Senior Exploration Geoscientist

Job Location: Lagos, Nigeria (On-site)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Purpose/Key Objectives:

• The Senior Exploration Geoscientist will carry out integrated geological and geophysical interpretation of subsurface data leading to the identification and maturation of prospects for drilling and development strategies in order to populate the portfolio as well as grow reserves bases.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Manage and analyze geological and geophysical data and project databases.


• Carry out detailed subsurface geological and geophysical evaluation to identify, mature and propose economically attractive exploration prospects and development opportunities for drilling.


• Carry out integrated technical appraisals and risk assessments of prospects and new opportunities.


• Define and plan for additional specialist studies in support of opportunity identification and evaluation to reduce risks and uncertainties.


• Carry out resources volume and reserve evaluation of exploration assets and field appraisals.


• Carry out detailed geological, geophysical and development studies, including well reservoir management, for appraisal opportunities.


• Maximize field extension and development to increase reserves and recovery.


• Contribute to integrated geological studies of the reservoirs to optimize field development plans.


• Contribute to the efficient well design and plans to reduce drilling risks by providing an accurate prognosis of geological information/boundaries, well delivery strategies and potential drilling hazards for the effective management of operations.


• Propose and hold reviews of prospects for drilling before execution including a robust Quality Well Delivery process and provide advice during drilling for effective cost management.


• Ensure recommendations and action points arising from the Quality Assurance/ Quality Control process are implemented.


• Evaluate new oil and gas exploration basins and plays for new business and portfolio growth.


• Plan, implement, coordinate and supervise the acquisition of geological and geophysical data, including new seismic acquisition and processing/ reprocessing.


• Perform all other duties that are necessary and reasonably attached to this Senior Exploration Geoscientist position and the fulfillment of its responsibilities.


• Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, Subsurface Development.

Job Requirement:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience, Geology, Earth Science, Geophysics, Physics or any related field.


• Master’s degree in Geoscience, Geology, Earth Science, Geophysics, Physics or any related field.


• PhD in Geoscience, Geology, Earth Science, Geophysics, Physics or any related field will be an advantage.

Experience:

• 10 - 15 years’ experience in a senior or lead geoscience/subsurface maturation studies position in an exploration and production company.


• At least 2 to 3 years of leading a multidisciplinary subsurface team. 

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Knowledge and Technical capabilities/ expertise in subsurface evaluation disciplines/techniques (geological, geophysical, Petroleum Engineering and specialist studies), with experience integrated evaluation of assets.


• Working knowledge of Petroleum Engineering data sets, well planning and drilling processes.


• Must have a high level of technical experience covering all fundamental areas of Geosciences, Regional Geology and Petrophysics.


• Knowledge of Petrel software. Knowledge of other subsurface interpretation software will be an advantage.


• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurship environment and work independently.


• Commercial mindset.


• Good coaching, mentoring, interpersonal and communication skills.


• Experience working in multi-national team and fostering teamwork across many cultures and nationalities.


• Play Maturation and evaluation


• Stratigraphy and regional geology


• Seismic interpretation and characterization


• Volumetrics estimation


• Data management


• PETREL and KINGDOM Software expertise


• Ability to manage and drive multidiscipline teams in a multi-cultural environment.


• Self-motivated and achievement oriented.


• Analytical mind and ability to apply constituent of management system to asset (plan, execute, measure, review feedback).


• Proven experience in team leading, supervising, developing, mentoring and motivating is essential.


• A deep understanding of operational excellence in terms of context and sustainability requirements.

Personal Attributes:

• Project Management


• Maintenance Management


• Quality Assurance


• Strategic Planning and Management.


• Business and Financial Acumen


• SHES standards, regulations and practices.


• Relationship Management


• Communication


• Teamwork and Cross Functional Collaboration


• Critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills.


• Managerial and Leadership skills, with the ability to manage.


• Readily accept views and guidance from supervisors and input from subordinates.