Geoscience Assistant

Merlin is an employee-owned consultancy, and we require a geoscience assistant to support the Merlin technical team. Reporting to the Principal Geologist, the successful candidate would gain broad industry insight from the perspective of a small consultancy, as well as exposure to the technical, financial and commercial aspects of running a business. In the future a candidate showing the enthusiasm and adaptability may be mentored to develop their role further, allowing for tailored job progression. Due to the nature of this role, it will be principally office based within our Ledbury office to maximise interaction with the technical team and opportunities for personal development.

Responsibilities will include:

• General support of Merlin technical staff as required
• Data QC and audit
• Generate and analyse maps using ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro tools
• Numerical analysis in Excel
• Project setup and geophysical and geological data loading into Kingdom 2D3D, Petrel, TerraStation & IC
• Some interpretation work, as client projects dictate
• Admin; data listing, preparation of transmittals, arranging couriers
• Geological and admin support to data management division

You will have:

• A geoscience BSc as a minimum but MSc preferred
• Good working knowledge of MS Office Suite, including TEAMS
• Proficiency in Excel
• Familiarity and understanding of essential geoscience data types, such as wells, seismic and remote sensing
• Geological / Geophysical / GIS data loading experience
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro tools
• Up to date knowledge of the Energy Transition, including the place of oil and gas alongside renewable technologies
• Commitment to support the Energy Transition
• Clear report writing and presentation skills
• A flexible ‘Can-Do’ attitude and be able to take the initiative
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Confidence speaking to colleagues and clients
• Good organisational skills and effective time management
• Commitment to Continued Professional Development (CPD)
• Willingness to work in Ledbury office

We do not seek to compete with a full London package, but the lower cost of living in this part of the world supports a good quality of life. Merlin is based in Ledbury, close to the Malvern Hills, Wye Valley and Cotswolds AONBs and the Forest of Dean, so your short commute will be through beautiful countryside. Worcester, Cheltenham, Gloucester and Hereford are all under an hour away, with larger cities such as Bristol, Cardiff and Birmingham within easy reach. Being employee-owned means all Merlin staff are exposed to company decision making and are encouraged to contribute new ideas. Employee Ownership also allows for profit sharing when business is good. Generous 30 days annual paid leave and 10% non-contributory pension after probation. We do not plan to provide relocation assistance for this role.

Application Closing Date 2nd December 2024. Please note that we will start to contact candidates after this date, with initial interviews via TEAMS planned in December. If you have not heard back from us by 10th January 2025, please assume that your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

By applying for this role, you give consent for Merlin to contact you via email & telephone, and to store your details digitally. Merlin is registered as a Data Controller with the Information Commissioner as required under the General Data Protection Regulation. Merlin will only process your personal data for the specific purposes of managing your application for this role.