Petroleum Engineer Production – Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Organization: Petroleum Authority of Uganda (PAU)
Job Title: Petroleum Engineer Production
Reference Number: PAU/D&P/004/04-03
Department: Development and Production
Job Title: Petroleum Engineer Production
Reference Number: PAU/D&P/004/04-03
Department: Development and Production
Job Summary
The Petroleum Engineer Production is responsible for the regulatory aspects of ensuring optimal production and injection performance, real-time production monitoring, and the selection and operation of production and injection systems, including artificial lift. He/she will participate in the planning, acquisition, validation, and interpretation of production and injection data.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists in the acquisition, validation, and interpretation of production-related data.
- Aids in undertaking field monitoring and reporting on the installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of production and injection systems to ensure compliance with the legal and regulatory framework, standards, procedures, international best practice, and industry codes.
- Contributes to the review of Licensee applications for Annual Production Permits.
- Contributes to the review of licensee work programs and budgets related to production and injection systems and operations.
- Assists in the acquisition, transmission, and dissemination of real-time production data to relevant stakeholders, submitted by the licensees in accordance with Regulation 145 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Regulations, 2016.
- Participates in the measurement of produced petroleum and back allocation of the same.
- Tracks production volumes and targets and undertakes forecasting of Oil and Gas production to enable regulatory decision-making.
- Partakes in the management of development and production data.
- Ensures accurate and timely submission of production data by licensees.
- Supports the development of an internal production database.
- Assists in the evaluation of historical production and injection data and advises on opportunities for production enhancement and optimization, as well as assists in the monitoring and analyzing of reservoir performance.
- Aids in the evaluation and review of field development and production programs, plans, consents, applications, permits, and production forecasts submitted by licensees.
- Assists in the evaluation of Customs Duties Exemption requests submitted by licensees.
- Evaluates technical studies relating to production operations, production monitoring, artificial lift systems, production optimization opportunities, and new technologies to ensure technical suitability and regulatory compliance.
- Reviews and evaluates well productivity and injectivity to ensure optimal performance, compliance with agreements, contracts, legal and regulatory frameworks, and international best practices, and proposes suitable upgrades for continuous improvement.
- Supports the development of upstream production Standards.
- Undertakes any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience
- Basic Qualifications: An Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Petroleum Engineering / Petroleum Geoscience and Production / Oil and Gas Production or any other related Petroleum Production course from an internationally recognized University / institution.
- Experience: Three (3) years of relevant work experience in a similar role.
- Added Advantage: Specific experience in the Oil and Gas industry.
- Character & Competencies: Risk Management, Audit planning and implementation, Analytical skills, Innovative, High level of integrity, Communication and report writing skills, Interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
Interested persons who fully meet the required job specifications are invited to visit the PAU website: www.pau.go.ug and go to the link “OPPORTUNITIES-CAREERS-VACANCIES” to apply. Only online applications submitted through the website will be considered. Applicants must scan and attach proof of previous work experience and CERTIFIED copies of required academic documents.
Application Deadline: 11th October 2026 at 11:59 pm.