Operations / Wellsite Geologist III - Offshore at Scruples Resource Limited

Scruples Resources Limited is a Premier Oil and Gas Support Services Provider. Established in Lagos, Nigeria, Scruples Resources Limited stands as a distinguished leader in the oil and gas industry. We specialize in delivering comprehensive support services, encompassing consultancy, logistics, procurement, engineering, manpower provisioning, and personnel training.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operations / Wellsite Geologist III - Offshore

Location: Akwa Ibom
Employment Type: Contract (Offshore)

Main Functions

• Interpret and Integrate geological data and provide well-site geological support for drilling wells in oil fields.
• This Includes delivering optimized horizontal well bore placement, final well reports, updated horizontal well cross-sections, maps and formation evaluation logs for recent and previously drilled wells.
• Provide geological support for interdisciplinary reservoir study and field development plans. Develop and mentor less experience staff.

Tasks and Responsibilities
Core Wellsite Geological Services:
The primary responsibility of the Wellsite Geologist is the supervision of all wellsite geological personnel and operations, ensuring top-tier quality assurance for all geological data acquisition and reporting:

• Geological Monitoring: Actively monitor and supervise mudlogging, Logging While Drilling (LWD), and Wireline (WL) logging operations.
• Coring Operations: Oversee core handling, processing, and overall monitoring of coring operations.
• Quality & Auditing: Audit geological services when appropriate to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Reporting: Compile and distribute comprehensive Well Completion Reports and daily geological updates.

Coordination of Wellsite Geological Activities:
Serve as the "Operations Geologist" to coordinate, monitor, and administer all company-operated wellsite geotechnical activities:

• Pre-Drill Planning: Participate in the planning phases prior to spudding.
• Vendor Management: Act as the primary point of contact for third-party geological service vendors and review/verify invoices for geological services.
• Data & Communication: Monitor and coordinate data acquisition/analysis, disseminate critical information to stakeholders, and participate in regular teleconferences and meetings.
• Post-Drill Logistics: Coordinate the shipment of core samples, logs, and reports, and complete special ad-hoc projects as required.

Abnormal Pressure Surveillance:

• Ensure all abnormal pressure parameters are meticulously monitored and captured on a pressure evaluation log.
• Review pressure data with the Company Operations Geologist and Drilling Supervisors as required.
• Generate and distribute detailed reports compiling parameters, observations, and interpretations.

Skills and Qualifications
Education & Certifications:

• Education: B.Sc or MS in Geology from a recognized institution.
• Offshore Safety Certifications: Must hold current OPITO-approved certifications in Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), Sea Survival, $H_2S$ (Hydrogen Sulfide) Awareness.
• Certifications must be current and valid for the anticipated duration of the project.
• Physical Fitness: Must be in good physical condition and fully comply with all project health, safety, rig, and country-specific offshore requirements.

Technical Experience:

• Industry Experience: Proven track record working as a Wellsite Geologist, specifically in offshore environments including platform and deviated well drilling.
• Technical Operations: Extensive experience with mudlogging, cuttings description, real-time image logs, and correlating data to determine lithology and well paths.
• Drilling Technology: Strong understanding of directional drilling, well planning, depth control measurements, and Bottom Hole Assemblies (BHAs).
• Geological Modeling: Experience applying structural geology concepts to assess reservoir compartmentalization/communication, and collaborating with geologic modelers to integrate maps into 3D geologic models.
• Candidates must have at least 3years of experience in the oil and gas industry

Soft Skills:

• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively within an integrated asset team environment.

Application Closing Date
31st July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their updates CV to: recruitmentscruplesresourceltd@gmail.com using the job title as the subject of the mail.

Note

• Please carefully review the job requirements, skills, and job location before applying.
• Candidates whose CVs do not align with the job description will be disqualified from the recruitment process. It is essential to pay attention to the job description!
• Any candidate who submits their CV without following this instruction will be disqualified and not shortlisted.
• Candidates must have at least 3years of experience in the oil and gas industry and any candidate who apply without this experience will have their CVs rejected immediately.
• Only qualified candidates who meet the requirements for this position will be contacted. Therefore, please ensure your CV aligns with the role before applying.
• Do not apply just for the sake of applying. Take your time, align your CV with the job requirements and specifications before submitting it.This is very important.
• Do Not Send Your Certificate, Training Certification, NYSC, SSCE, or B.Sc. Certificate. All these are not needed — only your CV!.
• This role is strictly for Nigerians. No expatriates should apply, please.