Lead Geophysicist required for operator in London, start date tbc on staff basis. Key Responsibilities: - To evaluate previous geological and geophysical interpretations and reports and literature relevant to project area, recommend and plan further work to achieve project objective. - To interpret geological & geophysical data in the project area in order to achieve objective agreed with supervisor. - To interpret geological & geophysical data in the project area in order to identify and define play concepts, geological models, facies distribution as well as define and evaluate prospects and leads - To collaborate with other members of the team, both internal and external such as specialists of the Corporate Technical Services or Contractors. - To participate in the project discussions and synthesis of the overall results. - To evaluate risk and reserve potential using company standard tools and procedures. - To carry out prospect evaluations, liaise with Reservoir Geologists/Engineers and Drilling/Development Engineers to work out production/cost profiles for economic evaluations. - To recommend reprocessing or acquisition of new geophysical data or special studies to contribute to achieve project objectives. - To design and plan geological and geophysical work programmes within budget constraints for company operated areas, ensuring the final product matches the original specification. - To define specifications and prepare scope of work for contracted work and carry out evaluation of tenders. - To ensure the operator’s geophysical work programmes in non-operated acreage are technically sound and are completed to the required standards and within budget constraints. - To present technical work to company Management and Partners. - To assist the Team Leader in project planning and cost control. - To propose exchange of well and seismic data with other oil companies and, after approval, carry them out. - To prepare reports and data packages for partners, authorities and government agencies. - To evaluate and advise Management on new opportunities via farm-ins/outs and cross assignments. - To identify potential new areas for company investments through analysis and interpretation of regional data. - To keep abreast of developments in geophysical acquisition, processing and interpretation techniques, in geoscience and regional geological knowledge, monitoring technical literature and participating in seminars. - To prepare appropriate VSP work programmes to ensure the best possible calibration of well results and seismic interpretation. - To contribute to Licence Round Applications. - Provision of post and prestack 2D and 3D depth migration seismic data interpretations and processing. - To ensure full adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety and Environment policies, procedures and standards. Key Requirements; - Degree in Geophysics. - Ability to use computer workstation to render accurate and timely seismic evaluations. - High level knowledge of Structural geology, salt tectonics, sequence stratigraphy, sedimentology, with expertise or specialist status some area (e.g. regional geology of passive margins). - Expertise with geophysical data interpretation techniques. Significant experience with an Exploration and Production company. - Special Aptitudes or Personality Attributes Required: - Innovative and self-directed problem solver. Good analytical skills, good level of presentation and reporting skills, - good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team. Use of independent thinking, use of initiative and creativity.
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