Chief Production Geologist at Hobark International Limited (HIL)

Description/Requirements

• •BSc. Geology, with 15-20 years’ experience.
• •Candidates with a sound postgraduate degree with 14 years’ experience may be considered.
• •Solid knowledge of Niger Delta geology is required.
• •Mentor, and provide guidance for career and skill development for the production geology staff; and ensure best disciple practices are followed across the organization
• •Provide functional oversight of discipline processes, standard and procedures across the organization.
• •Ensuring consistency with the company’s strategy and adherence to petroleum engineering best practices.
• •Ensuring workflow between production geologists and other technical groups is effective and efficient.
• •Establish and maintain an appropriate portfolio of projects, regularly reviewing projects in field, ensuring decision points are developed & maintained, and project deadlines & budgets are met.
• •Define clear and achievable objectives and ensuring all projects are consistent with the Company’s strategic needs.
• •Co-ordinate, lead, disseminate and communicate key geo-scientific developments derived both from internal and external research programs and manage exploration links with research projects and education establishments.
• •Develop technical and leadership skills in all team members, providing regular, constructive feedback and coaching and ensuring that succession plans & career development plans are in place & current.
• •Participate in special technical projects: peer reviews, audits, technical reviews, troubleshooting, asset acquisition, etc.
• •Set corporate standards for the discipline community to provide a basis for assuring the quality of deliverables.
• •Assist with creation of realistic and well-justified annual budget requests and track budget activities.