Senior Production Seismologist at SEPLAT Nigeria

SEPLAT - 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 has become a leading indigenous oil and gas operator in Nigeria. The company has increased its production and reserves year-on-year and has grown revenues and net profit in each year since it commenced operations. The company’s production has maintained a remarkable growth trajectory, rising from a gross operated oil production of 14,000 barrels per day at inception to its current daily crude oil production of around 60,000 barrels per day. The OMLs have a combined proven and probable reserve in excess of 500 million barrels of liquid hydrocarbon and gas reserves in excess of 1.6TCF. These provide a platform for significant potential growth.

SEPLAT is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Senior Production Seismologist

Location: Lagos

Principal Accountabilities

• Perform key seismic interpretation tasks: seismic-to-well tie, velocity model analysis, evaluate depth conversion methodologies and mapping.
• Compute GRV and provide necessary input to support field development planning of producing fields, appraisals and prospects.
• Evaluate new business (technical and economical evaluations) opportunities and participate in data room exercises.
• Provide regional basin studies from seismic perspective.
• Design and update of geophysical projects and models.
• Calculate volumetrics (STOIIP, GIIP) and reserves for fields and prospects.
• Prepare relevant parts of well programme in collaboration with geologists, drilling and reservoir engineers.
• Assist in preparation of appraisal and development programmes.
• Assess subsurface risk for opportunities.
• Assess geophysical risk analysis for optimal well locations.
• Have in depth knowledge of fault, fracture detection and pore pressure prediction, and be able to incorporate such interpretations into 3D geologic models.
• Provide seismic attribute analyses to model rock properties, sedimentary facies and depositional architecture.
• Prepare and present materials as required to both internal and third parties stakeholders.
• Demonstrate good overview of all aspects of surface seismic acquisition and processing of both 3D and VSP.
• Capacity to mentor junior geoscientists and communicate effectively with peers, field staff and management.
• Have knowledge of Quantitative Interpretation (QI) methods and tools.
• Demonstrate strong teamwork skills in a multicultural environment.

Overall Desired Skills and Experience
Job Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Minimum qualification of B.Sc. in Geology/Geophysics with at least 15 years (senior) or 20 years (principal) work experience in an active operating E&P company. Higher degrees will be added advantage.

Competencies:

• Good working knowledge of core disciplines in petroleum geology such as Seismic, Production and Reservoir Geology.
• Excellent abilities to use modern software and all available tools.
• Exhibit excellent knowledge of well planning and operational geophysical aspects of well execution.
• Have capability to build geological models and support relevant disciplines in developing integrated models for asset management.
• Have ability to QA/QC work from other geologists as well as mentor/coach junior geophysicists.

Application Closing Date
Not Stated.

Method of Application
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