Petroleum Authority of Uganda Data Management Officer (Geophysics) - Jobs in Uganda

Petroleum Authority of Uganda Data Management Officer (Geophysics) - Jobs in Uganda

Background

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 mandate of the PAU 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.

The Petroleum Authority of Uganda now invites applications from qualified Ugandans who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right
personal attributes to occupy the following positions in the Authority’s established structure.

Job Summary

The Data Management Officer (Geophysical Data) will be responsible to and report to the Senior Data Management Officer (E&P).

The incumbent will be responsible for managing geophysical data in accordance with PAU Data Management Policy as part of the team supporting the PAU’s’ data management mandate.

He /She will also provide application support for the Geophysical and Geological (G&G)
interpretation and mapping systems used by technical teams in the Authority.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of geophysical data

Responsible for receipt of geophysical field data submitted by licensees, spec survey companies or PAU field teams and QC for content, data format,
readability among others prior to archival/storage, cataloguing and maintenance

Responsible for electronic geophysical data QC., upload onto the server/database and data maintenance

Responsible for transcription of seismic data from obsolete media to acceptable media types

Participate in the data dissemination process to stakeholders by ensuring timely response to data requests, quality control, speedy packaging and
pricing of the data.

Participate in the review and development of relevant policies, legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines pertaining to the management of petroleum data.

Provide support, advice & guidance on G& G application usage and maintenance

Set up and manage user accounts and permissions on the workstations

Load seismic and potential field data on the workstation

Provide user mentoring in application usage, data loading and workflows.

Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills and Attributes

Basic Academic Qualifications

An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Geoscience, physical

sciences, from
an internationally recognized institution.

Experience

At least three (3) years of relevant professional work experience in the oil and gas
industry.

Added Advantage

A Master’s Degree in Petroleum Geophysics, Petroleum Geoscience, Petroleum Data Management or related discipline from an internationally
recognized institution

Membership to relevant professional organizations.

Competencies and Character

Demonstrated knowledge of seismic data types and loading, and project creation within G&G applications (Petrel, Geographix, etc).

Knowledge of project backup, archival and restoration procedures in the main G&G applications.

Understanding of data and workflows within the G&G application suite and between 3rd party applications.

Working knowledge of well data types and well data loading to workstation

Must be self-motivated and interested in working in a busy and dynamic
environment where quality, attention to detail, customer service, are essential values.

Proven high level of integrity.

Innovative

Ability to work independently and in a team.

Must have strong organizational skills and be very flexible.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Excellent analytical skills.

Proven track record of outstanding performance

Proficiency in relevant industry computer packages and software

How to Apply:

PAU will only consider online applications submitted through her website.

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 18th March 2019

Only online applications will be considered.

Applications submitted by e-mail will not be accepted

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

Please forward any enquires regarding this advert to recruitment@pau.go.ug or call
telephone number 0414231924.

PAU is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any money to any applicant for employment in its Service

For more information and job application details, see; Petroleum Authority of Uganda Data Management Officer (Geophysics) - Jobs in Uganda

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