Oil & Gas Careers – Senior Geologist – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
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 will be responsible for evaluating and validating reservoir models, development and reservoir management plans and estimation of resource volumes. He/she will lead the subsurface evaluation of fields in the development and production phase. He/she will report to the Manager Subsurface.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and participate in the validation and interpretation of geological development and production related data
- Coordinate and participate in the development, review and update of geological models to optimize development and maximize production.
- Coordinate and participate in the estimation, classification and documentation of resources under development and production
- Coordinate and participate in the development and review of workflows, procedures, guidelines and reservoir management plans for development and production activities
- Participate in measurement of produced petroleum
- Participate in the management of resources and production data
- Coordinate and participate in the evaluation of field upside potential and improved recovery mechanisms
- Coordinate and participate in the evaluation and review of field development and production programs, plans, consents, applications, permits and production forecasts submitted by licensees.
- Develop Performance Agreements and monitor performance to provide guidance to staff
- Assess the training and development needs of staff in the Department and recommend appropriate interventions
- Initiate and implement activities/programs intended to create and harness teamwork in the Business Unit
- Create and maintain a working atmosphere that fosters creativity and innovation in the team
- 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 Geologist job placement must hold a Master’s degree in Petroleum Geosciences from an internationally recognized institution.
- Bachelor’s degree (Honours) in Geology or Physical Sciences from an internationally recognized institution.
- At least five years of relevant working experience in the oil and gas industry.
- Demonstrated experience in working in a team in an organization/business unit/project with diverse profession.
- Experience in development and production geology, of which consideration should be in integrated field development planning and reservoir modelling and monitoring.
- Minimum requirements: reservoir characterization; reservoir modelling; petroleum volumetric analysis and resource classification, structural geology; seismic interpretation.
- Membership to relevant professional organizations.
- Innovative and with proven high level of integrity
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Ability to interpret and analyse instrumentation diagrams
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in using of relevant software.
- Excellent analytical/critical thinking skills
- Proven record of outstanding performance
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the link below.
Click Here (Register) -> Proceed to Application
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: 18th March 2019 by 11:59 pm.
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