Senior Geologist

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Geologist, based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
* Independently carry out the hand-over from the DSO study team of the suite of preliminary study geological models, interpretations and well trajectories used to support the proposed appraisal campaign
* Provide and supervise geological input for the well preparation process (WSOR) in close cooperation with team geophysicists, reservoir engineers, Operations Geology and Drilling teams
* Review and provide geological uncertainties in close co-operation with the team Geophysicist to ensure best practices/standards are systematically applied for the well design process (WSOR)
* Supervise and follow-up the drilling operations from an Asset perspective, including performing real time stratigraphic correlations and coordination of any well data acquisitions
* Contribute and play a key technical role in 3G synthesis in close cooperation with Senior Geophysicist and Senior Reservoir Engineers
* Technically manage specialist studies in-house or contracted, such as cores analysis, sedimentological, structural, geomechanical studies …
* Develop and promote opportunities for the further development of the fields and core areas, applying innovative approaches and technology to deliver added value
* Effectively present work conclusions, justifying technical analyses and recommendations, both written and verbal to Company and HQ management
* Participate in subsurface committees and workgroups, presenting technical interpretations and recommendations
* Assist in the professional development of the team of Geologists through encouraging, by example, the positive sharing of knowledge and experience
* Perform efficient data management and follow best practices for reporting and archiving work

Experience & Qualifications:
* Minimum BSc Hons (MSc preferred) degree in Geology with minimum relevant experience in the oil industry
* Advanced knowledge of clastic sedimentology and sequence stratigraphy, with experience of 3D geological modelling and geostatistics
* Good understanding of geophysics, operations geology and reservoir engineering
* Excellent written and verbal communication and organisational skills
* Good knowledge of geological modelling or interpretation software's
* Ability to work in complete autonomy within tight time constraints while still delivering high quality technical interpretations

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/056330.

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