 Exploration Geologist - Houston, TexasOne of the world's largest companies, our client has a formidable portfolio of both onshore and deepwater assets, and offers genuine international opportunities across its 100 global operations. The Exploration Geologist would primarily be responsible for the geological evaluation of our client's exploration interests, with a strong focus on regional play fairway analysis, and input to the prospect generation process. The Geologist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, involved in integration of data to deliver play fairway maps and cross sections aimed at improving both the greater regional and block-specific k nowledge and allow high-grading the most prospective areas. The role involves basin analysis through prospect generation activities. In addition, the geologist will be expected to actively identify and undertake assessment of new opportunities. The job will also involve working with and giving regular presentations to management, Joint Venture Partners and host country government agencies. ACCOUNTABILITIES • An overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development. • Work with all members of the team and specialist groups to ensure the areas of interest are evaluated to the highest technical standard within the time frame of the operated work program. • Delivery of a high-quality interpretation product, including quality control and overall integration of all relevant geoscience studies / results from contributing specialists. • Monitor industry activity in the region. • Undertake, coordinate and monitor well activities in the region • Work both independently and in collaboration with the team and specialists to generate new concepts and opportunities. • Work with the Global Exploration and Geoscience Function groups to ensure compliance with company standards and take part in peer-assists / reviews. • Build and maintain good relationships with the Team, Joint Venture Partners and host country Governments. • Demonstrate personal leadership and provide a strong creative influence for the team. Identification and assessment of new opportunities and regional and play analysis to support acreage capture. BEHAVIOURAL & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES • Intellectual Firepower • Strong Organizational and Leadership Skills • Proven Ability to Deliver Results on Time • Develops Organizational Capability • Fosters Creativity and Innovation • Applies Strategic Business Perspective • Brings out the Best in Others • Sets Direction and Builds Alignment • Excellent Influencing Sills • High level Technical Communication skills (oral and written) • Cultural Sensitivity to a Global Working Environment KEY RELATIONSHIPS • Exploration Managers/Supervisors • Geoscience Function and Technical Specialists • Joint Venture Partners • Regulatory and Government agencies EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor's degree in geoscience minimum EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: • A minimum of 5 years experience in the upstream petroleum industry, with good geological interpretation and mapping skills at regional and prospect level. • A working knowledge of structural and stratigraphic interpretation methods, including sequence stratigraphy and well log petrophysical analysis. • A working knowledge of foldbelts and associated syn-kinematic deepwater depositional systems. • A working knowledge of basin modeling and petroleum geochemistry. • A good working knowledge of exploration processes from play fairway analysis to prospect maturation, volumetric assessment, risk assessment and the synthesis of diverse regional datasets. • Familiarity with Landmark, Petrosys and Petrel interpretation software would be highly advantageous. • Previous regional experience would also be advantageous. To discuss this position and similar roles please contact Oscar Associates quoting reference JM 21344 |
