Senior Geoscientist, Exploration Portfolio Management, Non-Operated Projects & New Ventures at Oando Plc

Oando Plc is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions provider with a proud heritage. It has a primary listing on the Nigeria Stock Exchange and a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. With shared values of Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion and Professionalism (TRIPP).

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Geoscientist, Exploration Portfolio Management, Non-Operated Projects & New Ventures

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Coordinator, Exploration Portfolio and New Ventures

Job Summary

• To generate, analyze, and interpret geoscientific and economic data to support portfolio optimization, technical reviews, and decision-making processes to support the Assistant Manager.

Key Responsibilities Areas (KRAs) and Initiatives
Geoscience Analysis:

• Conduct seismic interpretation, mapping, prospect evaluation, and volumetric/resource assessments for portfolio opportunities.
• Generate analytical reports, presentations, and documentation to support the Assistant Manager and Deputy Manager in decision-making.

Portfolio Data Support:

• Maintain and update portfolio datasets, dashboards, and technical documentation under the direction of the Assistant Manager.
• Improve prospect maturity by ensuring risk and resource estimates are validated using up-to-date technical data.

Non-Operated Project Input:

• Review technical reports from partners, provide feedback, and identify risks and opportunities for the company’s interests.
• Strengthen Joint Venture (JV) performance by ensuring timely and effective communication follow-ups with partners.

New Ventures Screening:

• Carry out technical reviews, basin analysis, and data integration for new venture opportunities.
• Accelerate screening throughput by maintaining timelines and reducing bottlenecks in the opportunity evaluation process.
• Reduce technical risk by ensuring resource estimates are cross-checked against historical data and geotechnical benchmarks.

Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance, and Decision Support:

• Deliver high-quality decision support by ensuring strategic analyses are completed within agreed timelines.
• Improve stakeholder trust and influence by addressing feedback, tracking resolution rates, and managing perceptions proactively.
• Prevent project delays and compliance breaches by ensuring timely approvals, regulatory reviews, and audit follow-ups

Qualifications and Experience Requirements
Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Geophysics, or related geoscience discipline.

Required Professional Certifications / Accreditations / Registrations:

• Membership in professional associations such as the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) and Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS).

Minimum Years of Experience and Relevant Areas

• 4 - 7 years of experience in oil and gas exploration or geoscience roles.

Proven Experience in:

• Seismic data interpretation, mapping, and petroleum systems analysis.
• Non-operated joint ventures, including technical assurance, operator engagement, and alignment with partner strategies.
• Exposure to economic assessments, farm-in/farm-out negotiations, and development of commercial cases for exploration projects.
• Portfolio management processes and exploration economics is desirable.
• Technical reporting in exploration portfolio management, petroleum systems analysis, risk and uncertainty assessment, and economic evaluations.
• Knowledge of digital tools (Decision Space - Halliburton software, Petrel - Schlumberger software, Decision Analysis Tools (Palisade software), Basin Modelling (ARCGIS).

Additional Qualifications / Certifications or Experience (Desirable but Not Mandatory)

• Master’s degree in Petroleum Geosciences or related field is an advantage.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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