Location: India jobs
Salary: £74193.98 - £134898.15 per annum + Expat Package (very attractive)
Date posted: 09/07/2010 16:09
Job type: Permanent jobs
This position is for an internationally experienced, technical 'Chief Geologist' to lead geologists, be
responsible for all aspects of geology in the Company and run its Geological Projects team
providing specialist support.
Ideally, the geologist will have obtained a thorough grounding across all GGRE disciplines with a
multinational oil company and have a comprehensive understanding of the use of geology in
quantifying and reducing uncertainty in both exploration and production projects. The
geologist must have extensive experience with operating oil companies across New
Ventures, Exploration, Appraisal, Development and Production.
An in depth understanding of key geological disciplines such as structural geology, sequence
stratigraphy and reservoir characterisation is essential and the ability to interrogate basin and
geocellular geological models is critical to success in this role. Specific experience building basin
models and Petrel reservoir models is also required. The role demands contemporary workstation
skills, which allow the geologist to participate actively in projects with individuals & the Geological
Projects team.
Technical Work
*Project management of all specialist geological projects, especially in sedimentology, structural
geology and reservoir characterisation, including interaction with third party service providers
*Oversight and execution of 2D and 3D seismic interpretation for NV, Exploration and Development
projects
*Technical direction of regional studies as required, including licence round projects and field
developments
*Oversight and execution of 2D and 3D velocity model building for both depth conversion and
seismic imaging
*Written and verbal reporting of technical studies and presentation to management and partners.
Functional leadership
*Responsibility for the Geology function and leadership of al geologists
*Champion functional excellence, specifically through the continuous improvement of best practice
workflows
*Champion Petroleum System Analysis
*Directly lead the Geological Advisors Group in both Exploration and Reservoir Development
*Mentor with the intent of developing juniors and peers in the Exploration and Reservoir
Development
*Champion access to leading-edge technologies and represent the Company in relevant Joint
IndustryProjects
Experience and Skill Sets Required:
At least 20 years of experience, primarily in geological interpretation with experience of basin
evaluation and modelling, reservoir characterisation and integration of geological and geophysical
data, along with broad technical experience in hydrocarbon exploration and production
*MSc or PhD in Geoscience discipline with a focus and expertise in geosciences
*Thorough understanding and experience of all well planning and drilling activities including
sequence stratigraphy, correlation, pressure prediction, geomechanics and related geological
operations
*Awareness of and exposure to project risking and ranking, and project economics
*Awareness of the principles of reservoir engineering and an ability to interact with reservoir and
completions engineers
*Significant international experience with an operating oil company is essential, including working in
a variety of basins in both exploration and production projects
*Strong current workstation skills, including working in a 3D modelling environment
*Expertise in GIS and database management would be an advantage
*Team player with open and flexible approach
*Good communicator and presenter
*Commercially aware with entrepreneurial attitude
*Understanding of project execution and cost implications.
*Willingness to travel extensively, both within India and elsewhere in SE Asia and the Middle East
