Petrophysicist III at Scruples Resources

Overall Purpose of the Job

• Lead and supervise high-quality petrophysical evaluation and support for the exploration, appraisal, development, and reservoir management of the Company’s assets assigned by the Chief Petrophysicist from time to time.
• Continuous evaluation of a producing asset to determine changes in saturation levels, waterfront/fluid movement, changes in hydrocarbon-water contacts, and detecting Injecting / Producing Zones, Acidizing Zones, etc. Developing cost-effective logging programs: LWD/MWD, wireline, Carbon-Logging; Core programs; etc. Review drilling programs, well proposals, and workover proposals to ensure proper logging requirements.
• Maintains Petrophysical Database and advises on testing requirements in exploration/appraisal/development wells. Carries out Petrophysical field studies in order to help formulate reservoir models required for establishing Full Field Development Plans (FFDPs), and assists in monitoring fluid movements and production performance throughout the life of the field.

Principal Accountabilities

• Prepare, supervise, and quality control cost-effective logging programs. Provide high-quality petrophysical support to the appraisal, development, and reservoir management of the company as assigned by the Chief Petrophysicist from time to time
• Lead integrated sub-surface studies. Conduct routine, well-defined studies to identify the presence of hydrocarbons, evaluate reservoir characteristics, and associated risks and uncertainties.
• Carry out detailed petrophysical analysis in support of static and dynamic subsurface models, including production of CPI of log data; qualitative and quantitative evaluation of hydrocarbon zones, to determine petrophysical parameters (porosity, water saturation and salinity, pay thickness, permeability prediction, etc.); saturation height function models based on available data; formation pressure analysis; including core analysis
• Specific experience relating to horizontal wells and the interpretation and integration of horizontal well data into static models is required.
• Gains a basic appreciation of the commercial relationship with logging contractors and identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Experience in drilling or logging operations, well site geology, and core description and analysis would be an advantage.
• Experience in well and reservoir performance monitoring and data acquisition.
• Experience of participating in data room evaluations and in partnership/JV operations/meetings is an advantage.
• Keeps up to date with changing trends, technical innovation, new techniques, and procedures.
• Mentors and provide guidance for career and skill development for the production technology staff, and ensures best discipline practices are followed across the organization.
• Participates in peer reviews and contributes to management and joint venture partner meetings
• Understands and adheres to HSE and engineering policies to minimize risk and meets required standards.

Dimensions:

• The Asset development team is responsible for all exploration and exploratory appraisal/development activities in Company’s onshore acreages. The portfolio contains a robust appraisal/development opportunity to support production and increase reserve base. The team is tasked with the technical maturation of a large portfolio of opportunities from which to identify and mature economically attractive development opportunities for ranking and drilling. Close cooperation with drilling and production colleagues is required to enable rapid maturation of discovered hydrocarbons and monetization of exploration discoveries.
• The senior petrophysicist is expected to fully integrate petrophysical understanding of reservoir fluid dynamics with other subsurface disciplines to mature STOG opportunities and deliver the promised production rates.
• Leadership skills are required to effectively manage and coach a pool of Young Technical Professionals (YTPs) and trainee petroleum engineers.
• A direct supervisory role is required for at least two (2) YTPs.

Additional information: Job Context and Challenges:

• Petrophysical studies, data acquisition and evaluation, well & reservoir management, uncertainty analysis, etc.
• Success for the Company requires close co-operation with development (projects) and production (asset) teams operating in existing heartland Niger Delta acreages, corporate and regional service providers, and third-party contractors in both face-to-face and virtual teams. Staff should be able to make use of large volumes of digital and hardcopy data stored on multiple platforms and filing systems distributed across numerous locations. Data management and quality control will continue to demand significant attention from staff in the foreseeable future to build an auditable portfolio of prospects. Excellent interpersonal skills will be necessary to ensure that technical quality in the team is maintained at a high level, junior team members are effectively coached, and communication is optimized with both internal and external stakeholders.

Relationship:

• Internal: Engineering, Production, Drilling and Completion, Planning & Economics, New Business, Asset, Gas, Supply Chain, HSE, Community, Legal, HR, and Logistics Department
• External: JV and Unitization/Redetermination partners, NUPRC, NNRA, vendors, Lenders

 Job Knowledge and Qualifications

• As a Senior Petrophysicist, must have a broad understanding of other E&P disciplines and skills in key petroleum engineering specialties.
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or physical sciences is required.
• Minimum of 8-12 years’ relevant experience, depending on academic qualification. (Postgraduate degree will be an added advantage).

Skills in the following:

• Logging Program, Procedures and Operations
• Mud Logging and Hydrocarbon Identification
• Open Hole Logging and Interpretation
• Cased Hole Logging and Interpretation
• Experience working with an E&P Operator
• Proven ability to function effectively in multidisciplinary teams, within a matrix organization.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills are required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience in coaching and mentoring junior staff.
• Good interpersonal skills are crucial for an effective communication process, which is also the core of the position.
• HSE considerations in well management and completion operations.