Explorations Manager Position at Oando Nigeria Plc

Job Description

Oando Nigeria Plc is recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Explorations Manager

Vacancy Code EM/FT/SM/26917
Department:  Operations
Division/Department: Exploration and Production

Organisational Relationships
Directly Reports to: Head – Opportunity Maturation, Development and Operations
Indirectly Reports to: Managing Director/CEO OEPL
Supervises: Geophysicists, Geologists Reservoir Engineers,

Job Summary

Will lead highly skilled multi-discipline exploration team and ensure optimum output and value.Will ensure all potential hydrocarbon leads / prospects are identified / defined.Will lead / guide / monitor all exploration studies; in-house, joint, IOC/contractor studies & associated costs.Will conduct multi-disciplinary geosciences studies / teams.Will work jointly with Exploration & Development / PSA (production sharing agreements) and JV partners in optimizing exploration and appraisal plans

Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic

Advises management on entry into new exploration and production opportunities.Participates in the negotiation of joint ventures and acquisitions.Participates in the valuation of new or potential acquisitionsParticipates in re-valuation of previously acquired properties

Operational

Develops detailed exploration project plans and budgets, and manages projects within time and budget constraints to deliver results without compromising quality standards.Directs exploration programs.Develops policies, procedures and standards for exploration workUndertakes geological field work and studies of data.Estimation of hydrocarbon resources and reserves.Identifying new exploration targets.Assessing of profitable opportunities for acquisition and development; making recommendations to Executive Management on drilling prospects with the highest recovery potential; carrying these through drilling to production.Participates in evaluation and development of properties to the production stage.Writing of reports and making maps and sections.Develops and makes presentations to investors and partners on prospect ideas.Supports Executive Management in the management of OEPL’s human, technical and financial resources.Develops and enhances geosciences skills in people.Manages relations with JV partners, community and government at all levels and promotes the company’s activities

Key Performance Indicators

Ensuring new assets are assessed and matured to decision point.Managing reserves position of company and ensuring reserves-replacement ratio is at par with company expectations.Ensuring smooth partner, stakeholder and government relations.

Qualification & Experience

Relevant 1st Degree in Geoscience subjectMinimum of 15 years exploration experience, including at least 5 years at a supervisory level and within a structured E&P multinational operatorSome direct/indirect exposure to PSCs, JVs and other petroleum contracts.Commercial awareness/astuteness.Strong team leadership skills, and political savvy; able to build relationships with executives and staff at all levels to achieve business objectives

Knowledge & Skills Required

Understanding of Oil & Gas Industry Dynamics.Ability to make technically and economically sound recommendations with available information.Experience in exploration and production of sandstone reservoirsMulti-disciplinary geoscience and hydrocarbon development cycle skills.Leadership skills and ability to effectively interact with management and team members to advance projects and ideas.Willingness to work extended hours based on drilling or operational needs.Ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines.Strong project management skills. Must be able to oversee projects from prospect evaluation stage through permitting, drilling, and completion.Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills. Ability to work with geoscientists, engineers, land and drilling teams.Good communication and presentation skills.

Application Closing Date 
March 31, 2013

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidate should:
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