Petroleum Authority of Uganda Geologist - Operations and Compliance - Jobs in Uganda
Petroleum Authority of Uganda Geologist - Operations and Compliance - Jobs in Uganda
BackgroundThe 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 Title
Geologist (Operations and Compliance)
Job Summary
The Geologist (Operations and compliance) will be responsible for monitoring petroleum operations in the field and in office especially geological data acquisition including well data and ensure that the data is submitted to the Authority.
He / She will participate in reviewing geological well proposals submitted by oil companies.
He/ She will supervise well logging and coring operations
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Monitor petroleum operations undertaken by oil companies
Supervise the acquisition and quality control of geological data;
Review and advise on geological well proposals submitted by operators
Participate in selection of relevant geological data to be acquired in the
licensed areas.
Undertake relevant research in geological data processing and interpretation;
Responsible for geological data acquisition and processing
Ensures that all geological data approved at ACM is acquired by the companies;
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Basic Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Petroleum Geoscience or Geology from an internationally recognized institution
Experience
A minimum of 3 years’ relevant working experience in the oil and
gas sector, in
a busy and well-organized institution
Good knowledge of the oil and gas policies, laws, regulations and guidelines
regarding petroleum exploration in Uganda.
Proven supervisory skills in the field as well as in an office-based environment
Added advantage
A Maters’ degree in Petroleum Geoscience from an internationally recognized University.
An internationally recognized professional qualification or membership of an
internationally recognized professional body in the areas of oil and gas.
Character & Competencies
Innovative and with a proven high level of integrity.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent analytical skills.
Proficiency in the relevant computer packages
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 Geologist - Operations and Compliance - Jobs in Uganda
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