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ACIDRI VINCENT

Kampala

Summary

Experienced Operations Manager with over 10 years of expertise in the oil and gas industry. Demonstrated success in effectively managing people, processes, and systems. Skilled in HSE implementation and people development, as well as integrated management systems and ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 45001:2018, ISO 14001:2015). In-depth knowledge of quality policies, laws, and regulations related to petroleum products and other goods. Proven track record as a team player and high performer, consistently surpassing goals and ensuring customer satisfaction. Adept troubleshooter with the ability to resolve complex issues and provide valuable insights to support effective decision-making for achieving objectives and goals. Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 10 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities to enhance business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Possesses a solid understanding of industry trends, excellent communication skills, and a talent for identifying areas in need of improvement and implementing strategic changes.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Depot Operations Manager

TotalEnergies Uganda Limited
03.2021 - 12.2024
  • Charged with the responsibility of overseeing operations in 3 active fuel depots, 1 Gas plant, 1 Lubricants warehouse, 2 Hospitality depots and over 25 consignment sites across the country
  • Provide leadership to a team of 160 staff including 3 managers, 3 Engineers, 7 Supervisors and contracted personnel in the section
  • Supervise and appraise staff to enhance productivity
  • Coordinates monthly stock take across all the facilities (Depots and sites)
  • Ensure daily stock reconciliations are done and reports filed
  • Plan for purchase of new equipment and consumables for the section
  • Follows upon all purchases including customs clearances
  • Participate in planning the construction of new storage facilities
  • Plan for warehousing and storage of petroleum products in the Depots and warehouses
  • Contribute to the optimization of the storage function in the operational centres
  • Ensure Depots and facilities are operated within allowable gain and loss thresholds
  • Monthly update the Company gain and loss performance in Power Apps
  • Quarterly participation in the Zonal gain and loss forum for ACE affiliates
  • Coordinate the implementation of MAESTRO LOG expectations in the Depot operations
  • Perform the role of the affiliate metrologist
  • Oversee the implementation of JIG & IATA standards in the Aviation Depot (EJAF)
  • Carry out periodic verification and inspection of metrological equipment
  • Planning and monitoring the operations of the Quality laboratory at the 8th street depot
  • Contribute to the preparation of sections reports and/or statistics concerning Depots and executes related management communication
  • Plan maintenance of equipment in all operational Depots
  • A member of the crisis management committee of the company
  • Contribute to control of Depot operational expenses

Achievements:

  • Improved Depots Maturity Index from 3.8 to 4.4 out of 5
  • Improved Maestro log performance by 20% from 2020 audit Vs 2023 audit
  • Reduced operational losses to below 0.1 % in the last 3 years
  • Improved KPI5 MX performance from 92% in 2021 to 99.9% in 2024
  • Acquired new Master Equipment for Metrology
  • Timely payment of contractors after delivery of services
  • Trained all the Depot managers on the Mandatory trainings (HCL1, HCL2, & HCL3)
  • Calibrated all tanks due for calibration after 10 years' service
  • Converted a 2000 cubic meters tank from PMS to AGO Storage
  • Carried out API 653 integrity inspection of 4 storage tanks
  • Painted 5 Storage tanks to maintain their integrity and outlook
  • Installed New fall-back arrestors to replace faulty arrestors
  • Conducted Technological Risk assessment for One depot
  • Findings closure rate at 85%
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Directed initiatives to improve work environment, company culture or overall business strategy.

Depots Manager - Fuels and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Depot

TotalEnergies Uganda Limited
06.2018 - 02.2021
  • Charged with managing the integrity of all the assets in the depot and ensure good care and maintenance
  • Verifying the Dips of all tanks daily against Closing Physical Stocks, Receipts, and Issues in respect of Depot Losses or Gains
  • Monitoring Quality, Safety and Environment in the depot; reporting all incidents, accidents and near misses on site
  • Liaising with the Sales department for timely execution of orders
  • Monitoring the condition of transit and Local delivery trucks through safe to load/offload checks
  • Monitoring the depot and clerical operations according to Depot Operations Procedures and Work Instructions and generating Bulk reports
  • Managing the human resources in the White product depot, LPG plant and Stock Consignment customers in Eastern Uganda; Issuing of Work Permits for all non-routine works
  • Ensuring that all relevant stock documents filed at the depots and copies sent to Stock officer
  • Ensure consignment sites have sufficient good quality stock all the time
  • Monitoring LPG and consumers with stock consignment operations around Jinja
  • Monitor losses in all consignment sites and advise on the way to reduce them
  • Coordinating the sampling of all trucks delivering product to the depot to ensure good quality product is receipted as well as coordinating the monthly testing and sampling of all the main product storage tanks in the depot
  • Achievements: Successfully overhauled 8 product storage tanks after 10 years of service
  • Oversaw the automation of the fire firefighting system at LPG plant
  • Controlled depot losses to allowable limits
  • Achieved timely Revalidation of LPG cylinders
  • Supervised construction of 3 new storage tanks
  • Trained subordinates to manage depot affairs in my absence
  • Maintained High Product Quality in the depot
  • Experienced Zero accidents and fatality in Depot due to High level of Safety awareness in the depots
  • Passed Maestro Audit with zero P.1

Yard Supervisor

TotalEnergies Uganda Limited
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Followed up on maintenance schedules of equipment's (Generators, pumps, pipe line, gate valves, flow meters, compressors etc.) and kept all the machines running
  • Hired and trained staff to develop and achieve all work objectives and evaluate performance on a regular basis
  • Coordinated with other departments and investigate accidents and identify root cause of damage
  • Administered all work yard operations and ensure compliance to safety policies
  • Reported breakdowns for timely repairs
  • Carried out monthly inspections of the inventory
  • Prepared daily/monthly activity reports as required by management
  • Implemented the company HSEQ Policy in the depot
  • Generated work permits for maintenance works and new installations

Depot Operative

TotalEnergies Uganda Limited
11.2010 - 01.2016
  • Worked as a Fork lift operator and mechanic
  • Charged with reporting all breakdowns in the depot yard
  • Attended to breakdowns in the depot yard
  • Observed ISO Standards in product handling
  • Dispatched Lubricants to client sites
  • Secretary for Depot operations safety committee
  • Senior First aider in the depot
  • Managed Bond gate operations
  • Supervisor for Warehouse operations
  • Spearhead periodic inspection/maintenance of firefighting equipment for validity and functionality

Machine Operator

Mukwano Industries Limited
07.2010 - 10.2010
  • Mixed materials for production of buckets and bucket lids
  • Ensured timely supply materials (HDPE, LDPE&DYE) to ensure continuous production process
  • Ensured quality molded products
  • Assisted in the installation, maintenance, and repair of machinery
  • Performed periodic checks on equipment and solve problems as detected
  • Monitored production processes
  • Participated in preventive maintenance repairs in the production room
  • Reported break downs for immediate action

Industrial Training

Ministry of Works & Transport Central Mechanical Workshop
06.2009 - 09.2009
  • Did general service on Ministry vehicles and staff vehicles
  • Did repairs and overhauls on duty vehicles
  • Participated in diagnosing electrical faults in vehicles and carried out the respective repairs
  • Participated in inspection of Government vehicles for public functions
  • Participated in the production of steel water storage tanks
  • Did crank shaft regrinding Engine cylinder re-boring during overhauls
  • Did welding and Fabrication

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Kyambogo University
Uganda
01.2016

Diploma - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Uganda Technical College - Lira
Uganda
01.2010

Uganda Advanced certificate -

St. Joseph's College Ombaci
Uganda
01.2006

Uganda Certificate -

St. Charles Lwanga College- Koboko
Uganda
01.2004

Skills

  • Hydrocarbon Depot Designs & Construction
  • Asset Integrity Management
  • API Construction Standards for Depots & Terminals
  • Supply and Logistics management
  • HSE Implementation & Supervision
  • Trainer of Trainees ISO certification
  • Workplace Safety Management
  • Stock Management Skills (Fuels, LPG, JET A-1, Lubes)
  • Skills in preparation of BOQs and evaluation of bids
  • SAP Skills
  • Firefighting techniques
  • Computer literate (MS Office in word, excel, power point, and internet)
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Quality assurance controls
  • Customer relationship management (CRM)
  • Team building/leadership

E Learning Courses Attended

  • VISA for electricity, 2024
  • Prevention of Psychosocial Risks, 2024
  • Prevention of Psychosocial Risks at Work Total Uganda Ltd, 2020
  • Intergenerational Management, 2022
  • Intercultural management, 2022
  • Manager Coach - Total Uganda Ltd, 2020
  • TOTAL LEAN - Total Uganda Ltd, 2020
  • Customer Expectations - Total Uganda Ltd, 2020
  • Human Rights at Work - Total Uganda Ltd, 2020
  • Fraud Awareness - Total Uganda Ltd, 2016
  • The Golden Rules - Total Uganda Ltd, 2016
  • Competition Law - Total Uganda Ltd, 2015
  • Preventing Corruption 1 & 2 - Total Uganda Ltd, 2015
  • Business Ethics - Total Uganda Ltd, 2015
  • Economic Sanctions and Export Control, 2021
  • Intercultural Management, 2021

Professional Training And Certification

  • Hydrocarbon Liquids HCL 2 Training, 2023
  • Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Training of Trainers (TOT) course, 2021
  • Mass Balance (HCL 3) - Rades Training Center by Campus- TUNIS, 2019; Refresher in 2023
  • Scaffolding Inspection, Erection and Dismantling Training - SGS Egypt Ltd, 2018
  • LOTO & ISOLATION TRAINING, 2021
  • Work at Height Awareness Training - SGS Egypt Ltd, 2018
  • Hydrocarbons Management Level 1 (HCL 1) - Rades Training Center by Campus-TUNIS, 2017; Refresher 2023
  • Work Site Safety - TOTAL Uganda Ltd, 2017 & 2021
  • Sustainable Mobility - International French Petroleum School (IFP), 2016
  • Long Service Award - Total Uganda Ltd, 2015
  • MOOC OIL & GAS - International French Petroleum School (IFP), 2015
  • Forklift safety, Operations & Maintenance - MANTRAC, 2015
  • First Aid Level One - St. John Ambulance, 2013
  • Basics of LPG & Fire Fighting - Total Uganda Ltd, 2012
  • Product Knowledge - Total Uganda Ltd, 2012
  • Hazard Identification - Total Uganda Ltd, 2012
  • Driving School Driving - Afeku Yuda, 2011
  • Computer Training - UTC-Lira, 2010
  • Central Workshop Industrial Training - Ministry of Works & Transport, 2009

Timeline

Depot Operations Manager

TotalEnergies Uganda Limited
03.2021 - 12.2024

Depots Manager - Fuels and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Depot

TotalEnergies Uganda Limited
06.2018 - 02.2021

Yard Supervisor

TotalEnergies Uganda Limited
01.2016 - 01.2018

Depot Operative

TotalEnergies Uganda Limited
11.2010 - 01.2016

Machine Operator

Mukwano Industries Limited
07.2010 - 10.2010

Industrial Training

Ministry of Works & Transport Central Mechanical Workshop
06.2009 - 09.2009

Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Kyambogo University

Diploma - Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering

Uganda Technical College - Lira

Uganda Advanced certificate -

St. Joseph's College Ombaci

Uganda Certificate -

St. Charles Lwanga College- Koboko
ACIDRI VINCENT