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Geologist

Lagos, Lagos, ng💼 Full-time🗓 2016-08-09 → 2026-09-25

Core

Interpret geophysical data (seismic, well logs) to forecast extraction locations, generate structural/sedimentary plans for oil trap identification, and characterize reservoirs.

Role type

Exploration Geologist (Petroleum)

Builds

Well plans, seismic interpretations, lithological correlation models, and reservoir characterization reports.

Domain

Upstream petroleum (oil & gas exploration)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Seismic data interpretation, well log evaluation, lithological correlation, structural geology, sedimentology, reservoir characterization, petrophysical parameter evaluation, fault and horizon picking, geological mapping, risk assessment for natural disasters

Preferred skills

Postgraduate qualification in Petroleum Geology or Geophysics, experience with Decision Space Cuosciences, Petrel, Seisworks, Stratworks, writing research papers

Technologies

Landmark Application, Decision Space Cuosciences, Petrel, Seisworks, Stratworks

Responsibilities

Provide quality 2D and 3D interpretations to drive well plan generation; conduct subsurface studies in various stratigraphy and structural settings; analyze geological data using industry standard software; map prospect and exploration phase data; research log and seismic data; interpret horizons and major faults; assess extraction risks and natural disasters; survey and map geologically promising sites.

Seniority

Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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