Job Title: Senior Subsurface Geoscientist
Organization: Petroleum
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
Reports to: Manager
Subsurface
Subsurface
About US:
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) is a statutory body established
under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act
2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was
approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration,
development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion,
transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that
petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant
laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best
practice for the petroleum industry.
under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act
2013, and in line with the National Oil and Gas Policy for Uganda which was
approved in 2008. The PAU’s mandate is to monitor and regulate the exploration,
development and production, together with the refining, gas conversion,
transportation and storage of petroleum in Uganda. This includes ensuring that
petroleum operations in Uganda are carried out in accordance with the relevant
laws, regulations, guidelines, statutes and in line with international best
practice for the petroleum industry.
Job Summary: The Senior
Subsurface Geoscientist will manage the monitoring and regulation of reservoir
geoscience aspects of field development and production and cessation of
petroleum activities. The Senior Subsurface Geoscientist will lead and
supervise all geoscientists and technicians in the Subsurface Geoscience
Section
Subsurface Geoscientist will manage the monitoring and regulation of reservoir
geoscience aspects of field development and production and cessation of
petroleum activities. The Senior Subsurface Geoscientist will lead and
supervise all geoscientists and technicians in the Subsurface Geoscience
Section
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all activities within the
Subsurface Geoscience Section. - Tasked with monitoring and regulation of
reservoir development and production by licensed oil companies - In charge of processing and interpretation
of geoscience data in relation to fields under development and/or
production to aid in regulatory decision making - Responsible for the development and
continuous updating of inhouse geological reservoir models for fields
under development and/or production - Lead the review and advise on the approval
of petroleum production profiles and production forecasts as may be
submitted by licensees and advise on optimal recovery of petroleum - In charge of the evaluation of reservoir
geoscience aspects of Field Development Plans and Petroleum Reservoir
Reports - Ensure that reservoir development and
production is undertaken in accordance with approved Field Development
Plans, Petroleum Reservoir Reports and Reservoir Management Plans - Actively contribute to continuous economic
evaluation of petroleum fields under development and production - Guide the Authority on the required
software tools for the Subsurface Geoscience Section and ensure its proper
maintenance - Coordinate the preparation, documentation,
review and submission of periodic progress reports to relevant internal
and external stakeholders - The incumbent will plan and budget for
resource requirements in the business Unit and monitor the usage to ensure
efficiency - Develop and monitor a Business Unit Work
plan and develop performance agreements with all the staff under
supervision - Keenly monitor staff performance and
provide guidance and periodic feedback for performance improvement - The jobholder will assess the training and
development needs of staff under the Subsurface Geoscience Section and
recommend appropriate interventions - The incumbent will also provide coaching
and mentoring support to staff under the Subsurface Geoscience Section. - Initiate and implement activities/programs
intended to create and harness teamwork in the business Unit - Implement any other staff related programs
as introduced and approved in the organization - Create and maintain a working atmosphere
that fosters creativity and innovation in the team - Perform any other duties assigned by the
Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Petroleum
Authority of Uganda (PAU) Senior Subsurface Geoscientist job opportunity
must possess a Master’s degree in petroleum geosciences from an
internationally recognized institution. - Possession of a Bachelor’s degree (Hons)
in engineering or physical sciences from an internationally recognized
institution - At least five years’ relevant working
experience in the oil and gas industry. - Previous exposure and experience in the
use of reservoir modelling and other specialised petroleum industry
software. - Previous experience with working in a
multi-disciplinary team. - Previous exposure and experience in
reservoir modelling and resource estimation is desired - Membership to relevant professional
organizations - Innovative and with a proven high level of
integrity. - Ability to work independently and in a
team. - Good track record of outstanding
performance. - Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills. - Possess good administrative and
negotiation skills. - Track record of training and mentoring
others. - Excellent analytical skills.
- Proficiency in relevant industry computer
packages and Software
How to Apply:
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Deadline: Friday 8th September
2017 by 11:59 pm.
2017 by 11:59 pm.
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