Production Operations Engineer

at CNOOC Uganda Limited (CNOOC)
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted April 28, 2025
Category Engineering
Management
Operations
Production / Manufacturing
Job Type Full-time
Currency UGX

Description

CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). CNOOC International is one of the largest oil and gas companies in Uganda’s energy sector and owns one-third interests in each of Exploration Areas (EA) EA1/1A, EA2 and Kingfisher. Our partners are Total E&P Uganda (33.3%) and Tullow Oil (33.3%). CNOOC International operates the Kingfisher production license.

 

Job Summary:   Responsible for oil production technology and oil & water wells management.

 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Participate in drilling and completion designs review and make recommendations for efficient operations and production.
  • Provide technical support to on-site production, analyze and solve oil & water wells problems, implement solutions, and evaluate outcomes.
  • Introduce and apply new technologies related to oil production to achieve high production efficiency and quality.
  • Improve oil production technology and manage oil & water wells related capital expenditures.
  • Work on oil & water wells integrity programs and prepare budgets for wells operations, including monitoring expenses and functionality.
  • Organize wells workover and operations.
  • Collect wells information and prepare operational and technical reports.
  • Supervise projects, track costs, schedule various technical projects, and ensure contractor compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
  • Supervise and train on-site operations personnel to ensure teamwork and meet company objectives.
  • Collaborate with partners and service contractors on wells operation matters.
  • Provide advice for improvement of regulations and rules on operation management and implementation.
  • Manage production-related contractors.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Petroleum Engineering, Drilling and Completion, or related fields.
  • At least 3 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, including 1 year of on-site field experience.

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of exploration, development, production, drilling, and completion.
  • Knowledge of cost control and laws.
  • Understanding of petroleum contracts, reservoir, geology, and oil production.
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