Tullow Oil Employment Opportunities in Uganda

Job Title: Senior Operations Geologist
Department: Petroleum Engineering Operations and Production
Location: Kampala

Job: Purpose: To supervise the planning and implementation of subsurface geology operations including well planning, data management and reporting.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare well proposals, with technical input to drilling programs and risk assessments – as well as finalizing them for submission.
• Ensure well proposals, other operations and geology reports are submitted in a timely manner to relevant regulatory agencies.
• Provide pore pressure prediction support for well proposals and drilling programs as well as prepare end of well and completions reports.
• Coordinate contract wash up meetings on wire line logging, LWD logging and mud logging.
• Coordinate data transfer requirements to government and other relevant partners.
• Build national team capability by coaching and mentoring to junior operations geology staff as well as participating in their recruitment process.
• Supervise and manage the performance of the Uganda Operations Geology team.

Experience and Education:

• Minimum 10 years experience in Oil and Gas Operations Geology with specific experience in planning and preparation of well proposals, risk assessments and will data management including mud and wire line logging and sampling.
• Degree in Geosciences or related discipline.

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Job Title: Traffic Supervisor
Department: Supply Chain Management- LOGISTICS
Location: Kampala

Job Purpose: To manage all contracts for international and domestic personnel logistics including supervision of international and domestic air and land transfers in Kampala and field operations.

Responsibilities:
• Manage contracts for international and domestic aviation, town taxi services and vehicle leasing contracts.
• Set-up and implement initiatives to improve transport safety for personnel movements.
• Provide leadership and direction in terms of streamlining Tullow's personnel travel policies and ensure these policies are implemented consistently.
• Provide leadership and direction in terms of efficient coordination of international as well as domestic flight arrangements.
• Supervise the travel desk to ensure efficient dispatch and movement of personnel to and from various destinations.
• Ensure that all visitors to the Tullow Uganda office are guided with regards to travel related issues.

Experience and Education
• Any Degree or Higher Diploma with minimum 10 years working experience in a busy travel or aviation environment.
• Experience in managing aviation contracts.
• Working experience in international aviation regulations required
• Experience in handling inland and remote logistics challenges.
• Exposure to oil field operations an added advantage.

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Job Title: Senior Drilling Engineer
Department: Engineering/Production.
Location: Kampala

Job Purpose: To translate G&G development concepts into well engineering plans and supervise the execution of these plans. The incumbent will take a lead on all well engineering activities for development projects.

Responsibilities:
• Preparation/supervision of drilling documents like drilling programs,. Procedures, end of well reports etc that accord with Tullow policies, standards, any applicable Government or regulatory authority requirement and recognized standards.
• Manage the Environment, Health and safety (EHS) performance of well operation and compliance with Tullow national and international EH&S standards.
• Performance analysis of Uganda wells and identification of improvement solutions/ conclusions. Participate in risk assessment sessions throughout the well planning process. Support cost engineers in the preparation of cost estimates, budget, detailed AFEs at all levels. Technical verification of invoices related to drilling.
• Provide engineering peer support to the Operations Team. Introduce and implement new technologies/methods and solutions to technical challenges.
• Provide leadership in optimizing well design in drilling testing and completions operations while maintaining a high standard of EHS performance.

Experience and Education:
• Engineering degree or equivalent is required.
• Over 10 years of direct experience in petroleum well engineering operations including well planning, design, construction and well control.
• Knowledge of production, geology and reservoir engineering disciplines is desirable.
• Advanced knowledge of industry best practice associated with drilling, testing, work-over, wire-line and completion operations.
• Experience of well budgeting cost allocation and monitoring. Knowledge of geological and petroleum engineering prorates and well associated requirements.
• Knowledge of well control techniques and advanced casing design.

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Job Title: Materials Team Leader
Department: Supply Chain Management – Logistics
Location: Kampala

Job Purpose: To provide leadership in implementation of the in country Material Supply and Management Strategy and to supervise material teams to ensure efficient inventory control and materials dispatch.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and motivate the Uganda materials team to deliver material supply and management strategy.
• Takes lead position in planning, execution and evaluation of the materials management strategy.
• Manage materials team with regards to objectives, personnel evaluation, technical training and general logistics support.
• Manage inventory (including plant spares and drilling inventory_ in compliance with Tullow approved procedures and processes , Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) obligation and industry standards.
• Ensure financial management with regards to budget, cost monitoring and inventory volume reconciliation.
• Report on procurement planning and expediting with regards to materials supports as per operational requirements.

Experience
• Minimum 10 years proven experience in materials team supervision in a busy Oil and Gas Exploration/Production Operation.
• Comprehensive supply chain management experience is required.
• Knowledge and experience of Electronic Materials Management Systems (EMMS) is required.
• Any relevant qualification with specialized training in EMMS, CIPS, etc.

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Job Title: Health and Safety Manager
Department: Environment Health and Safety (EHS)
Location: Kampala

Job Purpose: Provide leadership in developing and delivery of the in-country EHS and take lead in implementation of Tullow Group EHS standards in all facets of the Uganda Operation.

Responsibilities:
• Responsible for developing an implementing Health and Safety management policies and guidelines across all facets of the business.
• Responsible for instituting EHS management frameworks and guiding protocols such as permits to work, journey management plans, environmental impact assessment protocols, etc.
• Lead, motivate and manage EHS team to plan, execute, monitor and evaluate a fit-for-purpose strategy in line with the business unit and group strategic objectives.
• Manage relationships with external stake holders e.g. PEPD, NEMA, UWA and other government agencies to ensure a cordial working relationship that supports achievement of business objectives.
• Interact with function heads and the leadership team to embed and EHS culture across all facets of the business.
• Deliver nationalization and succession plan in EHS department by coaching, grooming, mentoring and being responsible for staff training and development.

Experience and Education:
• Degree or equivalent in an engineering or earth science discipline. A formal environment or safety qualification is preferred.
• Over 10 years EHS Management experience on a busy exploration and production environment. Lime operations and or experience with a major project team is desirable.
• Remote site experience, particularly in an African operating environment is desirable.

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Job title: Facilities Manager
Department: Operations
Location: Kampala and fields.

Job Purpose:
• This is definite term consultancy to set up the facilities management function and streamline processes for provision of related services e.g. accommodation, security, catering. And transport for both Kampala and Field Operations.
• The incumbent will be required to review and make recommendations for improving the full value chain of Kampala and infield personnel logistics.

Responsibilities:
• To develop and implement camp optimization strategies for Tullow Field Operations.
• Oversee camp set (Temporary and permanent) projects.
• To review and make recommendations for improving existing contracts for infield personnel logistics including camp maintenance, catering, security and transport.
• To guide current initiatives for optimization of head office space and monitor implementation of ling term office space solutions.
• To review processes and define standards of service provision for Head office facilities.
• To set up frame works and contracts fro the provision of accommodation for Tullow expatriate personnel to meet required Tullow standards.
• To develop relationships with supplier and vendor companies for facilities related services including leases for building and provision of all relevant ancillary services.
• To mentor and coach all facilities management personnel to ensure efficient implementations of facilities management frameworks.

Experience and Education:
• Any degree or relevant qualification in engineering, business management with specialized training in facilities management.
• A minimum of 10 years supervisory / management experience in facilities/estates management is required.
• Specific experience in setting up remote site temporary and or permanent accommodation facilities for over 1000 members required.
• Experience in setting up, implementation and management of service contracts is required.