Reservoir Geologist (Lagos/Port-Harcourt) is Required at Total Nigeria: March 22,2011

Total is a leading multinational energy company with 96,387 employees and operations in more than 130 countries. Together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, Total is the fifth largest publicly-traded integrated international oil and gas company in the world (1).

Total engages in all aspects of the petroleum industry, including Upstream operations (oil and gas exploration, development and production, LNG) and Downstream operations (refining, marketing and the trading and shipping of crude oil and petroleum products). Total is also a major actor in chemicals (base and specialty chemicals). In addition, Total has interests in the coal mining and power generation sector and is developing complementary next generation energy activities (solar, biomass, nuclear).

Total's worldwide operations are conducted through three business segments:

Oil and gas Exploration and Production

Trading and Shipping

Base Chemicals (Petrochemicals and Fertilizers) and Specialty Chemicals


We seek qualified candidates for the below position,

RESERVOIR GEOLOGIST (10016566)

Job Type
Company : Tepng


Contract : permanent position (local)


Branch : Exploration Production


Location : Nigeria – Lagos Or Phc


Interviews will take place in : Port-Harcourt


Starting date : As soon as possible


Salary : According to profile and experience

Job description
TASKS

-Participate in the realization of the most appropriate studies and geological models that will make it possible to evaluate reserves of discoveries and proven reservoirs.

-Ensure the geological consistency of dynamic models.

-Carry out reservoir appraisal and development, in terms of geology and in interaction with geophysics.

-Follow up of specialists and dedicated teams involved in geological studies for the asset.

-Take part in the estimation of the Group’s reserves.

-Guarantee compliance with professional area codes of practice.

-Be part of a team representing Reservoir Geology in an affiliate and/or with partners.
ACTIVITIES

-Analyze and Validate geological data together with the Operation Geologists

-Implement the consistency of specialist studies

-Conduct the quality of static data syntheses

-Participate to the conception of geological models and to the static and dynamic data syntheses

-Estimate and quantify uncertainties

-Participate in the development of dynamic models and Ensure the geological consistency of the dynamic model

-Ensure the assessment of volumes in place and related uncertainties

-Ensure the development of reference field databases

-Take part in delineation or development scheme programmes. Define, the reservoir domain, related study and/or acquisition programmes

-Follow up deadlines and objectives

-Represent the 2G in technical meetings with partners (occasionnal)

-Submit results to ad hoc internal committees
The jobholder ensures and quality controls the integration of geological data in the G & G studies and databases

-Participate to the quality of the geological work leading to reliable static modelling as input in field evaluation.

-Participate to the follow up of drilling, log data acquisition and interpretation. Must be proactive when required.

Must work with the latest tools and methods and stay on top of new emerging technology.

Required skills
Education

BSc , MSc in geology

Experience

At least 3 years experience

Skills

Strong communication with other disciplines (geophysics, reservoir, drilling and operations).