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• 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

• 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

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