Senior Geoscientist at WTS Energy

WTS Energy provides recruitment and manpower services for the global oil and gas and energy industries. We supply engineers and consultants to our clients' projects and operations, and perform employment outsourcing services such as workforce management in oil and gas regions around the world. WTS Energy operates globally with offices in 14 countries and is operational in over 50 countries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Geoscientist

Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Roles / Responsibilities
Geological Analysis:

• Conduct comprehensive geological analysis, including well log interpretation, seismic interpretation, and core analysis.
• Integrate geological data to generate accurate geological models and maps.
• Identify and assess potential drilling locations for optimum resource extraction.

Site Characterization:

• Conduct site characterization studies to support construction and installation projects.
• Evaluate subsurface conditions and provide geologic input for foundation design and construction planning.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure geologic considerations are integrated into construction and installation processes.

Reservoir Management:

• Manage reservoir characterization activities to optimize crude refining processes.
• Utilize advanced reservoir modeling techniques to assess reservoir performance and guide production enhancement strategies.
• Provide input for reservoir simulation studies to optimize production and recovery.

Risk Assessment:

• Conduct risk assessments related to geological factors and provide mitigation strategies.
• Evaluate environmental risks and ensure compliance with regulations related to geological aspects of the project.

Technical Leadership:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior geoscience staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers, geophysicists, and environmental scientists, to achieve project goals.

Qualifications / Experience
Education:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Geoscience, Geology, or a related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in geoscience roles within the oil and gas industry.
• Proven track record of successful contributions to maintenance, installation construction, and crude refining projects.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in geological modeling software and reservoir simulation tools.
• Strong analytical and interpretative skills in well log and seismic data.

Project Management:

• Experience managing geological aspects of complex projects.
• Demonstrated ability to work within project timelines and budgets.

Communication Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex geological concepts to multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Regulatory Knowledge:

• In-depth knowledge of relevant environmental and safety regulations permitting processes applicable to the project location.
• Experience ensuring compliance with geological aspects of regulatory requirements.

Team Collaboration:

• Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience leading and contributing to cross-functional project teams.

Certification:

• Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) or equivalent professional certification.

Software Proficiency:

• Experience with geotechnical software (e.g., FLAC, SLOPE/W, Bentley PLAXIS).

Application Closing Date
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