Geologist

Responsibilities:

• Conduct geological surveys, field investigations, and site assessments.
• Collect and analyze rock, soil, sediment, and mineral samples.
• Study geological formations, structures, composition, and physical characteristics.
• Prepare geological maps, cross-sections, models, and technical documentation.
• Interpret geological, geophysical, and geochemical data to support project objectives.
• Conduct geological logging of boreholes, cores, rock samples, and excavation sites.
• Assist with mineral, groundwater, petroleum, or construction-related geological investigations as required.
• Monitor drilling, excavation, sampling, and other field activities to ensure proper geological procedures are followed.
• Use geological software, mapping tools, GPS, GIS, and other relevant technical equipment.
• Assess geological risks and provide recommendations for construction, excavation, drilling, or resource development activities.
• Prepare detailed geological reports, field notes, maps, presentations, and technical findings.
• Liaise with engineers, surveyors, environmental specialists, contractors, and other technical professionals.
• Ensure geological data and samples are properly documented, labelled, stored, and maintained.
• Conduct research and stay updated on relevant geological methods, technologies, and industry standards.
• Ensure field activities comply with applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Travel to project sites and work in field environments when required.
• Perform other geological and technical duties assigned by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Geology, Applied Geology, Engineering Geology, or a related field.
• Proven years of relevant experience in geological fieldwork, exploration, site investigation, mining, construction, environmental consulting, or oil and gas.
• Strong knowledge of geology, mineralogy, petrology, structural geology, and geological field techniques.
• Experience with geological mapping, sampling, logging, and interpretation.
• Proficiency in GIS, AutoCAD, geological modelling software, or other relevant technical tools is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret geological maps, reports, borehole logs, and technical data.
• Good technical report-writing and documentation skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Willingness to travel and work in field locations under varying conditions.
• Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Professional membership of the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS) or relevant professional body is an advantage.
• Relevant certifications or experience in the oil and gas, mining, construction, or environmental sector are an added advantage.