Process Engineer
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The Petroleum Authority of Uganda is hiring a Process Engineer in Kampala to review upstream processing systems, engineering designs, simulation models, safety requirements, and licensee work programs. The role also involves field monitoring of processing facilities and maintaining technical and production data.
- Review upstream process engineering proposals and facility designs.
- Use process simulation software for flow assurance and operability reviews.
- Support process safety assessments and identify technical risks.
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The Petroleum Authority of Uganda is hiring a Process Engineer in Kampala to review upstream processing systems, engineering designs, simulation models, safety requirements, and licensee work programs. The role also involves field monitoring of processing facilities and maintaining technical and production data.
- Review upstream process engineering proposals and facility designs.
- Use process simulation software for flow assurance and operability reviews.
- Support process safety assessments and identify technical risks.
- Monitor installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of processing systems.
- Full-time role based in Kampala; deadline is November 26, 2026.
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- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, technology, Process engineerThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
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- Place your strongest Process Engineer evidence in the first half of your CV.
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- Add concrete examples related to internship, technology, Process engineer, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
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- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-11-26.
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Process Engineer
2026-11-13T11:15:07+00:00
Petroleum Authority of Uganda
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Petroleum
Science & Engineering, Energy & Mining, Civil & Government
UGX
MONTH
2026-11-26T17:00:00+00:00
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Job Summary
This role exists to review, assess, and support the approval of the design, engineering, and operation of the proposed process systems submitted by licensees to ensure compliance with Part VII and Part VIII of the Upstream General Regulations 2016.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Support the review of technical proposals submitted by production licensees on upstream processing systems and technologies to ensure their suitability and compliance. These include process engineering-related FEED deliverables, detailed engineering designs, study proposals, process simulation models, and 3D facilities models among others.
Assist in the review of process aspects of Field Development Plans, Reservoir Management Plans, Detailed Engineering, and any other technical proposals concerning processing of petroleum.
Utilize process simulation software to analyze and review process designs of the upstream processing facilities, including defining the flow assurance of the proposed pipelines, interactions of the processing facilities among the proposed battery limit pools, and the operability and maintainability of the systems among others.
Aid in the evaluation of process safety requirements and advise on process risks to ensure that inherently safe considerations are undertaken when covering the design envelope.
Assist in the review of licensee work programs and budgets relating to production systems, processes, and operations to ensure technical and cost efficiency.
Partake in field monitoring and reporting on the installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of processing systems to ensure compliance with the Ugandan legal framework, standards, procedures, international practice, and industry codes.
Maintain a database on aspects relating to process equipment and real-time production data submitted by the licensee per Regulation 145 of the Upstream General Regulations 2016.
Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.
Basic Qualifications
A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Chemical or Process Engineering or Industrial Chemistry from an internationally recognized University/institution.
Experience
Three (3) years of relevant working experience in a similar role.
Added Advantage
Specific Experience in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Character & Competencies
Innovative and with proven high level of integrity.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
Ability to interpret and analyze process diagrams.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency in using relevant process simulation software.
Excellent analytical/critical thinking skills.
Proven record of outstanding performance.
Company Overview
The Petroleum Authority of Uganda is a statutory body established under Section 9 of the Petroleum (Exploration, Development and Production) Act Cap. 161, and in line with the National Petroleum Policy for Uganda, approved in 2025. The mandate of the Authority is to monitor and regulate the exploration, development. and production, as well as 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.
Support the review of technical proposals submitted by production licensees on upstream processing systems and technologies to ensure their suitability and compliance. These include process engineering-related FEED deliverables, detailed engineering designs, study proposals, process simulation models, and 3D facilities models among others.
Assist in the review of process aspects of Field Development Plans, Reservoir Management Plans, Detailed Engineering, and any other technical proposals concerning processing of petroleum.
Utilize process simulation software to analyze and review process designs of the upstream processing facilities, including defining the flow assurance of the proposed pipelines, interactions of the processing facilities among the proposed battery limit pools, and the operability and maintainability of the systems among others.
Aid in the evaluation of process safety requirements and advise on process risks to ensure that inherently safe considerations are undertaken when covering the design envelope.
Assist in the review of licensee work programs and budgets relating to production systems, processes, and operations to ensure technical and cost efficiency.
Partake in field monitoring and reporting on the installation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of processing systems to ensure compliance with the Ugandan legal framework, standards, procedures, international practice, and industry codes.
Maintain a database on aspects relating to process equipment and real-time production data submitted by the licensee per Regulation 145 of the Upstream General Regulations 2016.
Undertake any other assignments as may be directed from time to time.
Ability to interpret and analyze process diagrams
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Proficiency in using relevant process simulation software
Excellent analytical/critical thinking skills
Proven record of outstanding performance
A Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Chemical or Process Engineering or Industrial Chemistry from an internationally recognized University/institution.
Three (3) years of relevant working experience in a similar role.
Specific Experience in the Oil and Gas Industry.
Innovative and with proven high level of integrity.
Ability to work independently and in a team.
bachelor degree
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