Chief Production Geologist at SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company

SEPLAT Petroleum Development Company ("SEPLAT") is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company incorporated and operating in Nigeria with a strategic focus on Nigeria. The company was founded in 2009 by Shebah Petroleum Development Company Limited and Platform Petroleum (Joint Ventures) Limited for the purpose of investing in Nigerian oil and gas opportunities. Maurel & Prom, a French independent oil company, subsequently acquired a 45 per cent equity interest in SEPLAT; this interest was later spun-off to form Maurel & Prom Nigeria S.A (now Maurel & Prom International)

In July 2010, it acquired a 45 per cent participating interest in three producing assets (OMLs 4, 38 and 41) and was appointed operator of these portfolio of three on-shore producing oil and gas leases located in the prolific western Niger Delta basin of Edo and Delta states. The 45% participating interest in these OMLs were acquired from SPDC, Total (E&P) Nigeria and NAOC. At the beginning, SEPLAT was in JV partnership with NNPC (Nigerian National Petroleum Co-operation) until NNPC transferred its 55% interest to NPDC (Nigeria Petroleum Development Company). SEPLAT is the operator of these assets in the NPDC/SEPLAT Joint Venture.

SEPLAT is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Chief Production Geologist

Location: Lagos

Job Description

• Mentor, and provide guidance for career and skill development for the production geology staff; and ensure best disciple practices are followed across the organization
• Provide functional oversight of discipline processes, standard and procedures across the organization. Ensuring consistency with the company’s strategy and adherence to petroleum engineering best practices.
• Ensuring workflow between production geologists and other technical groups is effective and efficient
• Establish and maintain an appropriate portfolio of projects, regularly reviewing projects in field, ensuring decision points are developed & maintained, and project deadlines & budgets are met. Define clear and achievable objectives and ensuring all projects are consistent with the Company’s strategic needs.
• Co-ordinate, lead, disseminate and communicate key geo-scientific developments derived both from internal and external research programs and manage exploration links with research projects and education establishments.
• Develop technical and leadership skills in all team members, providing regular, constructive feedback and coaching and ensuring that succession plans & career development plans are in place & current.
• Participate in special technical projects: peer reviews, audits, technical reviews, troubleshooting, asset acquisition, etc.
• Set corporate standards for the discipline community to provide a basis for assuring the quality of deliverables.
• Assist with creation of realistic and well-justified annual budget requests and track budget activities.

Desired Skills and Experience

• BSc. Geology, with 15-20 years' experience.
• Candidates with a sound postgraduate degree with 14 years' experience may be considered.
• Solid knowledge of Niger Delta geology is required.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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