GEOSCIENCE - OPERATIONS / WELLSITE GEOLOGIST III AT NAUTILUS NIGERIA ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION LIMITED | ENGINEERING JOBS IN LAGOS

About Company:

NNEC makes available to the oil and gas industry, worldwide experience and reputation in Engineering and Project Support Services. Specifically, for Engineering - Conceptual Design, Front End Engineering, Detail Design of Oil and Gas related facilities, and Production of “As-Built” CADD Drawings of Oil and Gas facilities. 

Job Description:

We are seeking a high-velocity and technically elite Operations / Wellsite Geologist III to anchor our drilling and field development operations in Lagos. In the high-stakes offshore environment, success is defined by "Borehole Sovereignty"—the ability to harmonize real-time LWD/Wireline data with the clinical precision required for optimized horizontal well placement and abnormal pressure surveillance. This role is designed for a "Geological Architect" with 15–25 years of experience who can blend "Rig-Site Grit" (supervising mudlogging and coring) with the "Strategic Diplomacy" required to mentor junior staff and lead interdisciplinary reservoir studies.

Requirements:

1. Borehole Orchestration & Real-Time Navigation

• Wellpath Sovereignty: Deliver optimized horizontal wellbore placement through the clinical interpretation of real-time image logs and cuttings description, ensuring maximum reservoir exposure.

• Geotechnical Governance: Coordinate and monitor all Company-operated wellsite geotechnical activities, serving as the primary "Source of Authority" for LWD and Wireline operations.

• Structural Synthesis: Apply advanced structural geology concepts to assess reservoir compartmentalization and communication, ensuring the well path respects complex fault geometries.

2. Operational Integrity & Surveillance Logic

• Pressure Sovereignty: Execute high-fidelity Abnormal Pressure Surveillance, ensuring all parameters are captured and reviewed with Drilling Supervisors to de-risk kicks or lost circulation.

• Acquisition Stewardship: Supervise all wellsite personnel (mudloggers, LWD engineers) to ensure the clinical quality assurance of all geological data acquisition and reporting.

• Pre-Drill Architecture: Lead pre-drill planning and serve as the technical point of contact for third-party geological service vendors and offshore stakeholders.

3. Data Integration & Institutional Mentorship

• Model Synchronization: Collaborate with geologic modelers to incorporate updated maps and interpretations into 3D geologic models, ensuring the "Digital Twin" of the reservoir is accurate.

• Narrative Reporting: Compile and distribute high-fidelity Well Completion Reports and final formation evaluation logs, providing a clinical audit trail of the drilling campaign.

• Human Capital Evolution: Develop and mentor less experienced geosciences staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence and safety-first operational discipline.

Qualifications and Skills:

Professional Profile

• Education: BS/MS in Geology from a recognized institution (MBA/MSc preferred).

• Experience: 15–25 years of robust experience in wellsite geology, specifically within offshore platform and deviated well environments.

• Certifications: Current OPITO (HUET, Sea Survival, H2S) certifications are mandatory for offshore deployment.

Core Competencies

• Technological Mastery: Deep expertise in LWD, Wireline, Mudlogging, and BHA (Bottom Hole Assembly) configurations.

• Analytical Grit: Proficiency in real-time image log interpretation, depth control measurements, and lithological correlation.

• Operational Diplomacy: Strong organizational skills to manage third-party vendors and work within integrated asset teams.

Salary

Application Closing Date: Not specified

Application Instructions:

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: infonnec1@nnecltd.com using the position as subject of email.