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Job Title:  Geologist Reservoir (Entry Level Jobs)

Organisation: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Duty Station:  Kampala, Uganda

Reference: PAU/DP/032/601

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.

Job Summary: The role of the Geologist (Reservoir) is to evaluate key aspects related to geological reservoir interpretation of fields under development and production. From sequence stratigraphy, reservoir quality, and other parameters that may affect the ability to develop and produce hydrocarbons from a reservoir. He/she will also support the regulation and monitoring of data acquisition, analysis, and recommendation of the most appropriate methods and technologies for maximizing the recovery of hydrocarbons from the reservoir. He/she reports to the Senior Geologist.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the evaluation of petroleum resources and production profiles to ensure optimal recovery of hydrocarbons and prudent petroleum reservoir management.
• Support the evaluation of oil and gas fields for purposes of quantifying oil and gas resources and reserves.
• Participate in the undertaking of internal technical subsurface studies that improve the understanding of petroleum reservoirs to aid in the monitoring and regulating of oil and gas field development strategies.
• Support the regulation and monitoring of subsurface data acquisition and interpretation for oil and gas fields to improve and optimize the field development strategies.
• Contribute to the evaluation of work programs and budgets from Licensees related to geoscience/subsurface aspects
• Undertake research and technical studies on the best technologies to improve the subsurface understanding as well as the optimal development of oil and gas fields.
• Assist in the evaluation of Field Development Plans, Reservoir Management Plans, Petroleum Reservoir Reports (and attendant models), and other technical studies from Licensees.
• Evaluate the technical software requirements of the subsurface requirements and advise on the adequacy and needs.
• Undertake any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Geology or Petroleum Geosciences from an internationally recognized university.
• At least one (1) year of experience in the oil and gas sector working in a reputable organisation.
• Software skills such as; Petrel Suites, ArcGIS, Techlog
• Analytical skills,
• Innovative
• High level of integrity
• Communication and report writing skills
• Interpersonal skills.

How to Apply:

All suitably 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: 6^th September 2023 by 11:59 pm.

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