Head, Geology & Geophysics at an Undisclosed Oil Exploration and Production Company – Niger Delta

An oil exploration and production company in the Niger Delta is recruiting a Head of Geology and Geophysics to set geoscience direction, lead subsurface assessment and support exploration and field development decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define the geoscience strategy, exploration objectives and technical standards for resource evaluation and interpretation.
• Lead geological, geophysical and petrophysical evaluation, mapping and integrated reservoir modelling using well, seismic, production and reservoir data.
• Advise on field development plans, asset acquisitions, resource estimates, exploration, appraisal and development opportunities.
• Work with subsurface specialists to integrate geological and geophysical data into field development and drilling programmes.
• Coordinate with drilling, reservoir and facilities engineers to address subsurface requirements and facility constraints.
• Review exploration and production portfolios, capital priorities and subsurface risks for senior leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable operating, environmental, safety and regulatory instructions and represent the company with relevant agencies.
• Identify additional recovery opportunities, workovers and drilling candidates by integrating well logs, seismic and static or dynamic models.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geology or Geophysics with at least second-class upper; a relevant master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least 20 years of relevant experience in an upstream company.
• Proficiency in geoscience tools such as Landmark and Petrel and experience constructing geological and reservoir models.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork under pressure and willingness to travel at short notice.

Remuneration

Attractive and above industry average.