HDPE & PU Operator at China Petroleum Pipeline (CPP)

Position: HDPE & PU Operator

Company: China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co., Ltd (CPP)

Total Exploration and Development Uganda Limited (TEPU), CNOOC Uganda Limited (CUL), and the Government of Uganda have discovered crude oil in the Lake Albert region and plan to construct a pipeline to transport production from the Kingfisher area to Buliisa–Nwoya, enabling export to the international market.

The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is part of the Lake Albert Development Project— a 1,443-kilometer cross-border pipeline designed to transport crude oil from Uganda to the Port of Tanga on Tanzania’s east coast. The EACOP system comprises three main components: above-ground installations (AGIs), the pipeline itself, and marine storage terminals (MSTs). The AGIs include six pumping stations (PS-1 to PS-6) and two pressure-reducing stations (PRS-1 and PRS-2) along the route. The pipeline features a 24-inch, continuously heated export system, running from the Kabaale hub pumping station (PS-1) in Uganda’s Hoima region to storage facilities in Tanzania’s Tanga region. It also incorporates intermediate valve chambers, electric heat tracing (EHT) systems, high-voltage distribution (HV) and fiber optic (FO) cables, related equipment, and EHT substations.

Job Description:

The HDPE & PU Operator will be responsible for field joint insulation work, including HDPE welding and polyurethane foaming operations, following all requirements for the field joint coating and insulation system. The role requires skill in operating HDPE welding and PU foaming machines, understanding performance standards, and maintaining correct blending ratios to ensure quality. Operators must work independently in operation, repair, and maintenance tasks, strictly following repair work orders, carrying out inspections, and keeping the workstation clean and organized. Proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory, and quality assurance must be maintained through self and peer inspections.

Job Requirements:

• Basic knowledge in mechanics and chemistry

• Good English communication skills

• At least 3 years of experience in painting or related work

• Class F and E driving license

• Willingness to work under project conditions

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both in teams and independently

• Experience in petroleum pipeline or construction industries preferred

• Flexibility to work in various locations and with diverse teams

• Good physical health, free from infectious or chronic illnesses

Application Procedure

Applicants should submit a cover letter and a CV (titled with full name and position applied for), including contact details. The email subject must state the position and full name—failure to comply will result in automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Lobbying or canvassing will lead to disqualification. Applications should be sent to cppceadmin@cpptz.com by 31/08/2025, before 16:00 hours.