[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Eni jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eni/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Eni · Abuja, Nigeria # Operations Geologist Abuja, Nigeria Full-time Operations Listed on Eni’s official careers site. Posted October 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Eni’s careers site →](https://jobs.eni.com/en/sites/CX_1004/job/33994) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Eni](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eni/) / Operations Geologist ## Job description ### Job title OPERATIONS GEOLOGIST Location: Abuja, Nigeria Job reference #: 33994 Contract type: Permanent Language requirements: English (upper-intermediate level) At Eni, we are looking for an Operations Geologist to join Nigerian Agip Exploration Ltd. in Abuja. You will be responsible for providing geological support to drilling, completion and production operations by integrating subsurface geological data to ensure the safe, efficient and economically optimised delivery of wells and exploitation of reservoirs. The role is responsible for real-time geological evaluation and decision-making during well operations, ensuring that wells are drilled and completed in line with approved geological and reservoir objectives. ### Main responsibilities Provide real-time geological support during drilling operations, including wellsite monitoring and geological interpretation. Analyse and interpret cuttings, cores, mud logs, wireline logs, LWD/MWD data, and other geological information to evaluate formations and reservoir quality. Monitor and interpret gas readings, lithology, formation pressure, and drilling parameters to identify geological changes and potential wellbore risks. Correlate geological information with existing subsurface models and offset wells to support well placement and trajectory decisions. Provide timely geological recommendations to the Drilling, Reservoir Engineering, Geophysics, and Well Engineering teams. Support geosteering and optimal well placement to maximise reservoir exposure and production potential. Identify and evaluate hydrocarbon shows, reservoir intervals, formation tops, and fluid contacts during drilling. Contribute to the preparation and review of well prognoses, geological programmes, and end-of-well reports. Ensure the accurate acquisition, quality control, interpretation, and documentation of wellsite geological data. Participate in well planning, formation evaluation, logging, and coring programmes. Support the identification and management of geological hazards and uncertainties that may impact drilling operations and well integrity. Liaise with wellsite geologists, drilling contractors, logging contractors, and other service providers to ensure the effective delivery of geological activities. Maintain up-to-date geological databases and ensure all acquired data are properly validated and archived. Provide geological input to field development planning, reservoir characterisation, and production optimisation. Contribute to post-well evaluations and lessons learned to improve future drilling and development campaigns. Ensure all activities are conducted in compliance with applicable HSE requirements, company procedures, and technical standards. ### Skills and experience required BSc or MSc in Petroleum Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, Environmental Surface Engineering, or a related discipline. Significant relevant experience in the oil and gas industry. ### Drilling & Completion Advanced drilling; completion activities; drilling activities; rigless high-profile completion and workover operations; high-profile drilling. ### Exploration Basin assessment and screening; geological data integration and interpretation; geophysical data interpretation; prospect generation and evaluation. ### Geology Experimental petrophysics; geochemistry; petrography; petrophysics; reservoir characterisation; rock mechanics; sedimentology; stratigraphy; structural geology; well data acquisition and evaluation. ### Geophysics AVO and geophysical interpretation; borehole seismics; cartography, topography and geodesy. ### Global Data management; E&P business management; tendering and contracting. ### HSEQR Integrated HSE processes and safety. ### Project Management General project management. ### Reservoir Reservoir modelling; well production optimisation. Strong problem-solving, teamwork, communication, decision-making, and adaptability skills. ### How to apply Applications are only accepted through our online application system. Please upload your CV in English. About Eni Eni is a global energy company operating in 61 Countries, with over 30,000 employees. Originally an oil & gas company, it has evolved into an integrated energy company, playing a key role in ensuring energy security and leading the energy transition. Eni's goal is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 through the decarbonization of its processes and of the products it sells to its customers. In line with this goal, Eni invests in the research and development of technologies that can accelerate the transition to increasingly sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources, bio-refining, carbon capture and storage are only some examples of Eni's areas of activity and research. In addition, the company is exploring game-changing technologies such as fusion energy – a technology based on the physical processes that power stars and that could generate safe, virtually limitless energy with zero emissions. Working at Eni At Eni we believe in enterprising people, capable of making a difference and making their contribution with passion and innovation, to respond to the global challenges of the energy transition. For us, the skills and attitudes of each individual, continuous training, and diversity and inclusion are fundamental. We promote flexible ways of working with particular attention to well-being, welfare and work life-balance. Eni will evaluate applications considering plurality and diversity as sources of enrichment. If your application is assessed to be among those most in line with the required profile, you will be contacted to continue the selection process. Whatever your ambition, at Eni you can find the tools to make it happen. Energy for action takers #LI-EIRL ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 12 days - Location: Abuja, Nigeria - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Eni’s careers site →](https://jobs.eni.com/en/sites/CX_1004/job/33994) ## More jobs at Eni ### [Explorationist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eni/jobs/d94adc16ea856acdc08b/) Abuja, Nigeria ### [ICT Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eni/jobs/ce25168ec756efb22193/) Abuja, Nigeria ### [Completion & Work-Over Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eni/jobs/75470d42a1a6fc56df35/) Basra, Iraq ### [Contract Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eni/jobs/e9aee828d891bfe6b959/) Nicosia, Cyprus ### [Crude Operations Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eni/jobs/4af4a2c4b66e31620290/) United Kingdom ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Geologist - Operations](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northern-star-resources/jobs/18cb099fe48dd1bff069/) Northern Star Resources ### [Graduate Geologist, Geotechnical / Assistant Geologist, Geotechnical](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aecom/jobs/2573b08cd18a8273316a/) AECOM · Cheung Sha Wan, HKG ### [Geologist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/slb/jobs/cd2569869c30d2ab9072/) SLB · Jakarta ### [Lead Geologist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/saudi-arabian-mining/jobs/5f3c7b5ea3442b0864a6/) Saudi Arabian Mining · Field Base, Saudi Arabia OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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