Senior Geoscientist at Ralds and Agate Limited

Ralds & Agate is a Business Management Consulting firm focused on providing People and Process related solutions to businesses, communities and organizations within and outside Africa. Our focus is on People and Processes. Developing the potential within our people. to improve business practices, unleash creativity and enhance industrial productivity.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Geoscientist

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in exploration, development, or production geoscience within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong proficiency in seismic interpretation, geological modeling, and reservoir characterization.
• Expertise in geoscience software (e.g., Petrel, Kingdom, GeoGraphix).
• Experience in basin analysis, sedimentology, stratigraphy, and structural geology.
• Proven ability to assess and mitigate subsurface risks in exploration and development projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with deepwater, offshore, or unconventional reservoirs.
• Knowledge of machine learning applications in geosciences.
• Membership in professional organizations (e.g., AAPG, SEG, SPE).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geoscientific studies to assess hydrocarbon potential in exploration and development projects.
• Integrate geological, geophysical, and petrophysical data to enhance reservoir characterization and well placement strategies.
• Interpret seismic data and generate geological models for prospect evaluation.
• Assess subsurface risks and uncertainties in exploration and field development planning.
• Develop and present technical reports, maps, and reservoir models to stakeholders.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior geoscientists.
• Collaborate with geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and drilling teams to optimize exploration and production outcomes.
• Utilize advanced geoscience software for data interpretation, modeling, and analysis.
• Support decision-making in new ventures, acreage evaluations, and farm-in/farm-out opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, environmental policies, and safety standards.
• Stay updated with emerging geoscience technologies and best practices in hydrocarbon exploration.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.