North American Recruiting & Consulting

This is one of my clients who does not provide a base salary range to me; however, I can tell you from prior experience that if you are a good fit for their needs the Base Salary will be very solid and acceptable.

They have an excellent Benefits Plan and a Relocation Plan should that be require.

Our client is an international energy company with operations in strategic locations around the world including the North Sea, the Gulf of Mexico, offshore West Africa, Canada, Yemen and Colombia. With more than 4,000 employees worldwide, their primary offices are located in North America, Uxbridge and Aberdeen.

Their goal is simple – to responsibly grow long-term value for shareholders by focusing on three growth strategies: oil sands, conventional exploration and development, and unconventional gas.

Their opportunity portfolio is rich and diversified, with almost 10 billion boe to develop. They have a track record of profitability and a strong balance sheet. With industry-leading cash netbacks and new growth projects under way, they are well positioned to continuing creating value for shareholders.

The way they work is just as important as the results they achieve. Their global reputation for sound governance, safe and ethical business practices and transparent disclosure helps ensure they are both an economic success and a responsible developer. They are also proud of their comprehensive stakeholder consultation processes that enable an open dialogue with stakeholders. In addition, through their social responsibility program, they support meaningful projects in the communities where they operate.

The Senior Geologist is a seasoned technical professional with broad technical skills. He/she works in an integrated team, providing sound geological expertise in the evaluation of exploration opportunities in which the company can participate. The Senior Geologist has proven competencies and is responsible for handling complex geological/geophysical assignments independently.  He/she receives work in terms of broad objectives, and is relied upon to deliver key results.  At times, the Senior Geologist may provide leadership on assignments requiring broad knowledge of geology and geophysics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• As a senior technical staff member, proposes and carries out complex assignments independently with minimal day-to-day direction from supervisor.
• Carries out extensive detailed mapping on 3D or 2D seismic data, analyzing seismic attributes, and preparing detailed structural, stratigraphic, and amplitude maps.
• Evaluates 2D and 3D seismic data sets for hydrocarbon potential and makes recommendations for future exploration efforts based on technical and business experience.
• Recommends purchase or disposition of leases based on integrated geological and geophysical information; major contributor to lease sale evaluation efforts.
• Recommends major areas of future exploration efforts.
• Recommends areas for future seismic data acquisition.
• As a senior technical staff member, provides insights into competitor technical efforts and exploration strategies recommending ways for Our Client to exploit opportunities.
• Generates/recommends opportunities for drilling to management.
• Matures prospects to drill ready status, working with support departments (drilling, land, development, production, etc.) to ensure all processes are adhered to and that the highest quality drilling program is prepared.
• Participates in peer-based risk and resource estimation processes; ensures such processes are adhered to in conducting his/her evaluations; seeks input from peers to ensure technical high quality is achieved in evaluations.
• As required, evaluates farm-in opportunities, making recommendations to management on participation.
• Initiates and directs major geological studies.
• Develops geological models from well logs, cross-sections and maps; constructs geological maps from well logs and seismic data.
• Maintains practical familiarity with current salt tectonics research, and applies those concepts to geologic and seismic interpretation within complex and challenging environments.
• Integrates deepwater depositional concepts, biostratigraphic data, log character, and seismic data to develop interpretation of depositional environment and facies distributions. Incorporates sequence stratigraphic concepts to construct paleogeographic maps illustrating salt features and sediment fairways.
• Directs preparation of geological maps.
• Estimates oil reserves in proven or prospective fields, and consults with Petroleum Engineers concerning drilling and production methods.
• Estimates hydrocarbon resource size in generated prospects and performs related risk assessments.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary team following exploratory well drilling operations to evaluate results.
• Provides mentoring and technical assistance to junior staff.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

There are no direct supervisory responsibilities; however, he/she may act as leader of small groups of technical personnel and provide technical guidance to lower-level geologists.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Geology or Geophysics, or a Bachelor degree with experience commensurate to a Master’s degree, is REQUIRED.
• Minimum of 10 years professional oil and gas exploration and development experience working with or in a business unit cross-functional team or technology group.
• Deepwater experience is preferred, with strong preference for Gulf of Mexico expertise.
• Similar deepwater experience in other Frontier Basins would be considered.
• Familiarity with depth-imaging technology a plus.
• Must Be a proven prospect generator.
• Must Be able to work in highly charged, fast-paced work environment, and be able to handle multiple projects at once.

Core Competencies:

• Adaptability/Managing Change: Ability to embrace new technologies, meet emerging market demands, respond effectively to changing conditions, apply continuous improvement techniques and create new business opportunities.
• Leadership: Ability to achieve desired results by encouraging and supporting the contributions of others possession of required knowledge, skills and experience to work effectively with others throughout the organization.
• Teamwork: Knowledge, skill and ability to work effectively with others to achieve optimal collective results.
• Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles; ability to secure information, listen effectively and get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Global Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to work successfully in any community by effectively handling cultural, political and economic differences.
• Technical/Operating Skills: Possession of appropriate technical and operational knowledge, skills and experience to ensure performance at a high level of accomplishment.
• Initiative: Think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and generates required steps to ensure success.
• Total Business Understanding: Knowledge and expertise in formulating competitive strategies and managing policies, practices, trends and information affecting the total business.

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who are authorized to work in the US, without company sponsorship, on a full-time, permanent basis will be considered.

Applicants who are authorized to work in the US indefinitely without company sponsorship will be given first consideration.