Job purpose:

• Provide development geology support to the company, including geological modelling work in support of field development, well planning and reservoir management.

Group organization structure:

• Subsurface Manager – Senior Development Geologist - Geologist

Key responsibilities:

• 3D geological modelling in support of field development, well planning and reservoir management.
• Input to HIIP and reserves evaluation work. Support further opportunity identification.
• Lead reservoir characterization, geological and well database updates.
• Provide geological input to field development, operations support during well drilling and production/ well intervention activities. Work closely with other disciplines in making recommendations for well locations and drilling, logging and testing strategies.
• Lead technical role in geological input to subsurface studies.
• Take active involvement in reservoir management.
• Take part and assist in peer reviews to ensure excellent technical standards.
• Represent the organization at external technical groups and meetings.
• Take ownership for the continuous development of personal and technical expertise and knowledge.
• Coach and mentor less experienced members of the team.

Qualifications and Skills required:

• BSc degree in petroleum geology, with an MSc preferred.
• Minimum of 9 years experience in petroleum geology, field development including waterflood developments.
• Significant experience in 3D static/ geological modelling. Good knowledge of Petrel software application is preferred.
• Good knowledge of geology & geophysics, including thin bed multi-stacked sandstone reservoirs.
• Good knowledge of log analysis and petrophysical evaluation.
• Significant experience of development and production geology.
• Able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of reservoir model building and workflows.
• Proven ability to undertake complex tasks requiring the application of well-developed technical skills and knowledge with limited supervision.
• Well developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good command of both written and spoken English
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.
• Ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary environment.