Operations Geologist

Job Summary:

The Operations Geologist will be responsible for the planning and execution of ExxonMobil’s drill-wells in Nigeria The work assignment consists of specialization in one or more of the following areas: (a) Pore Pressure Prediction and in-situ stress analysis, (b) Site Investigation (shallow Hazard) interpretation, and (c) Geo-steering, Well planning/Designing and Operations Geology support

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate Safety leadership and uphold ExxonMobil’s Safety culture ensuring No Spills and the Nobody Gets Hurt, both in the office and if required, on the rig site.
• Strong understanding of Integrated Pore Pressure Prediction and Surveillance
• Strong understanding of Site Investigation including Shallow Drilling Hazards Evaluation (top-hole prognosis) and riserless drilling geohazards
• Assist, if necessary, in wellsite-based activities, including selection of casing seats, geosteering, wireline logging, coring and formation testing programs.
• Review and analysis of geologic evaluation programs and service company performance on a well by well or monthly/quarterly basis to identify and address areas with room for improvement.
• Compile and distribute final well reports, logs, and supporting documents to all parties in a timely fashion.
• Present technical work to Subsurface and Wells teams including but not limited to TD protocol reviews, pre-spud meetings and after-action reviews
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Requirements:

• The ideal candidate must possess the following requirements:
• Ph.D. or Masters degree in Geoscience (Geology or Geophysics) and a Bachelors degree with a minimum of second class upper in Geology, Geophysics or Physics
• Minimum of three (3) continuous years of relevant industry experience
• NYSC discharge or exemption certificate

Experience:

• Fluent in both written and spoken English, have good organizational and coordination skills, and be able to work well with others
• Open to Flexible work hours
• Experience as an Operations Geologist
• Offshore and Deep Water (Barge, Jackup, MODU) drilling experience
• Offshore experience including platform/deviated well drilling with associated technologies (e.g. LWD, WL)
• Experience with mud logging; cuttings description; real-time image logs; and correlating them to determine lithology and well path.
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Method of Application

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