Senior Geophysicist

Petrofac is a leading international service provider to the energy industry, with a diverse client portfolio including many of the world’s leading energy companies.  

We design, build, manage and maintain infrastructure for our clients. We recruit, reward, and develop our people based on merit regardless of race, nationality, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. We value our people and treat everyone who works for or with Petrofac fairly and without discrimination.  

The world is re-thinking its energy supply and energy security needs, planning for a phased transition to alternative energy sources. We are here to help our clients meet these evolving energy needs.  

This is an exciting time to join us on this journey.     

Are you ready to bring the right energy to Petrofac and help us deliver a better future for everyone?   

 JOB TITLE: SENIOR GEOPHYSICIST

MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE:

To work on geophysical interpretations and evaluations for studies and operations within a project team. Scope includes, but not limited to structural interpretations from seismic data, seismic attributes analysis, qualitative and quantitative seismic interpretations, seismic modelling & rock physics analysis and hazards evaluation from seismic. Represent the geophysics discipline in internal/external cross asset peer assist and technical assurance reviews.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work proactively with multidisciplinary subsurface asset teams responsible for the appraisal, planning and execution phases of Petrofac-operated fields. Contributing towards qualitative and quantitative, high quality geophysical work; and providing essential information to subsurface peers, management and stakeholders.

• Take responsibility for the planning and technical quality of all geophysical work carried out by subsurface asset teams during pre-development and development phases, and in the support of day-to-day drilling and production operations.

• Work collaboratively with the Functional Heads and Asset Managers to ensure that the appropriate level of technical assessment is applied to subsurface work, and to reveal technical and business-related risks that may impact or affect development planning, operations and/or investment decisions.

• Participate in geophysics-based peer assist and technical assurance reviews. Provide evidence to demonstrate that the appropriate level of work has been performed to a standard that can withstand proper technical challenge and ensure that geophysical aspects of subsurface work meet current industry and government standards.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:   

• Extensive subsurface experience with National/International Operator(s) and/or Service Providers on multiple oil and gas fields in the upstream petroleum industry.

• BSc. in Earth Science or related discipline with at least 2 years working experience in seismic interpretations and fresh post-graduate (MSc./MPhil/PhD) candidates can also be considered. The selected candidate will be offered a position aligned with the level of experience.

• Industry experience working in a subsurface multidisciplinary project team with National/International Operator(s) and/or Service Provider(s) on oil and gas fields in the upstream petroleum industry.

• Exposure to quantitative seismic and interpretation software will be an advantage.

• Good knowledge in all aspects of petroleum and reservoir geophysics.

• Exposure to various petroleum systems, depositional environments and reservoir types.

• Knowledge and appreciation of geology, petrophysics, reservoir engineering, petroleum engineering, well engineering, drilling and completion practices.

• Understanding of hydrocarbon resource estimation.

• Confidence in own abilities.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Team player with ability to motivate and encourage teams.

• Ability to engage with and influence decision makers through clarity of thinking and effective arguments.

• Cultural sensitivity.

• Energy and drive; capacity to manage multiple and difficult tasks to tight deadlines.

• Outcome-focused and performance-driven, with high expectations from technical systems, reports and presentations; attention to details, quality and professionalism.