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Job Title:  Environment Officer – Engineering   

Organisation: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Duty Station:  Kampala, 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.

Job Summary:   The role is responsible for supporting the integration of appropriate engineering and technological solutions to mitigate environmental impacts

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise on policies, regulations, standards, strategies, guidelines and plans regarding technology required to meet the challenges of environment degradation and/or pollution, including cross-cutting issues such as climate change in oil and gas, energy, and mineral development projects.
• Participate in a review of technical reports to ensure that the proposed technology meets the challenges of environmental degradation and/or pollution
• Advise on pollution control and waste management strategies and plans for the Oil and Gas Sector.
• Inspect and monitor field operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines.
• Create awareness/ promotion of technology required to meet the requirements of degradation and/or pollution in the Sector.
• Participate in the preparation, implementation and/or review of Environment Assessments and Risk Assessments.
• Undertake periodic site Audits and follow-up on identified environmental issues
• Participate in inspection of facilities, machinery, and equipment to facilitate relevant certification and compliance with environmental regulatory requirements, including, standards and guidelines
• Implement the roles of the PAU as the Competent National Authority for the implementation of the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP).
• Any other duties as shall be assigned from time to time.

 




Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Technology or any related engineering disciplines from an internationally recognized institution

Added advantage:

Required experience:

• Three (3) years of relevant working experience.

Skills and Competencies

• Analytical skills
• Teamwork and Interpersonal skills
• Innovative with high level of integrity
• Communication and report writing skills

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the link below.

Click Here (Register) -> Proceed to Application

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: 9th March 2025

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