Country

  • Lagos, , Nigeria
  • Industry

  • Petroleum Engineering and Geoscience
  • Posting date

  • May 4, 2023
  • Job application is closed.

Contact

WTS Energy

  • Permanent
  • Lagos, , Nigeria
  • Competitive NGN / Year
  • Applications have closed

Website WTS Energy

SENIOR GEOSCIENTIST

May 4, 2023

Job Description

SENIOR GEOSCIENTIST

 

Job Purpose:

The Senior Geoscientist will be an active member of the Subsurface team. The candidate is expected to deliver timely, high quality geological analysis and interpretation to Company’s development operations; in line with the overall technical strategy and goals, while maintaining high professional standards.

Responsibilities and Key Objectives:

  • Seismic Interpretation, characterization, and mapping of faults & fractures at reservoir levels. Generating and utilizing seismic attributes for better characterization of fractures, faults, and other structural, stratigraphic, and sedimentary features.
  • Interpret geophysical and geological data, use geologic concepts, and integrate information from variety of geologic disciplines to develop leads, locate new exploration targets, estimate volumes and recommend drillable prospects.
  • QC, analyse and integrate geological, geophysical and production data to develop existing fields, identify upside potential and recommend optimal well placement for field development.
  • Integrate large amounts of geological, petrophysical and geophysical data to generate static models for input into reservoir simulation, reserves estimation and development planning.
  • Perform detailed reservoir characterization using advanced geological analyses to support characterization & field development, platform evaluation and well planning/ drilling operations.
  • Provide subsurface input for design of field development plans.
  • Work with drilling and reservoir engineering teams to generate well designs, evaluate, and review target location and logging requirements based on well objectives.
  • Participate in exploration and development drilling operations.
  • Work on new ventures in emerging areas including performing geophysical studies.
  • Maintain beneficial and positive relationship with government regulatory and third-party contractor service providers when necessary.
  • Support Subsurface related regulatory and compliance efforts where needed.
  • Provide guidance and mentoring to less experienced subsurface and support staff as required.

EDUCATION:

  • University degree in Geology or Geophysics – BSc. Master’s degree in geosciences is an added advantage.
  • Demonstrable technical expertise, in particular, significant experience in seismic interpretation, development of structural and stratigraphic models using well and seismic data and integrating with reservoir information.
  • Proficient in the use of workstation-based software (G&G applications and databases). Proficiency in Petrel is preferred.
  • Should have good understanding of production geology, including interpretation of fluid, test and pressure data.
  • Should have good understanding of wellsite and operations geology.
  • Good proficiency with MS office suite – Excel/PowerPoint/Word
  • Designated team player who is able to collaborate with other team members proffer solutions.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail.
  • Self-motivation and strong interpersonal skills
  • Highly flexible – ability to adapt to new project challenges and work practices.
  • 8 – 12 years relevant experience

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