Are you a seasoned geoscientist looking to drive impactful exploration and drilling decisions? Seplat Energy, one of Nigeria’s leading independent oil and gas companies, is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Operations Geologist to join its dynamic Geoscience Department.
As an Operations Geologist at Seplat Energy, you will play a pivotal role in offshore drilling programs and real-time subsurface evaluations, guiding complex well planning, mitigating geological risks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
Why Join Seplat Energy as an Operations Geologist?
The oil and gas industry thrives on precision, collaboration, and geological insight. This role places you at the intersection of geoscience and drilling, empowering you to contribute to the exploration and extraction of Nigeria’s vital energy resources while advancing your expertise in HPHT environments, LWD/MWD services, and formation evaluation workflows.
Seplat Energy offers a highly innovative and safety-focused working environment that promotes professional growth and technical leadership.
Job Overview
| Position | Operations Geologist |
| Location | Lagos & Offshore Locations |
| Industry | Oil & Gas / Energy |
| Department | Geoscience – Seplat Energy |
| Experience Level | 7–10 Years |
| Requisition ID | 523 |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Application Deadline | August 1, 2025 |
Key Responsibilities
As an Operations Geologist at Seplat Energy, your daily tasks will include:
- Conducting Integrated Pore Pressure Prediction (IP3) and geohazard assessments.
- Developing geological well prognoses and optimizing casing designs.
- Supervising and supporting real-time wellsite geology, coring, LWD, and MWD services.
- Supporting formation evaluation (FE) planning, data acquisition, and wellsite logistics.
- Providing guidance on geosteering, casing seat selection, and formation testing.
- Reviewing and approving Ready To Drill (RTD) permits with regulators.
- Ensuring timely delivery of final well reports and geological documentation.
- Evaluating and monitoring mud logging, wireline logging, biostratigraphy, and FE tools.
- Collaborating closely with drilling, reservoir engineering, and geology teams to optimize reservoir access.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- B.Sc. in Geology or Geophysics with minimum 2.1.
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Geoscience disciplines preferred.
- 7–10 years of operational experience in wellsite geology and offshore drilling.
- Familiarity with HPHT, MPD, Jack-up/Platform/Deviated well drilling.
- Expertise in LWD/WL tools, borehole imaging, coring operations, geohazard assessments.
- Skilled in Petrel, Paleoscan, ArcGIS, and FE interpretation software.
- Excellent documentation and regulatory reporting skills.
- Willingness to travel internationally and work offshore when required.
- NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
About Seplat Energy
Seplat Energy Plc is a leading indigenous Nigerian energy company committed to responsible oil and gas production and the acceleration of low-carbon solutions. The company is known for its world-class workforce, technical innovation, and commitment to sustainable energy transition.
Working at Seplat Energy means joining a technically ambitious, collaborative, and forward-looking team where your geoscience expertise will shape energy outcomes.
How to Apply
Do you meet the qualifications and are ready for a new challenge?
Apply Now on Seplat Energy Careers Portal
Deadline: August 1, 2025