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• In charge of the management of and all
  activities within the Operations and Surface Facilities Department,
  including initiating and budgeting for its activities.
• Manage and lead multidisciplinary teams in
  charge of monitoring and regulating the development and production aspects
  of field data acquisition, drilling & completion of wells, field
  development architecture, production process engineering and management,
  metering of production, facilities management and any other aspects of
  drilling, surface facilities and production operations.
• Lead the Operations and Surface Facilities
  Department in preparation for and participation in Operations Meetings,
  Technical Committee Meetings, Financial Technical Meetings and Advisory
  Committee Meetings with petroleum upstream licensees
• Responsible for evaluation of work
  programs and budgets for licensed oil companies related to drilling,
  compliance, surface facilities & operations to support their timely
  approval
• Manage the Operations and Surface
  Facilities Department in supporting the evaluation of Field Development
  Plans, Petroleum Reservoir Reports and any other technical proposals
  concerning drilling, surface production facilities and production
  operations, and advise on the issuance, renewal and revocation of licenses
• In charge of the evaluation and
  documentation of the quantity and quality of petroleum identified for
  production together with that produced by the licensees.
• Take part in the process of ascertaining
  the share of petroleum due to the Government
• Ensure the review of proposals regarding
  cessation of petroleum activities and decommissioning and make recommendations
  thereof
• Ensure optimal utilization of existing and
  planned upstream facilities, including utilization by third parties
• In charge of evaluating proposals for and
  recommending issuance, renewal and revocation of upstream facilities
  licences
• Responsible for updating metering
  standards, materials standards and other relevant standards for wells and
  surface facilities
• Tasked with the review, monitoring and
  regulation of the measurement of petroleum produced, processed &
  transported for resource management, operational, fiscal and other
  purposes.
• Ensure the timely evaluation of reports
  and data submitted by oil companies regarding surface facilities and
  production operations.
• The incumbent will make recommendation on
  the enforcement of the requirements in a license or any regulations and to
  protect the health and safety of workers and the public.
• Support the enforcement of safety and
  security procedures in all development and production operations
• The jobholder will also recommend and
  advise on the policies and legislation affecting petroleum operations and
  upstream facilities
• Support interface with relevant
  institutions and oil companies to ensure compliance in regards to surface
  facilities and operations
• Coordinate the preparation, documentation,
  review and submission of periodic progress reports to relevant internal
  and external stakeholders
• Plan and budget for resource requirements
  in the Operations and Facilities Department and monitor the usage to
  ensure efficiency




• Develop and monitor a Business Unit Work
  plan and develop performance agreements with all the staff under
  supervision
• Keenly monitor staff performance and
  provide guidance and periodic feedback for performance improvement
• Assess the training and development needs
  of staff under the Operations and Facilities Department and recommend
  appropriate interventions
• Provide coaching and mentoring support to
  staff under jurisdiction
• Initiate and implement activities/programs
  intended to create and harness teamwork in the business Unit
• Implement any other staff related programs
  as introduced and approved in the organization
• Create and maintain a working atmosphere
  that fosters creativity and innovation in the team
• Perform any other duties assigned by the
  Supervisor(s)

• The ideal candidate for the Petroleum
  Authority of Uganda (PAU) Manager, Operations and Surface Facilities job
  opportunity must possess a Master’s degree in petroleum engineering or
  process engineering disciplines from an internationally recognized institution.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree (Hons)
  in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or chemical engineering or related
  discipline from an internationally recognized institution.
• At least seven years’ relevant working
  experience in the oil and gas industry within the upstream business unit
  covering drilling & well testing, managing surface production
  facilities and/or production operations.
• Previous exposure and experience in
  working in a leadership role in an organization/business unit/project with
  diverse professions in the upstream oil and gas sector.
• Good knowledge of the policies, laws,
  regulations and guidelines regarding petroleum development and production
  in Uganda.
• Significant knowledge of and/or training
  in petroleum law or petroleum economics.
• Possession of a post graduate training in
  management of petroleum operations.
• Membership to relevant professional
  organizations.
• Innovative and with a proven high level of
  integrity.
• Ability to work independently and in a
  team.
• Good 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

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