Exploration Geophysicist

Position Description:

This role is part of an interdisciplinary team working on a major field. Responsibilities will include:

• Regional mapping and the identification and definition of prospects in the exploration focus area using all available geophysical, well bore and analog data.
• Developing prospects, integrate all subsurface data in mapping including formation tops, fault cuts, sequence stratigraphic framework and reservoir rock properties.
• Generate detailed structural, fault and amplitude maps including net feet of pay (when appropriate) to define prospects, and regional scale structure and isopach maps.
• Calibrate seismic to well data by generation and application of synthetic seismograms and other appropriate model based interpretation tools to better understand expected seismic response and assess prospect uncertainty and risk.
• Understand project management procedures, develop detailed project plans and manages projects within time and budget constraints while satisfying objectives for quality.
• Understand and apply depth conversion methods to time interpretations using well and seismic derived velocity data.
• Apply fault seal analysis and fault surface mapping as appropriate.
• Understand risk and resource size estimation methods and works with cross-functional team to develop realistic resource size distributions and objectively assess risks.
• Advise on and recommend data purchases and seismic acquisition programs based on strategy, data quality, and exploration problem analysis.
• Apply specialized processing techniques to better understand lithologies and fluid content from the available seismic data e.g. waveform analysis, AVO, etc. when appropriate
• Organization and management of geophysical data and interpretations, and in the population and ongoing maintenance of the digital seismic database, following applicable standards.

• 7-15 years experience with some international exposure
• A higher degree will be well regarded
• Extensive workstation skills in 2D and 3D seismic interpretation; experience or familiarity with visualization software will be beneficial.
• Previous experience in clastic and deep water depositional systems will be beneficial.
• Significant experience in using full petroleum system analysis in both regional prospectivity assessment and detailed prospect identification and definition.
• An understanding of basic seismic data acquisition and processing methods and parameters and their impact on interpretation accuracy / validity
• Significant applied geophysics experience within or working with business unit cross-functional teams and technology groups
• Understanding of fundamental financial and economic principles
• Sound, prudent, timely decision making skills
• Strong focus on delivering exceptional results
• Strong team and communication skills.