Oil & Gas Careers – Exploration Geophysicist – Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC)
Job Title: Exploration Geophysicist
Organization: Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Geologist Specialist
About US:
The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) was established under Section 42 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act 2013 and incorporated under the Company’s Act 2012. It is a limited liability company wholly owned by the Government of Uganda. The overall function of UNOC is; “To handle the State’s Commercial interests in the Oil and Gas industry.”
Job Summary: The Exploration Geophysicist will be responsible for identifying and evaluating potential oil and gas deposits, using geophysical techniques.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participate in geophysical data acquisition, processing and analysis to generate hydrocarbon plays, prospects and leads.
- Participate in evaluating and ranking the resources, risks and uncertainties of the prospects to be drilled and suggest exploration and development programs.
- Assist in planning exploration wells.
- Interpret geoscience data and develop subsurface reservoir models to determine structural geometry and define drilling targets.
- Participate in the estimation and classification of the petroleum resources/Reserves.
- Evaluate Partners’ technical proposals and participate in meetings with Partners and Authorities, when required.
- Participate in the quality control, storage and management of geophysical data that relate to exploration areas.
- Participate in the preparation of applications for petroleum exploration licenses, and evaluation of geophysical work programs and other technical proposals.
- Assist in the development of operational procedures for E&P operations and in ensuring that all operations are conducted according to approved procedures.
- Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) Exploration Geophysicist job placement must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Petroleum Geosciences or any relevant degree.
- Master’s Degree in Petroleum Geophysics or Petroleum Geoscience or any other relevant master’s degree will be an added advantage.
- At least three years of experience in Oil and Gas Industry.
- Be skilled in integrated reservoir modelling. Have knowledge of Exploration and development operations, Health & Safety standards and operational procedures.
- Hands-on experience in geological analysis and integration software suites
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send a completed and signed applications form, download here, together with certified copies of academic certificates addressed and submitted in TRIPLICATE to the address below. The applications should be delivered through registered mail and courier will also be received. Applications must include a cover letter, application form and supporting documents.
Address to:
Chief Executive Officer,
Uganda National Oil Company Ltd,
Plot 15, Yusuf Lule Road,
P.O. Box 36316, Kampala, Uganda.
Deadline: 22nd March 2019 by 5:00pm
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