Environment Officer- Engineering Job at Petroleum Authority Of Uganda

Petroleum Authority Of Uganda

Environment Officer- Engineering Job Post

Location: Jobs in Uganda 2025 - 2026

Work Hours: Full-time, 08 hours per day

Salary: UGX

No. of vacancies: 01

Deadline: March 09 2025

Hiring Organization: Petroleum Authority Of Uganda

Job Details:

PAU/EHS/061/602: ENVIRONMENT OFFICER- Engineering
Job Summary
The role is responsible for supporting the integration of appropriate engineering and
technological solutions to mitigate environmental impacts.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
a) Advise on policies, regulations, standards, strategies, guidelines and plans regarding
technology required to meet the challenges of environment degradation and/or
pollution, including cross-cutting issues such as climate change in oil and gas,
energy, and mineral development projects.
b) Participate in a review of technical reports to ensure that the proposed technology
meets the challenges of environmental degradation and/or pollution.
c) Advise on pollution control and waste management strategies and plans for the Oil
and Gas Sector.
d) Inspect and monitor field operations to ensure compliance with environmental
regulatory requirements, standards, and guidelines.
e) Create awareness/ promotion of technology required to meet the challenges of
environment degradation and/or pollution in the Sector.
f) Participate in the preparation, implementation and/or review of Environment
Assessments and Risk Assessments.
g) Undertake periodic site Audits and follow-up on identified environmental issues.
h) Participate in inspection of facilities, machinery, and equipment to facilitate relevant
certification and compliance with environmental regulatory requirements, including,
standards and guidelines.
i) Implement the roles of the PAU as the Competent National Authority for the
implementation of the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan (NOSCP).
j) Any other duties as shall be assigned from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Basic Qualifications
An Honors Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Technology
or any related engineering disciplines from an internationally recognized institution.

Experience
Three (3) years of relevant working experience.

Added advantage
Working experience in the Oil & Gas sector

Character & Competencies
a) Analytical skills
b) Teamwork and Interpersonal skills
c) Innovative with high level of integrity
d) Communication and report writing skills

The PAU will ONLY consider online applications submitted through her website.
Interested persons who fully meet the required job specifications and with the right
personal attributes for the above positions are invited to visit the PAU website:
www.pau.go.ug and go to the link “OPPORTUNITIES-CAREERS-VACANCIES” to
view details and apply for the available opportunities.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
All applications should reach the PAU’s website www.pau.go.ug by 9th March 2025 at
11:59 pm.
NOTE:
1. ONLY online applications will be considered. Applications submitted by e-mail or hand-
delivered will not be accepted.
2. Applicants are required to scan and attach only CERTIFIED copies of ALL the basic
qualifications like Degree certificates and Transcripts, Diploma certificates and
Transcripts, A-level and and O-level certificates.
3. Academic documents for the successful candidates will be vetted, and background
checks conducted before they are considered for appointment into the Authority.
4. Only short-listed and successful candidates will be contacted, and any form of lobbying
will lead to automatic disqualification.
5. All appointments shall be subject to a probationary period of not more than six months
and subsequent confirmation in service will be based on satisfactory performance of
the individual.
6. Please forward any enquires regarding this advert to recruitment@pau.go.ug or call
telephone number +256 313231600