WE ARE HIRING: Technical Documentation Officer Location: Port Harcourt, Rivers State Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Oil & Gas / Exploration & Production Are you an experienced documentation and archiving professional with expertise in well-log digitisation, document management, and database administration? This opportunity is for you! About the Role Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Documentation Officer to manage, digitise, index, archive, and retrieve technical documents, geological records, well reports, and samples. The successful candidate will ensure the accuracy, confidentiality, preservation, and quality of records within the eSEARCH Document Management System. Key Responsibilities Receive, review, index, scan, barcode, and upload technical documents into the eSEARCH database. Organise and maintain geological collections, well samples, and Exploration & Production records. Digitise well logs, maps, geological studies, and technical reports for electronic archiving. Retrieve well reports, geological studies, ditch-cutting data, and samples as required. Capture and update document metadata using Microsoft Excel and relevant databases. Perform quality control checks on documents and data before uploading them into the database. Identify duplicate and obsolete records and coordinate their removal in line with approved procedures. Ensure the proper preservation, storage, retrieval, and confidentiality of official documents and samples. Prepare records for destruction, obtain the necessary approvals, and supervise authorised destruction activities. Coordinate the timely dispatch of outgoing documents and samples. Maintain accurate archival records and ensure compliance with document management procedures. Requirements B.Sc. or HND in Sciences or Computer Science. Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in log digitisation and archiving . Hands-on experience with document management systems, preferably eSEARCH. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Good command of English and effective report-writing skills. Strong knowledge of document indexing, scanning, metadata capture, and archival procedures. Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and commitment to data quality. Ability to handle confidential records and work effectively in a multicultural environment. Key Competencies Technical documentation and records management Well-log digitisation and scanning Document archiving and retrieval Database quality control and metadata management Confidentiality and records preservation Time management and attention to detail