Senior Petroleum Officer / Pipelines and Storage Job Careers – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Job Title: Senior Petroleum Officer / Pipelines and Storage
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 Petroleum Officer / Pipelines and Storage will report to Manager Pipeline and Storage. He / she will be responsible for supervising the development and operation of pipelines and other transmission modes for petroleum pipelines and storage facilities in the country.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for all activities within the petroleum pipeline and storage facilities section
- Lead the review and advise on the approval of the engineering designs during development of pipelines and storage facilities.
- Responsible for coordinating the review and advise on standards and codes during development and operations of petroleum pipelines and storage facilities.
- Responsible for monitoring and regulating petroleum pipelines and storage facilities activities and reporting compliance of the licensee with relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and contracts in Uganda
- Monitoring the administration of agreement and contracts related to the pipeline and storage facilities in the country.
- Ensuring and facilitating competition, access and utilization of facilities by third parties in pipeline and storage infrastructure
- Contribute in reviewing the agreements and contracts on development of petroleum pipelines and storage facilities and advise management.
- Advise the Authority on the required software tools for the Section and ensure its proper maintenance
- Coordinate the preparation, documentation, review and submission of periodic progress reports to relevant internal and external stakeholders
- Plan and budget for resource requirements for the section and monitor the usage to ensure efficiency
- Assess the training and development needs of staff under supervision and recommend appropriate interventions
- Provide coaching and mentoring support to staff under supervision.
- Coordinate the compilation of quarterly and annual reports for the section
- 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 Petroleum Officer / Pipelines and Storage job placement must hold a Master’s degree in Pipeline Engineering from an international recognized institution.
- A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in engineering or technology from recognized University/Institution.
- At least five years working experience in oil and gas industry.
- Demonstrated experience in working in a multi-disciplinary team with diverse profession within the oil and gas sector
- An internationally recognized professional qualification or membership with an internationally recognized professional body
- Knowledge of the design, construction and operation of the pipelines and storage tanks
- The person needs to be an excellent communicator and should have the excellent communication and management skills.
- Good knowledge of the policies, laws, regulations and guidelines regarding petroleum pipeline and storage.
- 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.
- Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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: 18th March 2019 by 11:59 pm.
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