Senior Geoscientist

2 days ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom Airswift Full time
Job Title: Senior Geoscientist

Airswift is seeking a highly skilled Senior Geoscientist to join our team in Aberdeen, UK.

Job Summary:

The Senior Geoscientist will be responsible for constructing and maintaining static models for fields and discoveries within their assigned asset, ensuring accuracy and reliability. They will collaborate with multidisciplinary sub-surface teams to identify new drilling opportunities and assess Well Workovers/Interventions for production enhancement.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Construct and maintain static models for fields and discoveries in their assigned asset.
  • Work with other members of the multi-disciplinary sub-surface team to identify new drilling opportunities and production-enhancing Well Workovers/Interventions.
  • Manage geological studies carried out by third-party contractors and vendors.
  • Lead and coordinate Development Project Front End activities (Appraise to Define) when required.
  • Provide high-quality geological input for development projects and ongoing field operations.
  • Generate 3D geocellular models to support field development and exploration efforts.
  • Actively participate in multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure comprehensive collaboration.
  • Generate drilling prospects, plan wells, and monitor and evaluate well results.
  • Maintain a prioritized inventory of development opportunities for the field.
  • Collaborate with other function groups to prepare business cases for opportunities, outlining benefits, costs, and risks.
  • Write concise reports for all studies and maintain organized records of input and interpreted data.
  • Conduct data room evaluations for potential farm-in opportunities.
  • Supervise SSBoD projects for well abandonment (only for Well Abandonment Geology vacancies).
  • Generate plumbing diagrams for well abandonment (only for Well Abandonment Geology vacancies).
  • Collaborate with Drilling and Decommissioning team to identify well abandonment risks and opportunities.
  • Propose cap rocks for plugging and revise/update pressure plots (only for Well Abandonment Geology vacancies).
Requirements:
  • Excellent technical background in petroleum geology.
  • Ability to build and use 3D geological models.
  • Involvement in project drilling operations as well as Well Workover/Intervention operations.
  • Experience in SSBoD for well abandonment/decommissioning (only for Well Abandonment Geology vacancies).
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geology or related field.

Airswift is a leading global workforce solutions provider, and we are committed to delivering exceptional service to our clients and candidates. If you are a highly skilled and motivated Senior Geoscientist looking for a new challenge, please submit your application.



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