Job title: Graduate Facilities Engineer
Reporting to: Facilities Manager
Job Family: Facilities
Location: Nairobi based with regular field trips
Job Ref No. PD/FM/GFE/2026
Gulf Energy is a major indigenous East African energy group headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The company primarily operates across oil and gas exploration, supply and trading, and power generation.
Job Summary
Provide operational and analytical support to the Facilities Manager in planning, coordinating and optimising field operations. Support performance monitoring, reporting, logistics coordination, workpack preparation and cross-functional communication to ensure safe, efficient and cost-effective field execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Facilities Manager with daily operational oversight: monitor field performance, compile status updates and highlight issues requiring escalation.
- Produce and maintain dashboards, KPI reports and operational pack(s) (production, maintenance, HSE, inventory, contractor performance).
- Assist in short-term operational planning and look-ahead schedules; coordinate with field supervisors, planners and contractors to align activities and resources.
- Prepare and review workpacks, scope documents and pre-job checklists for routine jobs, interventions and maintenance activities.
- Track and support materials, spares and logistics requirements; liaise with procurement and logistics to expedite critical deliveries.
- Coordinate communications between Office functions (maintenance, procurement, HSE, engineering, finance) and field teams to resolve issues and approve changes.
- Support incident reporting, investigation follow-up and implementation tracking of corrective actions and lessons learned.
- Contribute to cost monitoring by tracking operational expenditure, recording variances and assisting with simple cost forecasts.
- Assist in contractor performance monitoring: collate KPI data, document non-conformances and support performance review actions.
- Participate in pre-job planning, HSE meetings and post-job reviews; capture lessons learned and update procedures as required.
- Support asset integrity activities by tracking inspections, maintenance schedules and compliance items.
- Undertake assigned training and competency development; provide administrative support for rostering, travel and field mobilisation where required.
Qualifications
General Requirements
- Kenyan citizenship preferred, in line with local content requirements; international candidates must be eligible to work in Kenya.
- Relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications for the role.
- A strong work ethic and a track record of doing things well.
- Willingness to work in remote locations where the role requires it.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Petroleum, Chemical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
- 0-2 years’ relevant experience; internships or placements in operations, asset management or field support advantageous.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
- Basic understanding of production operations, maintenance planning, logistics and field contracting.
- Competence with Excel for data analysis, dashboarding and reporting; familiarity with Power BI/Tableau desirable.
- Exposure to CMMS (SAP/EAM), scheduling tools (MS Project/Primavera) or willingness to learn.
- Awareness of HSE systems, permit-to-work processes and incident management principles.
Desirable
- Internship/placement experience in oil & gas operations or asset support.
- Familiarity with production reporting tools, CMMS and dashboarding platforms.
- Certifications: basic HSE, first aid, permit-to-work awareness.
Behavioural & Interpersonal Skills
- Strong communication skills for effective liaison between office and field stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks under supervision.
- Team player, proactive learner, and able to work under pressure with good time management.
- Professional attitude and cultural sensitivity for multi-disciplinary, multi-national teams.
Experience & Conditions
- Willingness to travel to field sites for mobilisation, audits or incident support; occasional extended hours to support operational events.
- Office-based role with close interaction with field teams; may require rotational or ad-hoc field presence.
Performance Indicators
- Timeliness and accuracy of operational reports, dashboards and look-ahead plans.
- Effectiveness in supporting reductions in field delays through timely coordination and logistics support.
- Quality of workpacks and handovers produced for field operations.
- Responsiveness in incident follow-up and tracking of corrective actions.
- Progress against individual competency and training plans.
