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/041/601: PETROLEUM OFFICER GAS PROCESSING AND UTILISATION (02 VACANCIES)
JOB SUMMARY
The Petroleum Officer/Gas Processing and Utilization will report to the Senior Petroleum Officer Refining Gas conversion. He/she will be responsible for supervising the development and operation of gas processing and utilization facilities in the country .

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Review the engineering designs during the development of gas processing and utilization facilities and advise management.
• Plan the gas processing and utilisation procedure to ensure the maximum output
• Review the agreements and contracts on gas processing and conversion facilities and advise management.
• Review and advise on standards and codes during the development of gas processing and utilization facilities.
• Ensure the smoothness of all processes related to gas processing and utilisation in the country.
• Supervise the maintenance and repair works in the gas processing and utilisation facilities in the country.
• Record all the quality test results, analyse and present them before management
• Regularly monitor the processing facilities and machinery to ensure quality.
• Work as a trouble shooter in the times of emergency or technical snags in the gas processing and utilisation facilities.
• Supervise the layout of the gas processing and utilisation facilities properly by keeping all the factors in mind.
• Monitor and supervise gas processing and utilisation project budgets along with schedules.
• Recommend any gas processing and utilisation facility modifications or changes.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time

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 excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Basic Qualifications
• An honour’s bachelor’s degree in engineering or technology from an internationally recognized University/Institution.

Added Advantage
• Master’s Degree in Chemical or Refinery Engineering from an internationally recognised University/Institution.
• An internationally recognized professional qualification or membership with an internationally recognized professional body.
• Good knowledge of the policies, laws, regulations and guidelines regarding petroleum conversion and processing