Petroleum Engineer (Sub-Surface)
2025-12-05T09:47:02+00:00
Uganda National Oil Company Limited
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FULL_TIME
kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Professional Services
Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining
2026-01-09T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
JOB PURPOSE
to plan and design drilling and other engineering activities in exploration areas
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Prepare well design, drilling program and undertake well planning.
- Propose well trajectories, completions and perforations.
- Prepare and evaluate drilling and completion programs and reports.
- Prepare and evaluate engineering aspects of technical proposals.
- Monitor acquisition and interpretation of engineering data.
- Prepare the technical specifications for drilling equipment and services required for exploration activities.
- Monitor the drilling of exploration and appraisal wells to ensure that all identified objectives are met in a safe and timely manner.
- Assist in the development of operational procedures and ensure that all exploration operations are conducted according to approved procedures.
- Coordinate the verification and inspection of materials and equipment for drilling operation and assure all requirements, special terms and conditions are met.
- Prepare Work Programs and Budgets for Drilling Section.
- Monitor and supervise the drilling of exploration and appraisal wells to ensure that all identified objectives are met in a safe manner.
- Identify and evaluate technical, regulatory and economic risks associated with geological aspects exploration projects.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental considerations during exploration activities.
- Evaluate and recommend industry leading geological technologies, tools and software for exploration projects.
- Propose and implement innovative approaches within exploration team to enhance engineering data analysis and interpretation.
- Provide regular updates and reports to Management and stakeholders on exploration progress, drilling and other developments.
- Participate in negotiation of joint venture agreements.
- Participation in meetings with joint venture Partners and Authorities, when required.
- Train and coach graduate engineers and graduate trainees.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s).
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Drilling, Petroleum, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Manufacturing /Production Engineering.
- Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in Oil & Gas industry.
- Membership in the relevant oil and gas industry professional bodies like SPE, AAPG, and SEG is an added advantage.
- Proven experience in well-site operations.
- Extensive experience in exploration and engineering in the oil and gas industry.
Skills & Competencies
- Negotiation skills and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Hands-on experience in engineering software suites.
- Must have knowledge of Ugandan’s Oil and Gas regulatory frameworks.
- Good understanding of HSE regulations, practices, and environmental considerations in oil and gas operations.
- Proficiency in well planning and drilling operations.
- Good leadership qualities and a team player
NOTE: UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Prepare well design, drilling program and undertake well planning.
- Propose well trajectories, completions and perforations.
- Prepare and evaluate drilling and completion programs and reports.
- Prepare and evaluate engineering aspects of technical proposals.
- Monitor acquisition and interpretation of engineering data.
- Prepare the technical specifications for drilling equipment and services required for exploration activities.
- Monitor the drilling of exploration and appraisal wells to ensure that all identified objectives are met in a safe and timely manner.
- Assist in the development of operational procedures and ensure that all exploration operations are conducted according to approved procedures.
- Coordinate the verification and inspection of materials and equipment for drilling operation and assure all requirements, special terms and conditions are met.
- Prepare Work Programs and Budgets for Drilling Section.
- Monitor and supervise the drilling of exploration and appraisal wells to ensure that all identified objectives are met in a safe manner.
- Identify and evaluate technical, regulatory and economic risks associated with geological aspects exploration projects.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental considerations during exploration activities.
- Evaluate and recommend industry leading geological technologies, tools and software for exploration projects.
- Propose and implement innovative approaches within exploration team to enhance engineering data analysis and interpretation.
- Provide regular updates and reports to Management and stakeholders on exploration progress, drilling and other developments.
- Participate in negotiation of joint venture agreements.
- Participation in meetings with joint venture Partners and Authorities, when required.
- Train and coach graduate engineers and graduate trainees.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s).
- Negotiation skills and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Hands-on experience in engineering software suites.
- Must have knowledge of Ugandan’s Oil and Gas regulatory frameworks.
- Good understanding of HSE regulations, practices, and environmental considerations in oil and gas operations.
- Proficiency in well planning and drilling operations.
- Good leadership qualities and a team player
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Drilling, Petroleum, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Manufacturing /Production Engineering.
- Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in Oil & Gas industry.
- Membership in the relevant oil and gas industry professional bodies like SPE, AAPG, and SEG is an added advantage.
- Proven experience in well-site operations.
- Extensive experience in exploration and engineering in the oil and gas industry.
JOB-6932aa163ed0e
Vacancy title:
Petroleum Engineer (Sub-Surface)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining]
Jobs at:
Uganda National Oil Company Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, January 9 2026
Duty Station:
kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, December 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
JOB PURPOSE
to plan and design drilling and other engineering activities in exploration areas
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Prepare well design, drilling program and undertake well planning.
- Propose well trajectories, completions and perforations.
- Prepare and evaluate drilling and completion programs and reports.
- Prepare and evaluate engineering aspects of technical proposals.
- Monitor acquisition and interpretation of engineering data.
- Prepare the technical specifications for drilling equipment and services required for exploration activities.
- Monitor the drilling of exploration and appraisal wells to ensure that all identified objectives are met in a safe and timely manner.
- Assist in the development of operational procedures and ensure that all exploration operations are conducted according to approved procedures.
- Coordinate the verification and inspection of materials and equipment for drilling operation and assure all requirements, special terms and conditions are met.
- Prepare Work Programs and Budgets for Drilling Section.
- Monitor and supervise the drilling of exploration and appraisal wells to ensure that all identified objectives are met in a safe manner.
- Identify and evaluate technical, regulatory and economic risks associated with geological aspects exploration projects.
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental considerations during exploration activities.
- Evaluate and recommend industry leading geological technologies, tools and software for exploration projects.
- Propose and implement innovative approaches within exploration team to enhance engineering data analysis and interpretation.
- Provide regular updates and reports to Management and stakeholders on exploration progress, drilling and other developments.
- Participate in negotiation of joint venture agreements.
- Participation in meetings with joint venture Partners and Authorities, when required.
- Train and coach graduate engineers and graduate trainees.
- Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s).
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Drilling, Petroleum, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Manufacturing /Production Engineering.
- Minimum four (4) years relevant experience in Oil & Gas industry.
- Membership in the relevant oil and gas industry professional bodies like SPE, AAPG, and SEG is an added advantage.
- Proven experience in well-site operations.
- Extensive experience in exploration and engineering in the oil and gas industry.
Skills & Competencies
- Negotiation skills and communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Hands-on experience in engineering software suites.
- Must have knowledge of Ugandan’s Oil and Gas regulatory frameworks.
- Good understanding of HSE regulations, practices, and environmental considerations in oil and gas operations.
- Proficiency in well planning and drilling operations.
- Good leadership qualities and a team player
NOTE: UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies at any stage of the recruitment process.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 48
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested persons should submit their applications through the UNOC online recruitment system
Applications should be submitted not later than Friday 9th January 2026 by 11:59pm EAT.
Applicants are required to scan and attach CERTIFIED copies of the required academic documents only e.g. Relevant Degree Transcript, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters.
Please note that only applications submitted through the UNOC recruitment system shall be considered.
NOTE: UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies at any stage of the recruitment process.
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