Oil & Gas Solutions Geophysicist
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Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
Entity:
Production & Operations
Job Family Group:
Subsurface Group
Job Description:
The role of Integrated Oil Solutions Geophysicist in the central Global Subsurface Solutions (GSS) Western Hemisphere team will involve deployment to squads working on prioritized subsurface activities where appropriate and consistent with development needs. The role requires a skilled geophysics practitioner in seismic interpretation and integration and offers broadening opportunities, with the potential to cover activity across different fields/basins and a variety of subsurface processes from ISD, Depletion Planning, Subsurface Uncertainty and Risk Management to well planning depending on priorities.
The GSS Oil Geophysics team is spread across multiple WH sites and the role is based in Houston or Port of Spain. Occasional travel may be required.
What you will deliver
As a member of Global Subsurface Solutions (GSS) who will be deployed as required to a prioritized project (squad), you will be accountable for embracing the agile operating model in delivery of high-quality sub-surface products which impact business decisions. General GSS squad accountabilities are:
What you will need to be successful
In addition to having a degree (or equivalent) in Geology / Geophysics, candidates should also demonstrate:
In addition, it would be beneficial to have:
Why join us?
At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Don't hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations.
Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Basin resource evaluation, Basin resource evaluation, CO2 utilisation and storage, Cost-conscious decision-making, Data Analysis, Data Management, Depletion and Storage Development Planning, Depositional framework, Fluid Properties, Geodesy and coordinate integrity, Geohazard Assessment, Geological Reservoir and Storage Unit Modelling, Geophysical surveillance, Geospatial data visualization, Integrated Resource Progression, Integrated Well Delivery, Petroleum Systems Analysis, Petrophysical Dynamic Reservoir Description, Petrophysical Seismic Lithology and Fluid Prediction, Petrophysical Seismic Reservoir Characterisation, Research and development, Reservoir quality, Resource, Reserves Estimation and Storage Volume Assessment, Rock Properties Framework, Seismic Acquisition {+ 8 more}
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
Production & Operations
Job Family Group:
Subsurface Group
Job Description:
The role of Integrated Oil Solutions Geophysicist in the central Global Subsurface Solutions (GSS) Western Hemisphere team will involve deployment to squads working on prioritized subsurface activities where appropriate and consistent with development needs. The role requires a skilled geophysics practitioner in seismic interpretation and integration and offers broadening opportunities, with the potential to cover activity across different fields/basins and a variety of subsurface processes from ISD, Depletion Planning, Subsurface Uncertainty and Risk Management to well planning depending on priorities.
The GSS Oil Geophysics team is spread across multiple WH sites and the role is based in Houston or Port of Spain. Occasional travel may be required.
What you will deliver
As a member of Global Subsurface Solutions (GSS) who will be deployed as required to a prioritized project (squad), you will be accountable for embracing the agile operating model in delivery of high-quality sub-surface products which impact business decisions. General GSS squad accountabilities are:
- Deliver prioritized activities within a squad in line with the squad mission, Terms of Reference (ToR) and Self-verification Plans (SvPs)
- Promote squad safety and wellbeing, and work at a sustainable capacity
- Maintain relationships with partners and stakeholders to ensure delivery of effective products
- Work with other Geophysicists to understand and develop standards and best practices, integrate multi-disciplinary activity and share learnings
- Work constructively with DL and others to build and implement a personal development plan
- Promote BP's commitment to safe, responsible and sustained performance, and demonstrate strong individual behaviours in line with BP Values and Leadership Expectations
What you will need to be successful
In addition to having a degree (or equivalent) in Geology / Geophysics, candidates should also demonstrate:
- Experience in delivering integrated geoscience and seismic interpretation deliverables across the subsurface value chain
- Experience in the application of geophysics from early field appraisal and development through to mature field optimisation
- Ability to integrate multiple vintages and qualities of geophysical products with other subsurface data and disciplines
- A dedication to agile working practices and tools
- Ability to characterize subsurface uncertainty and demonstrate effective management of risks
- Ability to deliver 'fit for purpose' products to support business decisions
- Ability to build a strong network within bp's Subsurface community
- Strong collaboration and relationship building skills
- Effective in planning and prioritization
- Strong communication skills
In addition, it would be beneficial to have:
- Experience with bp's subsurface toolkits, including Petrel, Hampson Russell packages and statistical packages.
- Experience incorporating technical limit seismic datasets into subsurface deliverables, including seismic attribute work, basic seismic response and AVO modelling
- Experience working in multiple structural domains and the issues in delivering seismic interpretation with structural integrity
- Experience working in different depositional systems and the technical challenges/limitations of interpretating them on seismic data
- Familiarity in integrating seismic products into models
- Ability to integrate large amounts of data and draw robust technical insights
Why join us?
At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:
- A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our
- achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
- Possibility to join our social communities and networks
- Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
- Life and health insurance, medical care package
- And many other benefits.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Don't hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations.
Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Basin resource evaluation, Basin resource evaluation, CO2 utilisation and storage, Cost-conscious decision-making, Data Analysis, Data Management, Depletion and Storage Development Planning, Depositional framework, Fluid Properties, Geodesy and coordinate integrity, Geohazard Assessment, Geological Reservoir and Storage Unit Modelling, Geophysical surveillance, Geospatial data visualization, Integrated Resource Progression, Integrated Well Delivery, Petroleum Systems Analysis, Petrophysical Dynamic Reservoir Description, Petrophysical Seismic Lithology and Fluid Prediction, Petrophysical Seismic Reservoir Characterisation, Research and development, Reservoir quality, Resource, Reserves Estimation and Storage Volume Assessment, Rock Properties Framework, Seismic Acquisition {+ 8 more}
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.