Oil Careers – Reservoir Engineer – Uganda Refinery Holding Company (URHC)

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Job Title:       Reservoir
Engineer
Organization: Uganda
Refinery Holding Company (URHC)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Reports to:
Geoscience Manager
About US:
The Uganda Refinery
Holding Company (URHC) is a Private Limited Liability Company incorporated
under the Companies Act (2012). It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Uganda
National Oil Company (UNOC) Ltd. The purpose of the URHC is to hold, on behalf
of UNOC, interest in the refinery project planned to be developed in Kabaale,
Hoima District and its associated infrastructure. URHC has also been given the
mandate to develop, operationalize and manage the 29.57 km2 Kabaale petro-based
Industrial Park (KIP).
Job Summary:   The Reservoir Engineer will be responsible
for identifying and quantifying oil and gas reserves and developing strategies
to maximize recovery.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Liaise with geoscientists, production and petroleum engineers to
    develop subsurface dynamic reservoir models and predict production
    potential.
  • Provide reservoir engineering inputs required for the preparation of
    Field Development Plans and Reservoir Management Plans; such as predicted
    production profiles, well count, data acquisition plans etc.
  • Perform the development, maintenance and history matching of dynamic
    reservoir simulation models.
  • Support an integrated team of geoscientists, drilling and production
    engineers to monitor field performance and optimize production.
  • Assess opportunities for future infill wells, workovers, near-field
    exploration targets and enhanced oil recovery and prepare appropriate
    recommendations.
  • Monitor the acquisition of engineering data to ensure quality and
    adequacy.
  • Participate in the estimation of the petroleum resources/reserves
    including development of production and reserve booking profiles.
  • Evaluate of partners’ reservoir engineering proposals and
    participate in meetings with Partners and Authorities, when required.
  • Assist in the development of operational procedures for E&P
    operations and in ensuring that all operations are conducted according to
    approved procedures.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 
  • Master’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering, Petroleum Geoscience,
    Reservoir Engineering or any related discipline
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Engineering, Geosciences or any relevant
    degree.
  • At least five years of experience in Petroleum E&P Operations.
  • Be skilled in integrated reservoir modelling and simulation.
  • Extensive knowledge of development and production operations, Health
    & Safety standards and operational procedures.
  • Substantial experience in dynamic modelling of petroleum reservoirs,
    history matching and sensitivity analysis using Eclipse (or similar
    software).
  • Ability to work independently, but also work effectively within a
    multi-discipline team environment to develop appropriate work programmes.



How to Apply:
All candidates
should complete and sign Application Forms, download
here, together with certified copies of academic certificates should be
addressed and submitted in TRIPLICATE to the address below. Applications
delivered through courier or post office will also be received. Applications
must include a cover letter, application form and supporting documents. While
we thank you for your interest, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Any form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification.
General Manager,
Uganda Refinery
Holding Company Ltd,
Plot 15 Yusuf Lule
Road
P.O. Box
36316Kampala,
Deadline: 14th December 2018
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