Geological support of operations including communicating with third-party geo-steerers, mudlogging vendors, rig personnel, and drilling personnel; integration of geological and geophysical data; supporting correlation of drilling events with subsurface anomalies/features
Well Planning to include pre-spud assessment with geo-hazards identification and mitigation, offset drilling events correlation, subsurface anomaly flagging, target window protocol, survey frequency protocol, data acquisition program, and tool failure protocol
Assessment of drilling, completions, and production performance by integrating geological, geophysical, geochemical, geomechanical, and reservoir properties to understand performance drivers and ensure repeatability of successful results
Collaborate with more experienced geologists to identify optimization opportunities and appraisal strategies that increase hydrocarbon reserves and production output, optimize future well placement and spacing and targeting in planned wells to maximize field value
Support post-well reviews and continuous improvement workflows
Contribute to standardization efforts (templates, checklists, best practices) across programs
Close collaboration with multiple other disciplines (Subsurface Technology, Land, Reservoir, Drilling, Completions, Regulatory, Facilities, Finance, Legal, etc.) for planning and delivery of program in compliance with business rules.
Clear communication of key findings and recommendations
Essential Experience and Education
Master of Science in Geology or related field
Personal commitment to health, safety, environment, laws, regulations, and ethics and compliance principles
Minimum of 5 years industry experience in unconventional reservoirs
Experience mapping /interpretation, play assessment, evaluation planning, petrophysics interpretation, exploration, data analytics, project management, operational execution
Demonstrated ability to understand and analyze complex issues, make data-based decisions, and using analytics where possible, to identify alternatives and select an appropriate course of action to achieve desired outcome
Operations and/or geosteering experience
Familiarity with reservoir, drilling, and completions engineering
Demonstrated use of IMPACT principles
I - Innovation: Learns from new ideas and applies solutions to add value.
M - Motivated: Overcomes obstacles with an intense desire to succeed.
P - Performance Driven: Makes value-based decisions involving measured risk to deliver business objectives.
A - Accountable: Takes responsibility and ownership of business performance.
C - Collaborative: Shares knowledge and works together for the good of BPX.
T - Trustworthy: Keeps commitments, listens to others and authentically supports change necessary to achieve our Path to Premier.
Strong business acumen and data-based decision making
Demonstrated ability to achieve high performance goals and meet deadlines in fast paced environment
Forward-looking thinker who actively seeks opportunities and solutions
Expertise with geoscience interpretation software (Petrel preferred)
Experience with geo-steering software (StarSteer preferred)
Desirable Criteria
Training or hands-on experience in data visualization software (Power BI preferred)Training of hands-on experience with database web applications (Enverus preferred)Training or hands-on experience in data analytics
Compensation & Benefits
How much do we pay (Base)?
$167,000-$196,000
Note that the pay range listed for this position is a good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible base compensation at the time of posting.
We offer a reward and wellbeing package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. Benefits may include:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Discretionary annual bonus program
Long-term incentive program
401(k) matching program
Legal authorization requirements
Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States for any employer other than your current employer
Must not require sponsorship now or in the future for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.)
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits and privileges. Please contact us to request accommodations.
Travel Requirement
Negligible travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills
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