Oil Jobs – Data Management Officer (Geophysics) – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)

Organization: Petroleum
Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
About US:
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
PAU’s mandate 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.
Job Summary: The
Data Management Officer (Geophysical Data) will be responsible to and report to
the Senior Data Management Officer (E&P). The incumbent will be responsible
for managing geophysical data in accordance with PAU Data Management Policy as
part of the team supporting the PAU’s’ data management mandate. He /She will
also provide application support for the Geophysical and Geological (G&G)
interpretation and mapping systems used by technical teams in the Authority.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
  • Responsible for the management of geophysical data
  • Responsible for receipt of geophysical field data submitted by
    licensees, spec survey companies or PAU field teams and QC for content,
    data format, readability among others prior to archival/storage,
    cataloguing and maintenance
  • Responsible for electronic geophysical data QC., upload onto the
    server/database and data maintenance
  • Responsible for transcription of seismic data from obsolete media to
    acceptable media types
  • Participate in the data dissemination process to stakeholders by
    ensuring timely response to data requests, quality control, speedy packaging
    and pricing of the data.
  • Participate in the review and development of relevant policies,
    legislation, standards, regulations and guidelines pertaining to the
    management of petroleum data.
  • Provide support, advice & guidance on G& G application usage
    and maintenance
  • Set up and manage user accounts and permissions on the workstations
  • Load seismic and potential field data on the workstation
  • Provide user mentoring in application usage, data loading and
    workflows.
  • Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.



Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
  • The applicant for the Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU) Data
    Management Officer (Geophysics) job placement must hold an Honours
    Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Geoscience, physical sciences, from an
    internationally recognized institution.
  • At least three (3) years of relevant professional work experience in
    the oil and gas industry.
  • A Master’s Degree in Petroleum Geophysics, Petroleum Geoscience,
    Petroleum Data Management or related discipline from an internationally
    recognized institution Membership to relevant professional organizations.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of seismic data types and loading, and
    project creation within G&G applications (Petrel, Geographix, etc).
  • Knowledge of project backup, archival and restoration procedures in
    the main G&G applications.
  • Understanding of data and workflows within the G&G application
    suite and between 3rd party applications.
  • Working knowledge of well data types and well data loading to
    workstation
  • Must be self-motivated and interested in working in a busy and
    dynamic environment where quality, attention to detail, customer service,
    are essential values.
  • Proven high level of integrity.
  • Innovative
  • Ability to work independently and in a team.
  • Must have strong organizational skills and be very flexible.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Proven track record of outstanding performance
  • Proficiency in relevant industry computer packages and software
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified
and interested candidates are encouraged to apply online by clicking on the
link below.
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NOTE:
  • ONLY online applications will be
    considered.
  • Applicants are required to scan and
    attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g.
    Degree, Transcript, Diploma, A-level and O-level certificates and PLE
    results slip.
  • Academic documents for the successful
    candidates will be vetted and background checks conducted before they are
    considered for appointment into the Authority.
  • Only short listed and successful
    candidates will be contacted.
  • All appointments shall be subject to a
    probationary period of not more than six months and subsequent
    confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of the
    individual.
Deadline: 18th March 2019 by 11:59 pm.
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