Location: UK - Aberdeen

Job Status: Permanent

Interview Date:  ASAP

Start Date: ASAP

Open To: EU Nationals or UK Work Permit Holders

Job Overview: The largest independent power producer in the Middle East and North Africa and an established oil and gas operator seeks a Senior Geologist to be responsible for all aspects of geological input into Exploration and New Business team activities. In this senior role, you will be empowered to work on your own initiative undertaking technically challenging and exciting projects. Applicants are invited with a strong background in regional evaluations and prospect and lead generation, North Sea Experience, and the desire to be part of what is a dynamic and rapidly expanding operator on the global stage. For example, in 2012, the Company acquired $1 billion dollars' worth of assets in the central NS and there is more to come…

The Company with operations on four continents has a portfolio of high-quality assets in exploration and production of crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, gas storage, oil & gas processing and transport. With multiple centers of excellence; 2000 employees across 40 countries; a strong management team and heavy financial investment from their Abu Dhabi parent Company, they are committed to major exploration and production expansion both in emerging and established markets worldwide.

Our Client is truly an "Energy Company" active in power generation and water desalination, oil and gas exploration and production, and emerging and innovative technologies. Not only are they a major independent oil and gas producer, they are committed to exploring alternative energy solutions across wind, waste-to-energy, and solar projects in North America, Northern Europe, the UAE and Morocco. Their innovation and ability to combine technical and commercial expertise differentiates them and gives them an edge.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Exploration Manager, you will be involved in the following range of activities, including:

• Regional evaluations of key play types.
• Prospect and lead generation.
• Probabilistic in-place volume assessment.
• Prospect risking.
• Input to economic evaluations and screening.
• Identification of drilling targets.
• Well planning.
• Work closely with Subsurface team members on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Provide input to new field development plans.
• Participate in peer reviews and contribute to management and joint venture partner meetings.
• Take a lead in supporting the Exploration Manager in opportunity identification, ranking and maturation.
• Lead evaluation of third party acquisition opportunities
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of other geologists.
• Mentor and support more junior team players.
• Provide and promote effective project management.

This is a technology and innovation driven Company, which combines world-class expertise, a dynamic and exciting portfolio of assets, and the financial commitment to expand further through acquisition and organic growth. The Company has a flat structure where decisions are made quickly and employees are empowered and encouraged to influence success. It is a great time to join this entrepreneurial organisation highly focused on developing a world-class energy business.

Preferences: The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in a Geological Science subject essential. Further degree in a Geological science subject desired.
• A minimum of 7 years oil industry experience with a strong geological exploration background essential. Operator experience highly desired.
• North Sea experience essential.
• Exploration and production geology experience desired.
• Experience of economic evaluations desired.
• Proven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams essential.
• Up to date knowledge of technological developments, industry initiatives essential.
• Highly analytical - the ability to resolve complex problems and to recommend solutions essential.
• Good working knowledge of industry software essential.
• Excellent communication skills - the ability to devise and give presentations and technical reports in a coherent manner essential.
• Pragmatic team player who can work at all levels to accomplish goals; has the ability to see the big picture and assertive to make bold and entrepreneurial recommendations desired.
• Ambitious - desire to succeed in this dynamic growth operator - to develop and grow with the role - take on new challenges and to exceed expectations desired.

Package: A Base Salary of £70K - £130K is on offer dependent on skills and experience. Plus minimum of 28 days holiday, flexible working hours, Retention Plan, Company Bonus, Family Health and Dental, Gym Sponsorship and much more…