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Posted: 04 July 2013 at 06:00   Expires: 01 August 2013 at 06:00

Posted In: Geoscience > Geologist - Exploration

Location: India > Delhi

888839 - Lead Exploration Geophysicist



Our Client are currently recruiting for the post of Lead Exploration Geophysicist to be based in Gurgaon, near Delhi, India.

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888839 - Lead Exploration Geophysicist



Our Client are currently recruiting for the post of Lead Exploration Geophysicist to be based in Gurgaon, near Delhi, India.

Job Description

888839 - Lead Exploration Geophysicist

Our Client are currently recruiting for the post of Lead Exploration Geophysicist to be based in Gurgaon, near Delhi, India.

Job Description

• 2D and 3D seismic interpretation including the generation of relevant time, depth, velocity and attribute maps.


• Integration of seismic interpretation with geological models, particularly in deep water depositional systems.


• Interpretation of 3D fault surfaces and creation of coherent structural models.


• Interaction with well geologist during drilling of exploration wells to update interpretations.


• Generation of well ties and detailed synthetic seismograms including wavelet analysis and fluid substitution studies to understand the seismic response.


• Work with the geophysical projects team specialists on rock physics studies as required, including seismic attribute studies, seismic modelling, inversion and AVO.


• Design and implementation of VSP surveys in Exploration wells as appropriate.


• Database co-ordination (including GIS and Geoframe).


• Written and verbal reporting of technical studies and appropriate presentation to management, partners and Government bodies and representatives.


• Support functional excellence within the asset team, including refinement of best practice workflows.


• Support the 3D interpretation working environment within the company.


• Participate in cross team/departmental peer review sessions as required.


• Coach junior geophysicists and peers in the asset team.


• Champion access to relevant leading-edge technologies.


• Develop strong working relationships across the geophysical community withing the company.


• Lead workflow and review processes and contribute to well proposals/post well evaluations/interpretation projects as required.


• Deliver projects to time and budget.


• Contribution to TCM, OCM and MCM meetings as required and instructed.


• Meetings and networking with JV partners.


• Internal meetings and networking in the company across NV, Exploration and Reservoir Development.


• Liaison with drilling, environment team and corporate as necessary.


• Be aware of Finance and Accounts key representatives to ensure payment of invoices in a timely manner


• Be aware of new geophysical technical developments to build working relationships with technology developers in this discipline.


• Contribute to the company subsurface technology programme definition and technology transfer.

Skills and Experience

• MSc or PhD in Geophysics.


• Moderate - Extensive experience primarily in seismic interpretation with a solid understanding of rock physics, along with broad technical experience in hydrocarbon exploration.


• Good understanding of seismic activities including acquisition, processing and related geophysical operations.


• Good understanding of geological processes and features apparent in seismic, including skills in seismic sequence stratigraphy and seismic geomorphology.


• Experience of numerous basins worldwide, including deep water depositional settings.


• Significant experience with an operating oil company is essential.


• Understanding of project execution and cost implications.


• Strong current geophysical workstation skills, including working in a 3D visualisation environment.


• Expertise in GIS and database management would be an advantage.


• Team player with open and flexible approach.


• Good communicator and presenter.


• Commercially aware with entrepreneurial attitude.


• Willingness to travel extensively.

This is a permenant position.

The rate for this position is negotiable.

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference 888839.

Orion Group currently supplies over 3,500 personnel in roles including Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power & Utilities, Construction, Mining, Rail, Aerospace, IT & Telecoms, Office and Commercial. With 29 offices worldwide, Orion Group operate in the UK and internationally and in January 2009, were named the UK's number one for engineering recruitment.

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