Job Title: Senior
Subsurface Engineer
Subsurface Engineer
Organization: Petroleum
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
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.
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.
Job Summary: The Senior Subsurface Engineer oversees the
monitoring and regulation of Subsurface Engineering aspects related to field
development and production and cessation of petroleum activities. He/she
reports to the Subsurface Manager. The Senior Subsurface Engineer leads and
supervises all Engineers and technicians in the Subsurface Engineering Section.
monitoring and regulation of Subsurface Engineering aspects related to field
development and production and cessation of petroleum activities. He/she
reports to the Subsurface Manager. The Senior Subsurface Engineer leads and
supervises all Engineers and technicians in the Subsurface Engineering Section.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all activities within the Subsurface Engineering
Section. - Responsible for the development and updating of inhouse dynamic
models for fields under development and/or production - Coordinates the evaluation of reservoir engineering aspects of Field
Development Plans and Petroleum Reservoir Reports - Responsible for ascertaining the quantity of petroleum produced by
the licensees - Responsible for in house development and analysis of field
development concepts to aid in regulatory decision making. - Steers the review and advises on the approval of technical proposals
by licensees for recovery of petroleum - Responsible for evaluation of production data to document and report
on the quantity of petroleum produced by the licensees - Guides the Authority on the required software tools for the
Subsurface Engineering Section and ensures its proper maintenance - 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. - Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Senior
Subsurface Engineer job placement must hold a Master’s degree in either;
Engineering, Physical Sciences, Petroleum Geosciences or Petroleum
Geophysics from an internationally recognized University / institution. - A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in either; Engineering, Physical Sciences, Petroleum
Geosciences or Petroleum Geophysics from an internationally recognized
university / institution. - At least five years of relevant working experience in the oil and
gas industry, 3 of which should have been served at supervisory level in a
reputable organization. - Working experience within the upstream business covering reservoir, production
engineering. - Demonstrated experience working in a team in an
organization/business unit/project with diverse professions. - Good knowledge of the policies, laws, regulations and guidelines
regarding petroleum development and production in Uganda. - 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.
- 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:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking
on the link below.
qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking
on the link below.
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NOTE:
- 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.
Deadline: 15th January 2019 by 11:59 pm.
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