Oil Careers – Senior Geophysicist Technical Evaluation – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Job Title: Senior Geophysicist Technical Evaluation
Organization: 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 Senior Geologist (Technical Evaluation) is responsible for geological data interpretation and reports to Manager Technical Evaluation. He / She works closely with Senior Geophysicist to achieve lead and prospect evaluation, resource estimation, recommending exploration and appraisal well drilling locations. He /She is responsible for review of geological well proposals prepared by oil companies.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for geological data acquisition, processing, interpretation and archiving.
- Conduct prospect evaluation and performs related risk assessments.
- Supervises Reservoir and Basin modelling.
- Actively contributes to resource assessment of the Country.
- Supervises the acquisition and quality control of geological data during acquisition.
- Keenly reviews and advises on geological well proposals submitted by operators.
- Selects exploration priority targets within licensed blocks and advises management.
- Actively participates in selection of relevant geological data to be acquired in the licensed areas.
- Coordinates relevant research in petroleum and interpretation of data.
- Evaluates geological data acquired by the companies.
- Prepares and submits monthly and quarterly reports to Manager, Technical Evaluation.
- Plans and budgets for resource requirements in the business Unit and monitors the usage to ensure efficiency
- Manages performance of both the business unit and the staff under jurisdiction and implements initiatives that foster staff capacity building and career development.
- Implements succession planning and any other staff related programs as introduced and approved in the organization.
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Senior Geophysicist Technical Evaluation job placement must hold a Master’s degree in Petroleum Geosciences or Physical Sciences from an internationally recognized University / institution.
- A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Petroleum Geosciences or Physical Sciences from an internationally recognized University / institution.
- Five years of relevant working experience in the oil and gas sector, 3 of which should have been served at Supervisory level from a reputable organization.
- Demonstrated knowledge in Geological data interpretation.
- Good knowledge of data interpretation software.
- Demonstrated working experience in an organization /project with diverse professionals that requires team work.
- An internationally recognized professional qualification or membership of an internationally recognized 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.
- Proven track record of outstanding performance.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good track record of training and mentoring others.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Proficiency in the relevant computer packages
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the link below.
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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: 15th January 2019 by 11:59 pm.
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