015 and ISO 28007-1:2015.

How to Apply

You can apply by submitting your cover letter and CV to oil.gasjobs@truenorthafrica.com with subject Drone Security Coordinator by 14th October 2026.

All application documents Must be in either PDF or MS. Word.