Production Geologist & Seismologist
- Location
- Port Harcourt
- Type of Employment
- Permanent
- Time Commitment
- Full time
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, (“Renaissance”) is a leading integrated energy company committed to advancing energy security and industrialisation across Nigeria and the African continent through sustainable and innovative solutions.
We are seeking highly performing, experienced and skilled professionals with the drive to create significant business impact.
Applicants are advised not to apply for more than one of the advertised roles. Please apply ONLY for the role that best aligns with your qualifications, skills and experience.
Job Purpose
The Production Geologist will work within a dynamic, high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary team, providing technical leadership and delivery across one of the following areas, depending on either role assignment below:
Studies
Deliver a step change in reservoir characterisation and modelling across the full Opportunity Realisation Process, from opportunity identification through to Final Investment Decision (FID). The role is accountable for front‑end project delivery and supports the achievement of the company’s growth ambitions.
Operations
Provide production geology support to deliver top‑quartile well proposals, well execution activities (new wells, workovers, and abandonment), and the systematic capture and documentation of learnings from delivered well projects. The role also provides Production Geology discipline support to Field Management teams within the wider Asset organisation, including WRFM and hydrocarbon resource management activities.
Responsibilities
Studies Production Geologist
• Analyse and integrate relevant geoscience data(seismic, well logs, bio-strat, cores, SWS etc.) to develop robust static reservoir models.
• Generate realistic depth maps from production seismology outputs, honouring key geological controls such as fluid contacts, well tops, fills, and seismic amplitudes.
• Undertake small to medium-scale seismic interpretation projects as required.
• Deliver compliant static models, including the quantification of static subsurface uncertainties and effective transfer of models to Reservoir Engineers.
• Collaborate with Well Engineers to plan and optimise well paths while identifying and mitigating potential drilling hazards.
• Contribute to integrated milestone reviews, presenting technical work for endorsement and ensuring timely approval by relevant Technical Authorities.
• Provide Production Geology (PG) discipline support within integrated teams, ensuring no project milestone slippage attributable to geoscience inputs.
• Support the timely delivery of project maturation milestones through compliant and fit‑for‑purpose PG subsurface evaluations.
For an Operations Production Geologist
• Analyse and integrate geoscience data (seismic, well logs, production data, etc.) to support the development of high‑quality well proposals.
• Work closely with Well Engineers to plan and optimise well trajectories, ensuring well objectives are achieved while mitigating geological and drilling risks.
• Coordinate the preparation of well proposals and ensure compliance with mandatory PG, DEM1, and DEP standards.
• Act as geological liaison and Wellsite PG/PE, supporting the safe and effective delivery of planned wells and ensuring clear communication of well outcomes; this responsibility may extend across multiple assets.
• Ensure the timely documentation of PG inputs and coordinate mandatory End‑of‑Well Reports (EOWR) for all drilled wells.
• Participate in internal and external stakeholder engagements, including the presentation of preliminary well results to regulatory authorities and JV partners, and addressing PG‑related queries.
• Provide PG support to other asset clusters in screening WRFM opportunities, maturing WRFM proposals, and delivering HCIIP for assigned fields, as required.
Job Dimension
Studies Production Geologist
• Delivery of approximately 20–30 static models per year in support of Field Development Plans.
• Well Planning for 10 to 20 planned new drills and sidetrack wells annually
Operations Production Geologist
• Delivery support for approximately:
o 7–10 new drill wells per year
o 3–4 workovers per year
o 3–4 abandonment wells per year
• Support across three major Asset clusters (FMTs), comprising:
o ~30 active fields (over 60 discovered fields)
o ~380 wells (producing and shut in with potential)
o ~180 reservoirs
• Operational support to approximately 2+1 rigs/HWUs and five intervention units.
Supervisory Level: Individual Contributor
Requirements
Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics, Physics or related geoscience discipline with at least 9 years relevant work experience.
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
• Strong understanding of other Petroleum Engineering and Geoscience disciplines, including Petrophysics (PP), Reservoir Engineering (RE), Production Technology (PT), and Geophysics (GPH).
• Strong awareness of Subsurface HSE Critical Uncertainties and DEPs applicable to FDP and Well Proposal delivery.
• Skilled level competence in communication, technical reporting, and collaborative teamwork.
• Proven interpersonal, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex and uncertain environments, with demonstrated adaptability and resilience.
Studies Production Geologist:
• Proven experience in 3D static and integrated reservoir modelling, subsurface uncertainty evaluation and management, field review studies, and Field Development Planning (FDP).
• Demonstrated capability in static resource volume estimation, reservoir geology, well delivery support, Opportunity Realisation Standards (ORS), and geological mapping within development and/or exploration environments.
• Good understanding of Subsurface HSE Critical Uncertainties and Design Engineering Practices (DEPs) as they relate to FDP and Well Proposal delivery.
• Skill level competence in:
o Static resource volume estimation, classification, and reporting
o Static reservoir modelling
o Reservoir geology
o Geological well design and execution
o Geological data and information management
• Knowledge to skill level competence in quantitative reservoir characterisation and geohazard assessment.
• Knowledge level competence in Structural Geology.
• A good understanding of geostatistics is desirable.
Operations Production Geologist:
• Experience in well delivery, including opportunity maturation, planning, proposal preparation, execution monitoring, and wellsite operations.
• Good understanding of reservoir modelling, subsurface uncertainty evaluation and management, and the ability to update models using well execution results.
• Sound knowledge of resource volume evaluation, classification, and reporting.
• Skill level competence in:
o Geological well design, execution, and well support
o Static resource volume estimation
• Knowledge to skill level competence in:
o Static reservoir modelling
o WRFM (Wells, Reservoir, Facilities Management)
o Geological data and information management
• Knowledge level competence in quantitative reservoir characterisation and geohazard assessment.
Scam Alert:
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited does not request monetary payments (e.g. insurance policy, visa/work permit, HUET or HSSE training, special job offer, etc.) for employment.
Individuals who are interested in opportunities within our organization will find open positions listed on the company websites Careers – Renaissance when available.
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited does not make use of employment forms; neither does the Company process CVs that have not been submitted through the proper websites: Careers – Renaissance.
All successful applicants who receive an offer of employment from Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited would have been required to go through a formal and transparent recruitment process.
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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