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• Responsible for archiving core samples,
  rock cuttings and oil samples submitted by oil companies
• Tasked with the maintenance of the core
  store and Laboratory section.
• Supervise sampling and analysis of samples
  by oil companies.
• Supervise the analysis by oil companies of
  oil and rock cuttings from wells
• Ensure that all the samples received from
  oil companies are analysed.
• Responsible for evaluating geochemistry
  data and recommending further work programmes
• Contribute to basin analysis and resource
  assessment of the different sedimentary basins in the country
• Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly
  reports to Manager, Technical Evaluation
• The incumbent will also plan and budget
  for resource requirements and monitor the usage to ensure efficiency
• Develop and monitor a Work plan and
  performance agreements with all the staff under supervision
• Keenly monitor staff performance and
  provide guidance and periodic feedback for performance improvement
• The jobholder will assess the training and
  development needs of staff under supervision and recommend appropriate
  interventions
• Provide coaching and mentoring support to
  staff under jurisdiction
• Initiate and implement activities/programs
  intended to create and harness teamwork
• 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

• The ideal candidate for the Petroleum
  Authority of Uganda (PAU) Senior Geochemist job opportunity must possess a
  Master’s degree in petroleum geochemistry, palynology or biostratigraphy
  from an internationally recognized University.
• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree (Hons)
  physical sciences or related discipline from an internationally recognized
  institution
• At least five years’ working experience in
  the oil and gas sector, in a busy and well-organized institution.
• Extensive knowledge in Geochemical data
  interpretation.
• Broad working knowledge of data
  interpretation software.
• Previous exposure and working experience
  in an organization /project with diverse professionals that requires team
  work.
• Strong background in laboratory analysis
  techniques, basin modelling and petroleum systems analysis
• Previous experience in operating and
  maintaining geochemical equipment and software.
• Ability to assimilate, develop and apply
  geochemistry concepts to explore for petroleum
• Possession of an internationally
  recognised professional qualification or membership of an internationally
  recognised professional body in the areas of oil and gas is desired
• 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.
• Track record of training and mentoring
  others.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in the relevant computer
  packages.

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