Senior Geoscientist

Posted 26 September 2022
Salary Negotiable
LocationAberdeen
DisciplineEnergy Recruitment
ReferencePR/062487_1664208705
Contact NameLachlan Nicholson

Job description

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

Responsibilities:
* Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and company's HSEQ procedures
* Responsible for a wide range of geological and geophysical work within an integrated subsurface framework. Tasks may include:
* Well planning and operational support - development and abandonment
* Historical Well analysis - development and abandonment
* Geological interpretation and seismic mapping
* Structural and stratigraphic seismic interpretation through collaboration with in-house and external experts
* Construction of structural framework models
* Reservoir characterisation and geological modelling
* Advises Subsurface manager on seismic acquisition and processing
* Volumetric assessments.
* Monitoring and assisting with specialists and contractors to manage geological & geophysical analysis projects.
* Geological/Geophysical aspects of internal/external business approvals (Internal/Partners/OGA etc.).
* Sharing knowledge,and engaging in subsurface collaboration.
* Strong presentation and communication skills to effectively update management and key stakeholders
* Working closely with other subsurface team members on multi-disciplinary projects, occasionally leading
* Participates in peer reviews and contributes to management and joint venture partner meetings
* Coaching/Mentoring

Experience & Qualifications:
* BSc in Geological Sciences or Geophysics
* Significant relevant oil and gas experience ideally gained in an operating environment
* Recent experience of abandonment related planning, execution and regulator engagement
* Further degree in above field e.g. MSc
* Previous experience in a similar role
* Proven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
* A strong understanding of geological and geophysical concepts with recent experience of Petrel and DSG software an advantage
* Working knowledge of seismic interpretation to derive structural and stratigraphic information for use in abandonment planning
* Expert in static reservoir modelling techniques and software, in particular Petrel
* Quad 9 comprises injectite fields and tha ese require good understanding and efficient construction of sometimes complex structural models.
* Strong understanding of key geological and geophysical uncertainties and quantification of these
* Broad experience gained in a variety of depositional settings and basins with particular focus on UKCS
* Understanding of reservoir flow dynamics and impact of geological realisations
* Up-to-date knowledge of technological developments, industry initiatives, etc.
* Experience of working in an Operator environment with NSTA interaction experience
* Paleocene level injectite experience
* Field abandonment requirements and regulatory documentation requirements
* Geomechanics appreciation advantageous.

Permanent 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: PR/062487.


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