Jacob Kisenga
Petroleum Engineering Graduate
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About
Results-oriented Petroleum Exploration and Production graduate with practical exposure across upstream technical evaluation and downstream operational oversight. Experienced in geophysical data acquisition, Field Development Plan (FDP) technical review, regulatory compliance, and petroleum value chain operations. A proactive professional seeking to contribute to efficient hydrocarbon development, safe operations, and optimized energy supply across upstream and downstream environments.
Experience
Industrial Trainee at Ministry of Energy and Petroleum (2024-01 – 2024-04)
- Data Analysis & Management: Collected complex geophysical data using Scintrex CG-6 Autograv to support subsurface resource evaluation and national petroleum resource assessment.
- Technical Reporting & Compliance: Contributed to the review of Field Development Plans (FDPs) using geophysical and petrophysical checklists to ensure resource viability.
- Geological Mapping & Interpretation: Interpreted field data to delineate petroleum system elements, demonstrating strong spatial reasoning and technical mapping skills.
- Supported regulatory oversight functions across exploration and production activities to ensure operational compliance and safety standards.
- Gained exposure to petroleum value chain oversight, including upstream exploration licensing and downstream supply chain monitoring.
- Prepared technical documentation and data summaries for internal reporting and decision-making support.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Exploration and Production – Mount Kenya University-Thika, Kenya (2018 – 2025)
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education – Kangaru School (2014 – 2017)
