GRADUATE ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER – UNOC

GRADUATE ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER – UNOC

DEPARTMENT : UPSTREAM
JOB TITLE : GRADUATE ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
(1 VACANCY)
REPORTS TO : ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
JOB PURPOSE : RESPONSIBLE FOR DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND
MAINTANANCE OF ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION
SYSTEMS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  1. Collaborate in designing and specifying electrical and instrumentation systems for oil and gas facilities.
  2. Support the development of Instrument Basis of Design and specifications for control and safety systems (DCS, SIS, FGS, MMS, PLC).
  3. Assist in preparing specifications for cables, junction boxes, terminations, and installation scopes.
  4. Contribute to the design and implementation of control systems (DCS, PLC).
  5. Review and prepare data sheets for control valves, safety valves, and field instruments.
  6. Participate in developing and reviewing ‘Cause & Effect’ and Logic diagrams.
  7. Assist in preparing material/technical requisitions and conducting technical bid evaluations.
  8. Review vendor documents for instrumentation and control systems.
  9. Maintain accurate documentation of designs, modifications, and maintenance activities.
  10. Participate in field monitoring of production systems to ensure compliance with standards.
  11. Support troubleshooting and minor repairs of electrical and instrumentation equipment.
  12. Provide input on metering design proposals and ensure alignment with allocation principles.
  13. Assist in reviewing work programs and budgets related to production system.
  14. Undertake any other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor(s).

Qualifications & Experience

  1. Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or any relevant Engineering degree.
    2) Zero to three (0-3) years of working experience in designing control systems and familiarity with DCS and PLC systems.
  2. Candidate should have graduated not more than three (3) years from the date of publication of this job advertisement.
  3. Possession of relevant certification will be an added advantage.
  4. Membership in the relevant oil and gas industry professional bodies like SPE, AAPG, and SEG is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies

  1. Knowledge of electrical and instrumentation design principles, standards, and safety practices.
  2. Knowledge of control systems and equipment maintenance principles.
  3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
  4. Willingness to learn and adapt new geophysical techniques and technologies.
  5. Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team environment.
  6. Knowledge of Health, Safety and Environment practices in Oil and Gas.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE & DEADLINE

Interested applicants should submit their applications through the UNOC online
recruitment system accessible through this link https://www.unoc.co.ug/careeropportunities/
Applications should be submitted not later than Friday 11th September 2026 by
11:59pm EAT.

Applicants are required to scan and attach copies of the required academic
documents only e.g. Relevant Degree Transcript, Postgraduate Diploma or Masters.
Please note that only applications submitted through the UNOC recruitment system
shall be considered.

NOTE: UNOC is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any monies at
any stage of the recruitment process.
Forward any enquiries regarding this advert to recruitment.unoc@unoc.co.ug

 

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