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Petroleum Technologist III

Public Service Commission Kenya (PSCK) Kenya Full Time Posted 2026-09-24
CountyNairobiCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-09-24Close dateNot specifiedExperienceNot specifiedSourceMyJobMag Kenya
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The Public Service Commission of Kenya (PSCK) is recruiting Petroleum Technologist III (5 posts) in Nairobi. This is an entry and training grade role involving petroleum data collection, sample preparation, laboratory analysis, and geoscientific field surveys. Apply online via the PSC recruitment portal.

  • Entry and training grade for the petroleum technologist cadre
  • Duties include petroleum data collection, sample labeling, and analysis of rock, water, oil and gas
  • Diploma in Petroleum Geoscience, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related field required
  • 5 vacancies available at PSC Kenya
  • Apply online at pscims.publicservice.go.ke

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  • The Commission dates back to 1954 when Civil Service Commission was established by British Colonial Government following Holmes Commission Report, 1948;
  • Civil Service Commission was advisory to the Governor in matters of appointments;
  • At independence in 1963 it was enshrined in the constitution and renamed Public Service Commission;
  • Independence Constitut...
  • Petroleum Technologist III - 5 Posts
  • Job Type
  • Full Time
  • Qualification
  • BA/BSc/HND

Experience

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Science

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have a Diploma in the following disciplines: Petroleum Geoscience, Industrial Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Applied Technology( Technical & Applied Physics), Earth Science, Petroleum Operations or Cartography & GIS from a university recognized in Kenya.

Duties and

Responsibilities

  • This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a senior officer. Duties and
  • will include:-
  • participating in collection and compilation of petroleum data;
  • participating in updating petroleum and technical databases;
  • participating in labeling and sample preparation for analytical work; and
  • undertaking analysis on rock, water, oil and gas;
  • participating in petroleum geoscientific field surveys; and
  • assisting in maintenance of laboratory and survey equipment for geoscientific petroleum activities.
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