Senior Geoscientist, Exploration Portfolio Management, Non-Operated Projects & New Ventures at Oando Plc

Oando Plc is one of Africa’s largest integrated energy solutions providers with a strong corporate heritage. The company is publicly listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange and has a secondary listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange. Oando operates with core values built around Teamwork, Respect, Integrity, Passion, and Professionalism (TRIPP).

The role involves generating, analyzing, and interpreting geoscientific and economic data to support portfolio optimization, technical reviews, and decision-making processes. It also supports exploration portfolio management, non-operated projects, and new ventures activities while assisting the Assistant Manager in delivering technical and strategic insights.

Geoscience Analysis:

• Conduct seismic interpretation, mapping, prospect evaluation, and volumetric/resource assessments for portfolio opportunities.
• Prepare analytical reports, presentations, and documentation to support decision-making for the Assistant Manager and Deputy Manager.

Portfolio Data Support:

• Maintain and update portfolio datasets, dashboards, and technical documentation under the direction of the Assistant Manager.
• Improve prospect maturity by ensuring risk and resource estimates are validated using up-to-date technical data.

Non-Operated Project Input:

• Review technical reports from partners and provide feedback while identifying risks and opportunities.
• Enhance Joint Venture (JV) performance through timely communication and follow-ups with partners.

New Ventures Screening:

• Conduct technical reviews, basin analysis, and data integration for new venture opportunities.
• Improve screening efficiency by maintaining timelines and reducing evaluation bottlenecks.
• Reduce technical risk by cross-checking resource estimates against historical data and geotechnical benchmarks.

Stakeholder Engagement, Compliance, and Decision Support:

• Deliver timely and high-quality decision support through strategic analysis.
• Improve stakeholder trust by addressing feedback and tracking resolution rates.
• Ensure compliance by supporting timely approvals, regulatory reviews, and audit follow-ups to prevent project delays.

Minimum Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Geophysics, or related geoscience discipline.

Professional Certifications / Memberships:

• Membership in professional associations such as NAPE (Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists) and NMGS (Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society).

Experience:

• 4–7 years of experience in oil and gas exploration or geoscience roles.

Proven Experience in:

• Seismic data interpretation, mapping, and petroleum systems analysis.
• Non-operated joint ventures including technical assurance and partner engagement.
• Economic assessments, farm-in/farm-out processes, and commercial case development for exploration projects.
• Portfolio management and exploration economics (desirable).
• Technical reporting in exploration portfolio management, risk and uncertainty assessment, and economic evaluations.
• Use of digital tools such as Decision Space (Halliburton), Petrel (Schlumberger), Decision Analysis Tools (Palisade), and Basin Modelling tools including ArcGIS.

Additional Qualifications (Desirable):

• Master’s Degree in Petroleum Geosciences or related field.

Interested and qualified candidates should visit the official application portal by clicking the apply button below.