Principal Geophysicist

PRINCIPAL GEOPHYSICIST

Our client, a Major Oil and Gas Operator is seeking a Principal Geophysicist. They are looking for someone who understands NOV (Non-Operated Venture) side of the contract and be involved/attend technical meetings with partners. Will need to help lead Geophysics by developing newest 4D data product sets. Experience with 4D seismic software required.

This is an initial 12 Month PAYE contract role with hybrid working available (3 days working in the office and 2 days working remotely)

Purpose of Role:

To provide geophysical expertise across Subsurface and Exploration including technical mentoring and coaching

To support the Subsurface Chiefs to in providing technical reviews and assurance in line with corporate standards and VOSG processes, as directed by the appropriate discipline Chief and to occupy no more than 30% of the role

Seismic interpreter within the Operated Assets multi-disciplinary subsurface team

Deliver opportunities for production enhancement and resource additions through subsurface characterisation, reservoir geological modelling and opportunity generation & maturation

Support well planning & delivery programmes

Creates and takes accountability for organisation

Creates sense of direction/purpose. Influential/powerful communicator. Reinforces need for technical excellence

Mentor and lead more junior subsurface staff

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

Responsible for ensuring adherence to and continuous improvement of technical Standards in geophysical workflows

Technical QA/QC of geophysical Subsurface technical work across the E&P life cycle, jointly with other Subsurface function Principals and as directed by the Chiefs

Responsible for all aspects of structural interpretation and mapping/modelling of subsurface opportunities using seismic and other geophysical methods

Identify, mature and deliver opportunities for production enhancement and resource growth

Responsible for independently defining and completing geophysical work programmes in support of business strategy and integrating results effectively with other subsurface disciplines

Communicating results and influencing stakeholders appropriately to drive effective business decisions

Mentoring junior staff

Ensure Resource and Asset managers are kept uptodate with Geophysical work items and proposals.

Interfacing and leveraging technical expertise within the wider G&RE organisation, influencing subsurface team priorities and work programmes

Daily tasks include:

Well ties using synthetics and VSP data

Structural and stratigraphic seismic interpretation

Velocity modelling, depth conversion

Construction of structural framework models

Mapping and volumetric assessment

Seismic amplitude and attribute analysis

Well location/path definition and optimisation

Visualisation techniques

Risking and resource uncertainty modelling

Monitoring and assisting with specialists and contractors to manage seismic acquisition, processing and quantitative seismic analysis projects

Geophysical aspects of internal/external business approvals (Internal/Partners/OGA, etc.)

Sharing knowledge

Mentoring Junior staff

Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your manager

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

MSc in a Geoscience subject, or relevant PhD

Substantial seismic interpretation experience

The ability to work influentially in a multi-disciplinary team

Able to deliver complex subsurface characterisation projects including uncertainty

Able to provide technical direction to others

Expertise with geophysical aspects of the well planning process

Sound working knowledge of industry software packages, particularly Petrel

Provides technical expertise in multiple significant projects with frequent senior and functional management interface

Ability to make sound business recommendations to Management

Coordinates various technical areas in support of given project objectives

Able to provide technical direction to others

Recognised as a key technical resource across the client

Role models openness, integrity and collaboration in all their communication, communicates complex topics clearly and engagingly

Listens actively, guides discussion, and ensures everyone understands, takes accountability to influence team success through coaching and communicates the message 'their success is my success', shares knowledge across the organisation

Aims for collective decision-making that draws on the insights of a range of stakeholders, role models a fact-based approach to decisions

Takes a principal role and continually works to build trust with all colleagues, including those they do not work directly with, actively encouraging a collaborative approach to attain optimal results

Inspires others, both within teams they lead and beyond, coordinates across the business to drive results and share best practice

Performs effectively in environments where they need to constantly adapt. Reinforces the need for any improvements across the business

Rapidly de-escalates tensions, showing a range of approaches for positively managing disagreements and transforming conflict into constructive discussion

Balances complex requirements for their solutions (e.g. competitiveness, performance) while always recognising our responsibility for safety and the environment

Uses highly innovative approaches to solve problems and actively encourages others to think of innovative solutions