JOB DETAILS:

• Responsible for production operation-related planning, cost control, and budget forecasting.
• Assist the Planning and Cost Control Supervisor in production operation planning, cost monitoring, and providing timely reports to ensure cost efficiency and compliance with corporate objectives.

Responsibilities:  

• Coordinate with Tilenga and EACOP to share production and lifting schedules, prepare oil production plans, and manage expense allocations.
• Prepare and oversee production and operations plans, ensuring timely and effective implementation.
• Collaborate with partners and service contractors on production planning and cost control matters.
• Coordinate vendor activities, including materials mobilization/demobilization, cheque acceptance, and payment processing upon work completion.
• Monitor and control OPEX and CAPEX to ensure cost efficiency and budget compliance.
• Proactively identify potential cost-impacting issues, conduct cost risk analyses, and develop mitigation strategies.
• Develop and maintain annual budget cost estimates for inclusion in the Annual Work Program.
• Lead production-related budget preparation, submission, monitoring, and performance tracking.
• Maintain accurate production cost records and a robust expense filing system/database.
• Gather and analyse production data; compile and submit reports to CNOOC HQ, partners, stakeholders, and regulatory authorities.
• Support routine audits of production-related costs, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance.
• Ensure all planning and cost control activities comply with company policies, HSE standards, and industry regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum engineering, Finance / Accounting, or related.
• At least 4 years of related working experience, preferably in the oil and gas industry.
• Planning and cost control working experience is a prerequisite.

Knowledge 

• Knowledge of cost control and related regulations.
• Deep understanding of Petroleum contracts and the oil production process.
• Deep understanding of OPEX and CAPEX budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Deep understanding of oil & gas project lifecycles (FEED, EPC, commissioning)
• Good knowledge of the relevant Planning Control Software. (MS Project Oracle Primavera P6, MS Excel, Power BI)
• Strong analytical and risk-based decision-making skills
• Understanding of Ugandan regulatory frameworks and permitting processes