Depot Engineer

Vivo Energy is the company behind the Shell brand in Africa. We are here to offer customers the very best of Shell’s products and services, including supply reliability, technical expertise, and unmatched customer service, in the countries in which we operate. In doing so, we have in place industry-leading health and safety standards, and are committed to delivering Shell’s high-quality fuels and lubricants in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.

We invite suitably qualified individuals to apply for the following position tenable in Francistown;

Depot Engineer 

Job Purpose

Co-ordinates the execution of activities relating to acquisition, installation and maintenance of commercial and, Supply and Distribution infrastructure, facilities and equipment at Shell commercial customers and Vivo Energy-owned depots to ensure appropriate support of the engineering and marketing strategy of the Company.

Principal Accountabilities

• Project management- manage projects from conception to completion, conduct inspections and contractors’ audit.
• Keep key operational/maintenance documents/drawings and records up-to-date.

• Optimise the utilisation of resources and stimulate the communication between all stakeholders involved in asset management.
• Customer relations – maintain a technical interface between customers and Business managers.
• Plan routine/shutdown maintenance of Commercial & Distribution infrastructure, facilities and equipment.
• Compiling annual maintenance budgets.
• Implement a maintenance and installation plan within budget.
• Implement a safe and healthy work environment at commercial sites and depots during maintenance and projects execution and ensure compliance with HSSE standards and EIA legislation.
• Take leading role in selection, appointment, accreditation, management of contractors and contract requirements.
• Managing Key Performance Maintanance Indicators for the depots – ensure full operation of SAP PM.
• Identify critical activities/processes and develop appropriate procedures/method statements.

• Performance/Quality control of engineering work.
• Regularly audit/inspect depots and commercial customers’ installations to ensure adherence to statutory, engineering and industry standards.
• Planning and execution of plant changes.
• Ensure asset inventory at depots and commercial customers’ sites is updated and the movement of assets recorded.
• Plan, Execute and evaluation of OPEX and CAPEX projects.
• Keep abreast of new methods, technology and legislation that may impact on storage & handling/supplies/ maintenance and equipment selection within the region.

 Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:

• BSc, BEng Graduate Engineer in Mechanical Engineering.
• Expertise in key functional areas to be at a sufficiently high level to provide long-term direction and to support the day-to-day engineering and maintenance activities of the depots.
• Experience with multi-faceted projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Depot Engineering Projects, operation and Maintanance will be an added advantage.
• A valid Driver’s license class B is mandatory.

Key Competencies

• Health Safety Security & Environment, Safe systems of work
• Project Management of construction and commissioning
• Equipment design, selection and installation according to applicable standards
• Maintenance Management – for multiple depots
• Control and Instrumentation experience

CLOSING DATE:  18 June 2025