Structural Geologist
Job Ref No: 230
Location: Middle East
Job Type: Staff
Position Description:
The structural geologist will act as the focal point for
structural studies in the Company. A major part of this position will be to
pro-actively advise and provide direct support to asset and study teams
regarding kinematics interpretations, fault interpretations, structural
styles, deformation history and fracture modelling. Much of the work will be
done following a Work Place Learning approach to develop young professional
staff.
In addition to the consultancy work, the role of the
structural Geologist is to ensure that structural interpretations within the
Company are of adequate quality and consistency. QC work may either be part of
the integrated team work, informal technical reviews or formal risk and
resource assessments. The candidate will also need to build on and run
existing structural and fracture characterisation courses in conjunction with
the Company Learning Centre
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Actively coach young professionals with respect to
Structural geology.
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Provide solid consultancy regarding the regional tectonic
and structural styles, to Exploration and Development study teams. Liaise
with Exploration and Development Planning teams to pro-actively scope
structural geology and fractured reservoir opportunities.
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Provide solid consultancy regarding fracture
characterisation workflow and tools to Exploration and Development study
teams.
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Enhance and conduct structural geology training courses
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Collect the Company needs with regard to fracture
modelling, follow and steer research efforts where relevant
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Support the Company’s reputation by publications and
attendance at regional conferences
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Maintain, enhance and internally promote the Company’s
web based structural geology toolkit
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Identify opportunities for enhancing the application of
IT, DM and KM to embed a high standard of structural geological
interpretation and fractured reservoir modelling
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Team member of a subsurface disciplines consultancy team.
Participate in activities in order to enhance sustainable production
geosciences capabilities.
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Prepare documentation, presentations and workshops
related to specific structural geology and fractured reservoir subjects.
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Provide technical coaching, using the Study Centre Work
Place Learning “toolkit”, ranging from hands on technical support to
assigned coach. Peer challenge and QA/QC of staff work outside of the
immediate team.
Qualifications/Experience:
The following skills, qualifications and experience are required:
- University degree in Geology. Strong theoretical background in
structural geology with relevant experience level of 10 years or more in the
oil/gas EP industry.
- Solid experience with 2D and 3D seismic interpretation (Petrel SI is
recommendable) in integrated field development planning
- Broad experience from a variety of structural settings and basins
- Solid experience with fractured reservoir identification and modeling
tools
- Knowledge of fault and fracture seal analysis will be an advantage
- Web development skills using Frontpage and Sharepoint will be an
advantage
- Enthusiastic and strong team player with good communication skills and
the ability to engage, coach and motivate others
Company Description:
One of the leading oil companies in the Gulf States based
in a safe and expat friendly location.
