Head, Geosciences at a Leading Independent Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Company

A leading independent Oil and Gas exploration and production company in Nigeria requires the services of an experienced and dynamic candidate for the position below:

Job Title: Head, Geosciences

Location: Nigeria

Description and Requirements

• The candidate for this position must have good knowledge of Operational and Technical Practices In an E & P company.
• He is expected to have an in-depth knowledge of offshore / swamp subsurface structures, geological evaluation, geophysical interpretation, petrophysical interpretation, innovative mapping using wells, seismic, production and reservoir data experience to construct geological/reservoir models.
• He must be able to lead and manage multiple concurrent projects, work in a team environment, and be able to effectively communicate within and outside the company.
• He must have worked in a managerial position for at least 10 years in a reputable E&P company and overall E&P experience of not less than 20 years

Qualifications and Key Accountabilities

• This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Geology / Geophysics
• A Master’s degree in any of these disciplines will be an added advantage.
• Provide key technical input and guidance for geoscience team during exploration, appraisal and development of assets to maximize resource potential
• Integrate several data types including well logs, seismic production and other analysis to create integrated geological framework models, risk, uncertainty analysis, hazard identification and integration
• Provide guidance and geological requirements for simulation models and reservoir studies
• Provide final QC and guidance for all geological and geophysical products within the Company
• Deliver geological and geophysical elements of appraisal & field development projects such as exploration/appraisal/development wells, creating and updating an existing reservoir model, which are well-scoped and can deliver long term development scenarios.
• Integration of logs & production data, static data, static & dynamic models to identify bypass pay, upside potential, workover and drilling candidates.
• Provide expertise related to the field development plan, reserves assessment, asset acquisition, exploration, appraisal and development strategies.
• Collaborate with exploration geoscientists to ensure all relevant geological and geophysical data is incorporated into field development plans and the execution of field development drilling programs.
• Must be proficient in the use of Geoscience software such as Landmark and Petrel environment with the ability to evaluate geological and geophysical interpretation using Well logs, production and reservoir data to construct geological/reservoir models.
• Must be result-oriented and committed to company goals.
• Must be capable of representing the company with regulatory and government agencies.
• Must be a good team player with strong interpersonal skills, be able to work under pressure and ready to travel at very short notice.

Remuneration

• We offer a competitive and attractive package.

Application Closing Date
16th June, 2020.