JOB TITLE

 

OTS COORDINATOR (OPERATIONS & TECHNICAL SUPPORT)

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

OIL &GAS/ENERGY

SALARY

KSHS.180,000

JOB LOCATION

NAIROBI

JOB SUMMARY

The OTS Coordinator is responsible for coordinating operational and technical support activities, ensuring timely follow-up of requests, documentation control, reporting, and effective communication between operations, maintenance, HSE, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support safe and efficient petroleum operations.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operations & Technical Support Coordination

  • Receive, log, and coordinate operational/technical support requests and prioritize actions.
  • Liaise with internal teams and external service providers to ensure timely delivery of support.
  • Track progress against agreed timelines and escalate delays or critical issues.
  • Support planning of routine support activities, shutdown support, and urgent interventions.

 Work Order / Service Request Management

  • Maintain accurate request/work order registers and ensure completeness of documentation.
  • Coordinate approvals, scheduling, resource allocation, and closure of support tasks.
  • Ensure services meet agreed SLAs and operational requirements.

Documentation & Data Management

  • Maintain records, reports, technical documents, and controlled files (version control and archiving).
  • Collect and consolidate operational support data to prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports.
  • Maintain asset/equipment support logs and update systems as required.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

  • Track OTS KPIs (response time, closure rate, recurring issues) and report trends.
  • Identify recurring bottlenecks and propose process improvements.
  • Support root cause analysis and corrective action follow-up for recurring operational issues.

HSE & Compliance Support

  • Ensure support activities align with HSE rules, permits, and company procedures.
  • Participate in safety meetings/briefings and communicate relevant safety updates.
  • Support incident reporting documentation and action tracking where required.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in operations coordination/technical support, preferably in oil & gas/energy
  • Strong understanding of operational support workflows, maintenance coordination, and service provider management
  • Experience with CMMS/ERP systems is an added advantage
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills
  • Strong reporting capability and good proficiency in Excel and MS Office tools
  • High attention to detail and commitment to documentation quality
  • Strong safety mindset and familiarity with HSE requirements in industrial environments
  • Willingness to travel or support site-based operations if required

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.