The Gulf Energy Group, the firm tasked to lead the Turkana oil extraction project, has announced a major recruitment drive for 39 positions ahead of the planned oil production project.

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In a public notice issued on Thursday, Gulf Energy said it is seeking professionals across technical, operations, finance, logistics, environmental, security, communications, and leadership roles to support the ambitious project.

According to the company, it is working towards achieving a key milestone of delivering first oil by December 1, 2026, a project it described as a national investment that will shape Kenya's future for generations.

"Gulf Energy E&P BV is an independent upstream petroleum company within the Gulf Energy Group, and we’re leading the South Lokichar Basin oil development, Kenya’s first commercial oil development and a national investment that will shape the country for generations," the notice read in part.

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"We’re driving towards a defining milestone: First Oil by December 1, 2026. Getting there demands a team that performs at the highest level. We’re building a culture where excellence is the standard, accountability is shared, and people are trusted to deliver on commitments that matter to the whole country," it added.

Vacancies advertised included senior engineering positions, production specialists, environmental advisors, and accountants.

Other fields are logistics coordinators and graduate trainee opportunities in engineering, geology, reservoir engineering, and petrophysics.

Most of the positions will be based in Turkana, where the oil fields are located , while others will be stationed in Nairobi and Mombasa or operate on a rotational basis between Nairobi and Turkana.

Among the roles advertised are Field Security Advisor, Senior Drilling Engineer, Senior Completions Engineer, Production Engineer, Human Resources Officer, Operations Superintendent, and Communications & Digital Officer.

The company is also offering several graduate opportunities targeting young professionals in electrical, mechanical, and process engineering, as well as geoscience disciplines.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke