Petroleum Technologists – Entry Level

About the role

This entry‑level position is within the State Department for Petroleum, Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya. The officer will work under the supervision of a senior officer, gaining practical experience in petroleum data handling, laboratory analysis and field surveys.

Key responsibilities

• Participate in collection, compilation and updating of petroleum and technical databases.
• Assist in labeling, sample preparation and analytical work on rock, water, oil and gas.
• Support petroleum geoscientific field surveys and maintain laboratory and survey equipment.

Required profile

• Diploma in Petroleum Geoscience, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Applied Technology (Technical & Applied Physics), Earth Science, Petroleum Operations, or Cartography & GIS from a recognised Kenyan university.
• Entry‑level candidate willing to work under guidance and receive on‑the‑job training.

Required skills

• Analytical chemistry techniques
• GIS and cartography
• Laboratory sample preparation and analysis
• Basic knowledge of rock, water, oil and gas analysis
• Equipment maintenance for geoscientific activities

What we offer

• Basic salary scale Ksh 32,410 – Ksh 42,280 per month (CSG 12)
• House allowance Ksh 6,750 per month
• Commuter allowance Ksh 4,000 per month
• Pensionable permanent position with civil service benefits