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• Responsible for reviewing and advising on the approval of seismic
  and other geophysical and geological data acquisition, processing and
  interpretation programs proposed by development and production licensees.
• Contributes to the review and approval of geoscience aspects of well
  proposals, drilling program and applications for consent to drill.
• Responsible for monitoring of field operations related to acquisition
  of geoscience data including seismic, well data and any other geophysical
  and geological data to ascertain the quality thereof and to ensure
  effective and cost-efficient operations
• Responsible for monitoring the performance of development wells for
  optimal resource recovery and cost-efficient operations
• Responsible for advising on the quality, standard and format of data
  required for submission by licensees and development of the related data
  submission guidelines and forms
• Responsible for reviewing operations reports submitted by licensees
  and the preparation of independent reports on licensee field operations to
  aid in regulatory decision making
• Contributes to and advises on development and production data
  management
• Ensures compliancy by operators to the requirements of the relevant
  laws, regulations and the production sharing agreements with regard to
  submission of data, samples and other technical information
• Coordinates the preparation, documentation, review and submission of
  periodic progress reports to relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Plans and budgets for resource requirements in the business Unit and
  monitors the usage to ensure efficiency
• Manages performance of both the business unit and the staff under
  jurisdiction and implements initiatives that foster staff capacity
  building and career development
• Implements succession planning and any other staff related programs
  as introduced and approved in the organization.
• Implement any other staff related programs as introduced and
  approved in the organization.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Senior
  Operations Geoscientist job placement must hold a Master’s degree in either;
  physical sciences, engineering or Petroleum Geosciences from an
  internationally recognized University / institution.
• A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in either; physical sciences, engineering
  or Petroleum Geosciences from an internationally recognized University /
  institution.
• At least five years of relevant working experience in the upstream oil and gas industry, 3 of which
  should have been served at supervisory level in a reputable organization.
• Work experience within the upstream business covering reservoir and
  operations.
• Experience in upstream petroleum industry field operations.
• Membership to relevant professional organizations.
• Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Proven track record of outstanding performance.

• ONLY online applications will be considered.
• Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the
  required academic documents only e.g. Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level
  and O-level certificates and PLE results slip.
• Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted and
  background checks conducted before they are considered for appointment
  into the Authority.
• Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.
• All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not
  more than six months and subsequent confirmation in service will be based
  on satisfactory performance of the individual.

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