West African Exploration and Production Company (WAEP) is an indigenous energy company focused on the exploration, development, and production of hydrocarbon resources across West Africa headquartered in Lagos State, Nigeria. WAEP is committed to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions through the application of industry best practices, technological innovation, operational excellence, and environmental stewardship. Our operations are guided by the highest standards of integrity, safety, professionalism, and corporate responsibility as we contribute to energy security and economic growth throughout the region. WAEP continues to build strategic partnerships that create value for stakeholders while supporting the sustainable development of Africa's energy sector.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Geoscientist
Location: Lagos
Role Purpose
The Geoscientist integrates geological and geophysical information to support exploration, appraisal, field development and reservoir characterization, providing technically robust subsurface interpretations that improve opportunity maturation, well planning and asset value.
Key ResponsibilitiesIntegrate geological, geophysical, petrophysical and well information to develop coherent subsurface interpretations.
Prepare structural, stratigraphic and reservoir maps and support geological framework development.
Participate in prospect identification, maturation, risking and volumetric assessment.
Support appraisal and development studies, well prognosis preparation and post-well evaluation.
Contribute to static model development and reservoir characterization in multidisciplinary teams.
Evaluate subsurface uncertainty and risk and clearly communicate implications for business decisions.
Support reserves and resources evaluation, Field Development Plans and annual technical work programmes.
Participate in technical reviews, peer assists and assurance processes.
Maintain high-quality subsurface databases, interpretation projects, maps and technical reports.
Collaborate with Reservoir Engineering, Petrophysics, Wells, Production and Projects teams to optimize subsurface decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences or a related discipline.
Relevant Master's Degree is an added advantage.
Minimum 8-12 years' relevant upstream E&P geoscience experience.
Relevant professional geoscience membership is desirable.
Core Competencies:Integrated geoscience interpretation
Structural and stratigraphic analysis Prospect generation and maturation Reservoir characterization
Volumetric assessment
Well planning and post-well evaluation
Subsurface risk and uncertainty assessment Geoscience software proficiency
Technical reporting and presentation Cross-disciplinary collaboration Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Quality and timeliness of subsurface interpretations Contribution to opportunity and well maturation
Quality of geological/geophysical inputs to FDP and reserves work
Reduction and communication of subsurface uncertainty
Technical assurance compliance
Data and interpretation quality
Effectiveness of multidisciplinary collaboration
Application Closing Date7th October, 2026.
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