Senior Geosciences SME at Minim and Tonye – Port Harcourt

Minim and Tonye Nigeria Limited is recruiting a Senior Geosciences Subject Matter Expert on a contract basis in Port Harcourt to review subsurface studies, provide exploration and development assurance and advise technical teams.

Job Description / Key Responsibilities

The Senior Geosciences SME will provide expert technical advisory and assurance services covering geology, geophysics, subsurface evaluation, exploration and field development activities.

Key responsibilities include

• Review and provide technical assurance on geological and geophysical interpretations, subsurface evaluations and exploration studies.
• Assess seismic interpretation, structural mapping, stratigraphic analysis and reservoir characterisation studies.
• Review geological models, basin evaluations, prospect assessments and hydrocarbon resource estimations.
• Provide expert input into exploration strategies, appraisal programmes and field development planning.
• Evaluate subsurface uncertainties, geological risks and opportunities associated with hydrocarbon exploration and development.
• Review the integration of geological, geophysical and petrophysical data in subsurface evaluation and decision-making.
• Assess technical reports, subsurface models, geological interpretations and resource assessment methodologies.
• Support the development and implementation of geoscience standards, technical assurance procedures and subsurface evaluation frameworks.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve subsurface understanding, exploration success and field development outcomes.
• Mentor geoscientists and provide technical knowledge transfer to multidisciplinary subsurface teams.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences or a closely related discipline.
• Master’s Degree or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, Petroleum Geoscience or a relevant subsurface discipline will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 25 years of cumulative international upstream oil and gas experience.
• Extensive experience in geological interpretation, geophysics, subsurface evaluation and reservoir characterisation.
• Strong experience in exploration, appraisal, field development and integrated subsurface studies.
• Demonstrable experience working in operational or technical roles within major or medium-sized IOCs.
• Strong knowledge of international geoscience standards, subsurface evaluation methodologies and industry best practices.
• Proven experience in technical assurance, standards development and technical governance.
• Demonstrable experience mentoring geoscientists and multidisciplinary subsurface teams.