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 mandate of the PAU 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.
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda now invites applications from qualified Ugandans who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right personal attributes to occupy the following positions in the Authority’s established structure.
DIRECTORATE OF PETROLEUM REFINING, CONVERSION, TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE
PAU/PRCTS/042/600: PETROLEUM OFFICER / PIPELINE ENGINEER (01 VACANCY)
JOB SUMMARY
The Petroleum Officer / Pipeline Engineer will report to the Senior Petroleum Officer/ Pipelines and Storage. He/she will be responsible for reviewing pipeline designs and standards. He/she will be responsible for supervising the development and operation of pipelines in the country. .

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide expert technical support to issues pertinent to pipelines, treating, and processing and measurement facilities.
• Provide primary selection, sizing along with the layout of projected pipeline facilities.
• Review and advise on engineering designs and diagrams related to the pipeline.
• Define standards and procedures for the relative engineering area and contribute to software evaluations.
• Ensure an adequate standard of technical documentation and contribute to updating project standards.
• Review and advise on maps for pipelines, processing, dehydration, compression and treating facilities along with meter stations and various gas facilities.
• Evaluate process engineering and hydraulic equipment and piping systems.
• Review project scopes, AFEs, cost estimates and proposals for the projects, equipment sizing, modifications and related parameters.
• Manage specific projects as required inclusive of direct supervision for constructing activities and management of all contracts.
• Supervise project budgets along with schedules.
• Supervise repairs and, analyse mitigative actions effectiveness.
• Recommend any plant modifications or changes

Character and Competencies
• 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 good administrative and negotiation skills.
• Track record of training and mentoring others.
• Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in the field under difficult and stressful working conditions
• Proficiency in the relevant computer packages

Basic Qualifications
• An honour’s Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology obtained from an internationally recognised University or institution.

Added Advantage
• A master’s degree in Pipeline Engineering
• An internationally recognized professional qualification or Membership of an internationally recognized professional body in the relevant areas
• Good knowledge of the policies, laws, regulations and guidelines regarding petroleum refining and processing