Head, Geologist

We are a leading Oil Exploration and Production Company with active operatorship of prolific blocks and Oil and Gas Assets in the Niger Delta. As a result of our new expansion and development programmes, we are seeking to engage experienced, passionate and resourceful senior manpower in the position below:

Job Title: Head, Geologist Ref ID: (HG)

Location: Niger Delta, Nigeria Position Overview 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 and land sub-surface structures, vast in geological evaluation, geophysical interpretation, petrophysical interpretation, lateraling prediction, innovative mapping using wells, seismic, production and reservoir data experience to construct geological/reservoir models.

Key Responsibilities

Provide key technical input and guidance for geoscience team during exploration, appraisal and development of assets to maximize hydrocarbon 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 and field development projects such as exploration/appraisal/development wells, creating and updating existing reservoir models which are well scoped and can deliver long-term development scenarios. Integration of logs and production data, seismic data, static and dynamic models to identify bypass pay, upside potential, workover and drilling candidates. Provide expertise related to field development plan, reserves assessment, asset acquisition, exploration, appraisal and development strategies. Collaborate with exploration geoscientists to ensure all relevant geological and geophysical data are incorporated into field development plans as well as the execution of field development drilling programs. Must be capable of representing the company with regulatory and government agencies. Must not be more than 50 years of age.

Qualifications

and Required Competencies A Bachelor's Degree in Geology/Geophysics. A Master's degree in Geology or Geophysics will be an added advantage. Must have worked in a Managerial position for at least 15 years in a reputable E&P company and overall E&P experience of not less than 20 years. Must be proficient in the use of Geosciences software such as Landmark and Petrel environment with ability to evaluate geological and geophysical interpretation using well logs, production and reservoir data to construct geological/reservoir models. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills to work in a multidisciplinary and multitasking team. 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 interdepartmental skills, be able to work under pressure, cooperate with other departments and function to deliver projects and ready to travel at very short notice.