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WTS Energy
Principal Exploration Geoscientist
Port Harcourt • Nigeria
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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.
Responsibilities
- 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 Principal Exploration Geoscientist position and the fulfillment of its responsibilities.
- Any other responsibilities as assigned by the Manager, Subsurface Development.
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