Production Geologist - HLP at Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited - WTS Energy

WTS Energy - Our client, Heritage Energy Operational Services Limited (HEOSL) is a leading indigenous energy company in Nigeria, committed to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions. As the operator of the OML 30 asset, HEOSL plays a pivotal role in Nigeria's oil and gas sector, focusing on maximizing production while adhering to the highest standards of environmental and operational excellence.

They are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Geologist - HLP

Location: Lagos
Department: Development & Exploration

Job Summary

• This HLP role provides hands-on exposure to subsurface mapping, well correlation, and field development activities, aimed at developing the candidate into a competent production geologist. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the candidate will support reservoir characterization and contribute to maximizing recovery from OML-30’s mature assets.
• The successful candidate will join a competent team of geoscientists responsible for subsurface interpretation, to maximize the value of our oil and gas assets to both enhance hydrocarbon production and optimize field development (plans).
• He/she will mainly work in the Subsurface team and with the Petroleum Engineering Functions to address technical deliverables as assigned by the team leadership.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in generating structural and stratigraphic maps to support reservoir models and development plans.
• Integrate well logs, core data, and seismic interpretations to define reservoir architecture.
• Participate in well planning, including geological prognosis and real-time monitoring during drilling.
• Collaborate with reservoir engineers and petrophysicists to support volumetric estimation and recovery factor evaluations.
• Monitor production trends in relation to geological heterogeneity and reservoir continuity.
• Maintain and update geologic databases and subsurface models using industry-standard software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom).
• Support the preparation of field development plans and reserves reviews.
• Ensure data management practices comply with regulatory and HSE standards.

Qualifications

• B.Sc. at 2nd Class Upper Division in Geology, Geophysics, or Geosciences or related field from an accredited university. M. Sc. is an advantage
• Mandatory NYSC discharge certificate
• 3 - 5 years of relevant work experience (including internship & NYSC in the Oil & Gas sector is advantageous).
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with attention to detail and safety-conscious mindset.
• Willingness to travel to remote field locations within the Niger Delta for hands on drilling related activities.

Skills and Competences:

• Reservoir and structural geology interpretation
• Well log correlation and facies analysis
• Basic seismic interpretation and fault mapping
• Volumetric calculations and reservoir partitioning
• Knowledge of well planning and geosteering support
• Proficiency in Petrel, Techlog, or similar software
• Familiarity with production geoscience workflows.

Application Closing Date
24th June, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online