Background

CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). As a new company in Uganda, CNOOC Uganda Limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals. Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges? Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

Primary function:

Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Production Department, ensuring safe, reliable, compliant, and cost-effective oil and gas production operations, field development execution, production optimization, asset integrity, national talent development, and readiness for the Company’s transition into full operations.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution and continuous optimization of production operations, ensuring delivery of approved field development plans, production targets, reservoir management objectives and facility performance standards.
• Provide overall leadership of the Production Department, including departmental strategy, structure, manpower planning, performance management, resource allocation and cross-functional coordination with Subsurface, Drilling, Engineering, QHSE, Commercial, Procurement and Finance teams.
• Develop, defend and execute annual work programs, production plans and CAPEX/OPEX budgets, while monitoring cost performance, contract utilization, production efficiency and opportunities for cost optimization.
• Ensure all production, development and field operations comply with applicable laws, petroleum regulations, approved standards, permits, internal procedures, and other commitments and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee production facilities readiness, commissioning support, start-up, operations reliability, maintenance coordination, asset integrity and emergency response preparedness to ensure safe and uninterrupted operations.
• Strengthen interfaces with Government authorities, regulators, Joint Venture partners, contractors and internal stakeholders to secure alignment on production plans, operational performance, approvals, reporting and issue resolution.
• Monitor daily production operations and key field events, escalate material issues to Management, lead incident/emergency response within the department and ensure timely implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive nationalization, knowledge transfer and capability development by implementing structured training, coaching, succession planning and career development programs for national engineers, supervisors and specialists.
• Promote continuous improvement, digitalization and adoption of fit-for-purpose technologies to enhance production efficiency, safety performance, data quality, environmental performance and long-term asset value.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Please note that your CV should include your contact information, qualifications (must include a bachelor’s or above), nationality, and 3 references.

Additional Notes:

Women are encouraged to apply. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Only Shortlisted Candidates Will Be Contacted.

CNOOC Uganda Limited does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are advised to be cautious and disregard any requests for payment from individuals claiming to be part of the recruitment process.

Your CV should include your contact information, qualifications (must include a bachelor’s or above), nationality, and 3 references.

Deadline for receiving applications is Wednesday, 17th June 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now