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Senior New Ventures Geologist

Exceptional Package + Share Options                                                                        London with Travel

We are retained by this dynamic young oil company to recruit a principal New ventures Geologist with a proven track record in evaluating new licensing opportunities, ideally covering Africa and the Middle East. Your remit will include the following
  • Analyse sub-surface information to generate and evaluate new prospect and play opportunities
  • Review and monitor industry activity to stay abreast of emerging areas of interest within the defined geographic remit
  • Attend data rooms to review farm-in and new licensing opportunities.
  • Close liaison with foreign Govt NOCs and partner oil companies in respect to the negotiation and setting out of JV agreements.
  • Experienced in the preparation of Technical (competent persons) reports & presentations to management.
  • A firm grasp of principles of asset economics and risking - able to work through the figures as well as the data
  • An entrepreneurial thinker, able to scope and bring new ideas and play concepts to the table
  • Must have a solid track record in international new ventures, ideally covering EAME and used to working in remote locations with little or no support.
  • Computer literate and an experienced user of one or more major software application suites used in sub-surface evaluation.
Requirements
  • Geology Degree, ideally backed up by a business qualification such as an MBA
  • Minimum 10 + years in exploration/appraisal with a significant portion gained within a New Ventures environment.
  • Pragmatic self-starter who can work independently in a small informal start-up environment.
  • French Language skills a major advantage
  • London based, applicants must be willing to travel frequently and at short notice to some remote locations.
  • EU National
A highly competitive salary is offered, including pension, medical cover, life-insurance and bonus generous share options will also form part of the package.

Working closely with the exploration director, this represents a real opportunity to participate and influence the growth and success of this dynamic young exploration company.

To take this further, please contact the email address shown below.

published: 9 may 2008     Please mention EARTHWORKS when responding to this advertisement.