Geophysicist GoA and Canada
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Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
Entity:
Production & Operations
Job Family Group:
Subsurface Group
Job Description:
bp's deepwater business in the Gulf of America delivers material value from five operated hubs and four non-operated hubs. We are hiring Geophysicist within the Gulf of America business. This role will support base management, reservoir management and reservoir development, in one existing producing or developing assets in Gulf of America region.
This role doesn't include any formal leadership, but there will be opportunities to lead projects within multi-discipline squads or geophysics community. Your line manager will be the GoA geophysics discipline leader. You will be deployed to one of the squads where day-to-day activities/deliverables will be prioritised by the squad leader and area development manager. You will also work in close collaboration with the wells unit and production management squads.
What you will deliver
What you will need to be successful
In addition to having a degree (or equivalent) in Geology / Geophysics, candidates shoudl also demonstrate:
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
Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable
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:
bp's deepwater business in the Gulf of America delivers material value from five operated hubs and four non-operated hubs. We are hiring Geophysicist within the Gulf of America business. This role will support base management, reservoir management and reservoir development, in one existing producing or developing assets in Gulf of America region.
This role doesn't include any formal leadership, but there will be opportunities to lead projects within multi-discipline squads or geophysics community. Your line manager will be the GoA geophysics discipline leader. You will be deployed to one of the squads where day-to-day activities/deliverables will be prioritised by the squad leader and area development manager. You will also work in close collaboration with the wells unit and production management squads.
What you will deliver
- Working with other Subsurface disciplines as part of a multidiscipline team. Integration with the Geologists, Petrophysicists, Reservoir Engineers, Production Engineers, Drilling and Completion engineers, etc.
- Delivery of Subsurface interpretation and understanding of uncertainties including: Seismic well ties; 3D structural and stratigraphic framework at well, field and regional scales; Qualitative and quantitative reservoir quality predictions; 4D interpretation and integration with seismic to simulations prediction; Depth calibration, etc.
- Integrate static and dynamic understanding to update the reservoir description (including ISD and RPP frameworks)
- Contribution to the Area Development plan, inclusive of Integrated Subsurface Description, RPP, Depletion plans, SURM, Surveillance plans, Depletion plans, Technology plans
- Identify and progress drilling opportunities
- Contribute to development and update of static and dynamic models
- Support identification of intervention and active reservoir management opportunities to maximise economic recovery from existing infrastructure.
- Contribution to seismic fitness and futures sessions, seismic interpretation health checks, data quality assessments, etc.
- Strong collaboration with seismic delivery and technology teams
What you will need to be successful
In addition to having a degree (or equivalent) in Geology / Geophysics, candidates shoudl also demonstrate:
- Experience in Subsurface Appraisal, Major Projects, Depletion Planning, Depletion Management, or New Well Delivery
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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
Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable
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.