• Application Deadline:
• Position: Senior Geoscientist


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA


• Experience 8 - 12 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  

Job Purpose:

• The Senior Geoscientist will be an active member of the Subsurface team.


• The candidate is expected to deliver timely, high quality geological analysis and interpretation to Company’s development operations; in line with the overall technical strategy and goals, while maintaining high professional standards.

Responsibilities and Key Objectives:

• Seismic Interpretation, characterization, and mapping of faults & fractures at reservoir levels. Generating and utilizing seismic attributes for better characterization of fractures, faults, and other structural, stratigraphic, and sedimentary features.


• Interpret geophysical and geological data, use geologic concepts, and integrate information from variety of geologic disciplines to develop leads, locate new exploration targets, estimate volumes and recommend drillable prospects.


• QC, analyse and integrate geological, geophysical and production data to develop existing fields, identify upside potential and recommend optimal well placement for field development.


• Integrate large amounts of geological, petrophysical and geophysical data to generate static models for input into reservoir simulation, reserves estimation and development planning.


• Perform detailed reservoir characterization using advanced geological analyses to support characterization & field development, platform evaluation and well planning/ drilling operations.


• Provide subsurface input for design of field development plans.


• Work with drilling and reservoir engineering teams to generate well designs, evaluate, and review target location and logging requirements based on well objectives.


• Participate in exploration and development drilling operations.


• Work on new ventures in emerging areas including performing geophysical studies.


• Maintain beneficial and positive relationship with government regulatory and third-party contractor service providers when necessary.


• Support Subsurface related regulatory and compliance efforts where needed.


• Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced subsurface and support staff as required.

EDUCATION:

• University degree in Geology or Geophysics – BSc. Master’s degree in geosciences is an added advantage.


• Demonstrable technical expertise, in particular, significant experience in seismic interpretation, development of structural and stratigraphic models using well and seismic data and integrating with reservoir information.


• Proficient in the use of workstation-based software (G&G applications and databases). Proficiency in Petrel is preferred.


• Should have good understanding of production geology, including interpretation of fluid, test and pressure data.


• Should have good understanding of wellsite and operations geology.


• Good proficiency with MS office suite – Excel/PowerPoint/Word


• Designated team player who is able to collaborate with other team members proffer solutions.


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Good verbal and written communication skills


• Attention to detail.


• Self-motivation and strong interpersonal skills


• Highly flexible - ability to adapt to new project challenges and work practices.


• 8 - 12 years relevant experience