Development Geologist

Job Description

Subsurface Global is currently recruiting for a Development Geologist (Staff) for a UK-based E&P company.

This will be a full-time staff position based in Aberdeen or London. 

Purpose:

The Geologist will work collaboratively within the Subsurface Team and will be responsible for providing geological solutions, interpretations and recommendations across the company’s portfolio of operated and non-operated assets. 

Responsibilities:

The Geologist will be a key contributor to the execution of subsurface workplans across the company’s assets. They will:

• Collaborate and integrate with Subsurface Data Analysts, Geophysicists and Reservoir Engineers to develop comprehensive datasets and subsurface models across various software platforms
• Work with Petrophysicists to develop innovative solutions to well log analysis
• Develop stratigraphic concepts via well correlations using varied techniques
• Creation of subsurface geological maps; including structural and stratigraphic seismic interpretation
• Perform basin and petroleum system analysis and trap evaluation as required
• Construction of static geological models; including structural framework and reservoir characterisation
• Volumetric, risking and resource uncertainty assessment
• QA/QC of technical work produced by operator in non-operated asset
• Collaborate with the team to identify and evaluate near field leads, prospects and infill well locations and mature these through the opportunity hopper
• Participate in peer assists and reviews with colleagues/partners
• Provide input to well proposals, data acquisition justification and all aspect of the well delivery and execution process
• Surveillance of ongoing well operations including geosteering as necessary
• Support continuous improvement of the team
• Monitor and assist with specialists and contractors to manage geological analysis projects

Key Knowledge & Experience: 

• Extensive high-quality experience in subsurface interpretation, geological model building and problem solving using multiple data types
• Proven industry track record of delivering high quality technical work in a timely fashion
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Supervise, coach and mentor junior staff
• Personal commitment to organisational and technical excellence
• Flexibility and desire to continue learning
• Demonstrable experience in volume and risk estimation
• Present and communicate proposals, results and recommendations clearly and articulately to both peers, partners and management

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