Senior Petrophysicist - Operator – 5+ Years OGP/WS/1271
OilandGasPeople.com Geoscience JobsPosted: 12 June 2014 at 15:49 Expires: 11 August 2014 at 15:49
Posted In: Geoscience > Petrophysicist
Location: Canada
URGENT: A great opportunity based in Newfoundland - St John’s (East Canadian Island) to work in the vibrant, picturesque, exciting and oil hub city of St John’s...working for a large integrated Energy Company with major operations in Newfoundland... you will lead and provide petrophysical services and support to operations, development and exploration teams...you will drive technical excellence and mentor and coach junior team members. Applicants invited with 5 years min broad petrophysical experience...role offers opportunity to work across the full exploration and production value chain, work on producing assets and exploration activities, and further develop technical and commercial skills...great career prospects working for a rapidly expanding operator...
Key Requirements
The successful candidate will have:
• A bachelor's degree in Geology, Geophysics Engineering or related sciences essential. Master of Science or PhD advantageous.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience working as a petrophysicist in the oil and gas industry essential.
• Prior experience working with the geology of offshore Eastern Canada and
knowledge of clastic sedimentology, stratigraphy and structural geology advantageous.
• Experience with geophysics, biostratigraphy, reservoir characterization and development planning advantageous.
• An ability to understand and appreciate the potential of underdeveloped assets advantageous.
• Demonstrated computing skills including Linux, Unix and PC based applications
• Good knowledge of wireline and Measurements While Drilling (MWD)/Logging While Drilling (LWD) logs as well as formation evaluation essential. Previous experience as a logging engineer and in acquisition and analyses of petrophysical data from offshore environments advantageous.
• Current competency in an industry-standard petrophysical package essential (Geolog and/or Techlog desired).
• Strong communication skills are required, as is the ability to work collaboratively with co-workers in the Subsurface team, the Drilling and Completions groups, and external organizations such as service companies and regulatory bodies essential.
• Desire and ability to coach and mentor junior geoscientists within the team essential.
• Proven ability to work in a team environment dealing with people from various disciplines essential.
• Capability in a mentoring and/or coaching role essential.
• Superior analytical skills and the ability to identify key issues based on relevant data and provide appropriate solutions/recommendations essential.
• Excellent presentation as well as written and oral communication skills essential.
• Ability to problem-solve and to work independently to develop solutions essential.
• Be a member in good standing or be eligible for registration with Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Newfoundland & Labrador (PEGNL).
• Ambitious with a strong desire to accomplish results and achieve a high level of client satisfaction.
• Enthusiasm and drive to keep abreast of new petrophysical trends and technologies and to promote internally.
• Ability to travel.
Package: A competitive Operator Salary is on offer dependent on skills and experience, plus an attractive Operator Benefits Package including flexible working options, fitness membership allowance etc. A generous relocation allowance and assistance is available for this role.
Job Description
Reporting to the Subsurface Technical Lead, you will undertake many activities, such as:
• Become competent in the Company’s workflows, practices and petrophysical products used.
• Build strong working relationships across exploration, development and operation personnel.
• Become the technical focal point for petrophysical related services.
• Consult with team members, leading to the design and documentation of cost-effective Logging While Drilling (LWD) and wireline data acquisition modules in pre-drill documentation packages.
• Engage with the local regulatory body regarding data acquisition programs and guidelines, at the planning stage and operationally.
• Co-ordinate with service company representatives and logistics staff to schedule onshore/offshore movement of petrophysical tools and staff.
• Monitor and provide support as required of LWD and wireline log data acquisitions; reviewing data at an early stage to identify any quality issues or re-acquisition requirements. This may include remote supervision via real-time and directing a logging witness to carry out this function.
• Carry out operational petrophysical analyses as needed for defining subsequent well operations.
• Review finalized well log data provision by service providers, and identify and communicate any deficiencies to the provider.
• Verify invoices and charges for logging services utilized.
• Conduct detailed petrophysical analyses with finalized data that is consistent with current team methodology; providing petrophysical plots, analysis curve digits and summation products as needed by other team members.
• Communicate the results of technical analyses to internal staff and management as well as external partners.
• Maintain and enhance personal professional development through evaluation of the latest technological trends, advancements and innovations in reservoir description and management, and through technical reading, webinars and courses.
• Champion data stewardship within the Subsurface group; creating guidelines and standards for a petrophysical database
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff on log analyses, data stewardship and pressure interpretation
• Travel offshore may be required on occasion.
The Company is expanding rapidly in the Atlantic Region and the role offers a great opportunity for an ambitious petrophysicist with relevant experience, who can bring petrophysical competencies to the team whilst conducting varied and interesting project studies.
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