Geoscience - Operations / Wellsite Geologist III at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited
Job Title: Geoscience - Operations / Wellsite Geologist III at Amaiden Energy Nigeria Limited
Date Posted: 13th May, 2026.
Expiry Date: 8 June 2026
About the Job
Interpret and integrate geological data and provide well-site geological support for drilling wells in oil fields. This Include delivering optimized horizontal wellbore placement, final well reports, updated horizontal well cross-sections, maps, and formation evaluation logs for recent and previously drilled wells. Provide geological support for interdisciplinary reservoir study and field development plans. Develop and mentor less experienced staff.
Your Job Description
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The primary responsibilities of the wellsite geologist are supervision of all wellsite geological personnel and operations
(e.g. mudlogging, Logging While Drilling (LWD), wireline services, and core handling/processing) and quality assurance
of all geological data acquisition and reporting.
Wellsite Geological Services
Geological monitoring.
Monitoring and supervision of wireline and LWD logging operations.
Monitoring of coring operation.
Monitoring and supervision of mudlogging operations.
Reporting responsibilities.
Auditing geological services when appropriate.
Well Completion Report Compilation and Distribution.
Coordination of Wellsite Geological Activities ("Operations Geologist")
Coordinate, monitor, and administer company-operated wellsite geotechnical activities.
Pre-drill planning.
Point of contact for third-party geological services vendors.
Monitor and coordinate wellsite geologic data acquisition and analysis activities,
disseminate information to stakeholders, and participate in regular teleconferences and meetings.
Review and verify invoices for geological services.
Post-drill responsibilities include coordinating shipments of samples, logs, and reports
as well as completing special/ad-hoc projects.
Abnormal Pressure Surveillance
Ensure all abnormal pressure parameters are monitored, captured on a pressure evaluation log,
and reviewed with the company operations geologist and Drilling Supervisors as required.
Generate and distribute detailed reports compiling parameters, observations, and interpretations.
The Job Requirements
Skills and Qualifications
BS/MS in Geology from a recognized institution
Experience as a Wellsite Geologist
Fluent in both written and spoken English, with good organizational
and coordination skills, and able to work well with others.
Offshore experience including platform/deviated well drilling with
associated technologies (e.g. LWD, WL).
Must be in good physical condition and shall comply with all project
health and safety requirements, including any rig or country-specific
certifications required to work offshore.
Have successfully passed a recognized (OPITO) course in Helicopter
Underwater Escape Training (HUET), sea survival, and Hâ‚‚S within the
previous two years. Certifications must be current and not due to
expire for the anticipated duration of the project.
Experience with mud logging, cuttings descriptions, real-time image
logging, and correlating them to determine lithology and well path.
Experience with directional drilling, well planning, depth control
measurements, and understanding of BHAs (Bottom Hole Assembly).
Experience with coring operations.
Experience working in an integrated asset team environment.
Experience in applying structural geology concepts and methods to
assess compartmentalization and communication.
Experience working with geologic modelers to incorporate maps and
interpretations into 3D geologic models.