Edwin Drake is a specialist Oil and Gas Recruitment Consultancy operating primarily across the Upstream Oil and Gas Industry, with a strong focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.
At Edwin Drake we understand the challenges of recruiting in countries where the local content is of utmost importance such as Nigeria and Angola. This in-depth market knowledge has enabled us to build a strategic network of professionals across these regions, who are either based locally or in the Diaspora as well as expatriates with proven experience and success in these countries.
Edwin Drake is currently representing a rapidly growing Africa focused International E&P organisation, who are seeking to identify an experienced 3D Seismic Interpreter. This individual will be part of their New Ventures Exploration Team who are currently assessing various assets across the Eastern African region.
ED is recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Seismic Interpreter
Location: Nigeria
Responsibilities
- Interpreting data of seismic sections (3D and 2D sections of the earth's crust) from surveys, satellites and acoustic measurements;
- Using data to generate maps and cross sections of the earth's structure to locate oil-bearing strata, etc.;
- Analysing and generating scientific and numerical data;
- Conducting detailed analyses of current exploration fields for data that may have a bearing on new wells, looking at how productive they are likely to be and whether there may be any structural problems to consider;
- Using a combination of well and seismic data to convert map structures from time to depth in order to know how deep drilling needs to be;
- Analysing seismic data for sub-surface engineering applications;
- Interpreting seismic data for environmental assessments and geological research;
- Writing scientific reports;
- Delivering technical presentations to clients at the end of a project;
- Advising and consulting with clients and colleagues;
- Sharing information within a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
- Min 10 - 15 years' oil and gas industry experience with Experience in Offshore East Africa (i.e. Tanzania, Madagascar, Mozambique).
- Bachelor's Degree in Geoscience or equivalent.
- Strong Experience with IHS Kingdom Suite and Petrel.
- Experience with Prospect Generation.
Remuneration
- From $100,000 USD per annum.
Application Closing Date
Not Stated.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online