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.
PAU/DP/031/605
2 Operations Geophysicists .

JOB SUMMARY
The Geophysicist will support the monitoring and regulation of geophysical data planning and acquisition, and processing and support the interpretation. He/she will report to the Senior Operations Geoscientist.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Participate in monitoring and regulating petroleum development and production activities related geophysical surveys.
• Advise on and monitor the planning, acquisition and interpretation of geophysical data.
• Participate in reviewing petroleum development and production programs, plans, consents, applications, permits and production forecasts submitted by licensees before approval.
• Participate in the review of reservoir management programs.
• Responsible for evaluating results from geophysical surveys and geotechnical investigations.
• Participate in the evaluation, review and interpretation of well proposals and drilling programs in the development and production phase
• Responsible for identifying key uncertainties in evaluating geophysical data and recommend alternative possibilities for mitigate.
• Contribute in identifying possible actions to ensure maximum efficiency in the development plan.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in physical sciences with a bias in Physics from an internationally recognized University / institution.

Experience
Three (3) years working experience in a similar discipline in petroleum operations.

Added Advantage
• Master’s degree in petroleum geophysics or petroleum geosciences from an internationally recognized institution.
• Membership to relevant professional organization.

Character and Competencies
• Innovative and 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.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Proficiency in relevant industry computer packages and software.