CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). CNOOC Uganda Limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals. Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges? Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

GIS Engineer
Location: Kampala, Uganda. Mobilized to Albert Lake, construction sites or other cities if required.

Primary function:
• To coordinate Cnooc Uganda Limited’s GIS: data gathering techniques, compilation, analysis, and distribution; Overall strategy; GIS Program management, GIS Database administration, System administration; Hardware/software upgrades; Oversight of helpdesk GIS issues; supervising GIS technicians; GIS budget and resources; Develop GIS applications & programming and performs duties as required.

Responsibilities:
• Supervises the acquisition and preparation of GIS data, to include spatial analysis, data integrity and high quality map production.
• Supervises all GIS and Automated Mapping/Facilities Management (AM/FM) activities of Cnooc Uganda Limited, to include needs assessment and support to other departments.
• Develops robust yet flexible databases for the existing and new GIS layers.
• Manages and administers GIS applications; introduces new technology and techniques
• Prepares and administers the GIS budget. (recommends)
• Supervises and evaluates the work performance of one or more GIS technicians. Provides training as needed.
• Promotes inter agency (partners) cooperation in GIS projects.
• Develops GIS strategies, policies and procedures.
• Trouble-shoots and maintains systems; maintains professional relationships with software vendors.
• Performs other work as assigned.

Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree or above in GIS or related.
• Minimum 3 year’s previous experience, including at least 3 years in Oil & Gas.

Knowledge:
• Knowledge of basic petroleum engineering.
• Knowledge to utilize ESRI’s ArcGIS software products.
• Familiarity with GPS technology, data collection, integration with GIS software
• Ability to integrate GIS into operation workflows for the oil and gas industry
• Familiarity with general PC hardware and software troubleshooting, including assistance to township PC users when necessary.