Senior Development Geologist

Posted: 15 August 2012 at 16:00   Expires: 14 October 2012 at 16:00

Posted In: Geoscience > Geologist - Development

Location: United Kingdom > London

Based in London and initially reporting into the Technical Director, the SeniorDevelopment Geologistis a key member of the technical team.

Key Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years relevant all round geological experience, primarily with operators in an asset geologist role.
• International experience a strong advantageand the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team
• Skilled user of current state of the art geological modelling software, Petrel preferred.
• Experience in field appraisal and development
• Experienced in sedimentology, structural geology, well planning, log analysis, sequence stratigraphy, geochemistry, facies analysis and basin analysis
• Good knowledge of Geophysics and Petrophysics and track record of integrated geoscience team work
• Knowledge of reservoir engineering
• Work experience in the Caspian and FSU an advantage
• Experience with presentations to internal management, partners and governmental agencies

Personal Characteristics
• A team player who is comfortable with a flexible and changing environment
• Someone who is hard working and a self-starter who is patient, resilient, and persistent
• A mature individual who has high emotional intelligence and must be driven to positive thoughtful action
• Someone who is comfortable in a multi-cultural environment
• Someone who can help create a harmonious and positive team environment
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, enthusiastic and confident, with excellent problem-solving skills and a roll-up-your-sleeves attitude toward work
• Someone with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet reporting deadlines
• A person with a “can-do” attitude who demonstrates hands-on accountability for their work
• First class communication and presentation skills
• Candidate must have a desire for excellence in leading edge technology within his/her discipline and keep abreast of leading edge technologies being developed within related disciplines

Job Description

The London based team members will be expected to undertake occasional visits to Turkmenistan and to other countries as dictated by project needs.

Specific to the Senior Development Geologist would be the responsibility for:

• Deliver state of the art geological interpretations of the region

• Understand the regional geological picture and integrate that knowledge into the reservoir model

• Identify, contract and participate in external studies required to optimise the geological interpretation

• Select initial well locations from existing 2D seismic data set, produce well prognoses, statement of requirements, monitor well operations and aid coordination of well drilling activities with the drilling/operations team

• Develop coring, logging and petrophysical programmes

• Evaluate new wells on the structure and integrate new data into the geological models

• Build 3D static reservoir models

• Integrate assessment of seismic facies analysis in conjunction with Geophysicist

• Facilitate up-scaling of static models for dynamic modelling

• Support of all related subsurface activities

The Opportunity

• To work with an innovative, creative and independent thinking team

• To work in a private independent company

• Help build the company as it grows

• Participate in the early stages ofa very large appraisal and development project

• Reach your own professional goals in a team-oriented environment

• Have lots of fun