Engineering Jobs at Petroleum Authority of Uganda and Other Companies

JOB DETAILS:

REF NO PAU/EXP/021/604

JOB SUMMARY
To support the interpretation of Petroleum Engineering data to enable assessment of Uganda’s petroleum resources in a bid to expand the resource base of the country and ensure comprehensive assessment of all discoveries.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Analyse all petroleum engineering data of all exploration projects.
• Interpret all engineering technical reports submitted by exploration licensees to ensure efficient management of petroleum resources.
• Support the monitoring and regulation of the implementation of engineering studies and well drilling for exploration companies to ensure value for money and sustainability of the country’s resource.
• Support the identification and/or development engineering related guidelines relevant for enhancement of compliance by exploration licensees to strengthen the policy, legal, and regulatory framework.
• Assess proposed new petroleum engineering technologies by exploration licensees.
• Participate in the establishment and maintenance of a high-quality petroleum engineering database to ensure efficient management of the country’s Petroleum, and other related data.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Educational Qualifications
An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Physical Sciences, Engineering, or related disciplines from an internationally recognized institution

Working Experience
A minimum of one (1) year’s relevant working experience in the Oil and Gas sector 6.3.3 Added advantage
A Master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from an internationally recognized University.
Membership to at least one relevant professional body
Character and Competencies
• Analytical and Report Writing Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Communication Skills
• Evaluative Skills
• Data Analysis Skills
• Technical Skills related to Petroleum Engineering

JOB DETAILS:

REF NO PAU/MDST/041/601

JOB SUMMARY
To monitor and regulate the development and operation of gas processing facilities to ensure that they are designed, constructed, operated, and maintained in a safe, efficient and secure manner.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Monitor and regulate all activities related to the development of gas processing facilities.
• Review the plans and engineering designs of gas processing facilities and evaluate and advise on codes and standards for the gas processing facilities.
• Support review of the country’s legislation for petroleum gas processing and the negotiation of agreements for gas processing projects.
• Review of technical and periodic progress reports submitted for gas processing facilities.
• Facilitate the development and implementation of operational guidelines and manuals for gas processing facilities.
• Support the development of the work plans, budget, and progress reports for the department.
• Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
Basic Qualifications
An Honor’s Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences from an internationally recognized institution.

Working Experience
• A minimum of 3 years’ working experience in oil and gas process facilities design, development, or operations.
• Added advantage Master’s Degree in Refinery Design and Operation or Chemical Process Design or
• Chemical Process Engineering from an internationally recognized University/Institution.

Character and Competencies
• Report Writing Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Stakeholder Management Skills
• Conceptual and Analytical Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Attention to detail
• Technical Skills related to Gas Utilization

JOB DETAILS:

Job Description
• To coordinate all activities related to Tilenga Industrial Area.
• To ensure technical support to Tilenga Project team as well as coordination with various Package Engineers as required.
• Assist the Package Manager with the coordination of the Industrial Area detail design within EPC Contractor premises.
• Prepare and coordinate ad-hoc studies that may be required for the development of the CPF in parallel of the Enabling Infrastructure, Drilling and offsite activities.
• Assist the Package Manager with the preparation of the detail design periodic reports and liaise with Enabling Infrastructure, Offsites, Drilling Package Managers to ensure that detail design reporting is consistently reflected in the overall Company report(s)
• On request, assist Package Managers with the preparation, evaluation and award of specific "call for tenders" for ad-hoc studies and/or Purchase Orders.

Candidate profile
Qualifications & Experience
• Engineering degree.
• Minimum 9 years oil & gas experience with significant relevant multi-discipline engineering experience in EP industry is required to provide the necessary overview of the business, with experience in planning or project engineering.
• Strong technical, analytical, innovative and commercial skills. A good experience in planning, budgeting and managing interfaces. Thorough understanding of the risks and the technical/commercial issues associated with the development of oil and gas projects.
• Conversant with International, group engineering standards, as well as HSE standards.
• Good communication skills and an aptitude for taking initiatives are essential, as is the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to manage the relationship with key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of result deliveries in challenging project environments.

JOB DETAILS:

Job Description
• Provide support and expertise and contribution to the progress of the detailed design and procurement engineering.
• To participate to the Project HAZOP/SPOT and PTR and other audits and technical reviews, including coordination of Project answers and final resolution.
• To ensure proper reporting for his/her area and to highlight critical issues to the Offsites & Drilling Interfaces Package Manager. To contribute to improving the project lessons learnt and personnel skills.
• To contribute to the advancement of working methods and tools within his speciality.
• Organize and participate in internal and with Contractor technical meetings, challenge the EPSCC Contractor, monitor and promote value engineering to contribute to cost saving. Promote alternatives design to optimize works and schedule.
• Prepare weekly and monthly activity reports for his/her area in coordination with offsites and Drilling Interfaces Package Manager
• Identify and evaluate changes to basis for design, as early as possible, anticipate problems in his/her area.
• Promote local content initiatives together with the National Content team and Offsites & Drilling Interfaces Package Manager.
• Work closely, as required, with the Facilities Engineering Manager and lead DCC to ensure that the engineering deliverables, in particular the Class 1 from the EPSCC Contractor are reviewed and commented within the contractual timeframe.
• Work closely with the disciplines lead to ensure adequate follow-up of procurement and later coordination of equipment and material integration in the facilities.
• Organize the monitoring of the inspection plans for the equipment and material supplied for his/her area and ensure follow-up until such equipment and material can be released and incorporated to the Plant on site.
• Make sure with the Contractor that all necessary certifications for the installations means to be used for the installation of the line pipe, cable and platform on the lake are issued in due time.
• Organize installation procedures detailed risk assessment sessions with the contractor and ensure later that mitigation measures are in place and followed. Obtain support from the relevant head quarter disciplines to validate such procedure.
• Work closely with the construction team to coordinate his/her area’s activities during construction and ensure transverse management of site activities with the support of the relevant construction teams while offshore activities will take place.
• Organize regular visit on site for progress review and coordination purpose with Company construction teams and Contractor project teams on site during the construction preparation phase.
• Manage the planning of the well pad with the support of the planning team –implement it on a daily basis during construction.
• Participate to the budget preparation and provide input to the project LOP for the part related to his/her area.

Candidate profile
Qualifications and Experience:
• Engineering degree.
• Minimum 9 years oil & gas experience with significant relevant multi-discipline engineering experience in EP industry is required to provide the necessary overview of the business, with experience in planning or project engineering.
• Strong technical, analytical, innovative and commercial skills. A good experience in planning, budgeting and managing interfaces. Thorough understanding of the risks and the technical/commercial issues associated with the development of oil and gas projects.
• Some experience of construction onshore and preferably offshore with a good understanding of the construction constraints and implications for the project development. Capacity to manage activities on a construction site is a must.
• Conversant with International, group engineering standards, as well as HSE standards. Ability to understand the specific risk induced by offshore installation activities.
• Good communication skills and an aptitude for taking initiatives are essential, as is the ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams. Ability to manage the relationship with key stakeholders.
• Proven track record of result deliveries in challenging project environments