Job Title: Lead Geophysicist (Staff)

Location: Aberdeen

Company Description:

Senergy is a diversified energy services company delivering services and solutions to all energy sectors. These services span the full project life cycle of any energy development from initial evaluation of the opportunity, its associated risks, challenges and outputs through to full delivery and operation. Much of our expertise has been developed in the oil and gas environment but we are committed to applying this knowledge, technology and safety culture in emerging markets such as renewables and alternative energy. Senergy has grown steadily over the last five years both organically and through merger and acquisition. This means that as an organisation we are accustomed to adapting and evolving in response to our changing environment, and the changing needs of our clients.

Job Description:

The role comprises delivering high quality technical work as part of the Exploration Team. It is expected that a Lead Geophysicist will be capable of independent work requiring a minimum of supervision.

A Lead Geophysicist will contribute to project scoping, execution and quality assurance working both independently and under the supervision of senior members of the consultancy on more complex projects. Will have knowledge of the complete exploration life cycle and be developing experience primarily through the application of geophysical skills. Must be prepared to work as part of an integrated team demonstrating excellent communication with other disciplines and business teams.

All members of the Exploration Team are expected to offer proactive and enthusiastic support to other teams within Senergy based on business requirements. Exploration Team members will also be expected to proactively support the team aspiration and deliver in line with the objectives outlined in the business plan. These behaviours will be consistently maintained whilst involved in client-oriented projects and in support of Senergy-oriented initiatives.

Primary Function:

Delivery of high quality geophysical studies, with minimum supervision, in line with project objectives.

Understand technical objectives and contribute to project scoping.

Mentor and provide guidance to other members of the consultancy.

Support business development through agreed procedures.

Proactively support the business through enthusiastic participation in non-billable initiatives.

Demonstrate behaviours which reflect the Senergy values of Innovation, Partnership, Personal Responsibility, Leadership and Integrity.

Provide technical input to support other teams or business units within Senergy.

Work within Senergy SIMS and QA/QC procedures

Desired Skills & Experience:

Technical Focus

The Exploration Team is involved in all aspects of the exploration value chain. A Lead Geophysicist will have, or be acquiring, knowledge through project work, personal development and training of all aspects of the exploration value chain including regional studies, prospectivity generation, evaluation and discovery. Specific tasks will include:

Geophysical evaluation projects from regional assessment in frontier areas to detailed prospect and appraisal analysis.

2D and 3D seismic interpretation and mapping incorporating synthetic generation, attribute analysis, rock physics studies, velocity modelling and depth conversion.

Lead and prospect generation and evaluation including calculation of volumetrics and risk assessment.

Provide agreed input into related studies focusing on areas such as basin modelling, play fairway analysis, reservoir prediction and structural evaluation.

Qualifications

Satisfying at least one from either of the following categories:

A degree in Geology or Geophysics

An MSc in Petroleum Geology or Geophysics or a relevant PhD

Technical Skills

Good spoken and written English

Competence in a number of these key areas of geophysics:

3D & 2D structural interpretation

Synthetic generation and VSP analysis

Seismic sequence stratigraphy

Attribute analysis

Velocity modelling and depth conversion

AVO and inversion techniques

Prospect generation and evaluation

Volumetrics and risking

Non-seismic methods

Understanding of integrated projects with knowledge of geoscience principles and techniques including:

Basin development and geological processes

Play fairway mapping

Well data interpretation and analysis

Basic knowledge of petrophysical methods

Able and willing to operate independently in a Senergy or client environment.

Able and willing to deliver technical presentations to Senergy staff and to clients.

Able and willing to work within an integrated team to deliver to a common goal.

Competent user of at least one standard seismic interpretation package, eg Landmark Suite, Petrel, Kingdom.

Behaviour

Senergy provides technical consultancy services to our clients. As such, this role is suited to an individual who understands the consultancy business model and is motivated by working to support it. The role requires the ability to effectively multi-task and manage time efficiently, especially as you may be required to work on multiple projects concurrently. The nature of our business model is such that consultants will be asked to be proactive in their contribution to the company at all times, including times when not working on a specific technical project.

Working to develop specialist skills in one or more areas of exploration geophysics.

Being flexible in support of Senergy’s business.

Commit to sharing knowledge with others in Senergy.

Willing to become involved in local industry groups.

Aspiring to present oral technical papers at industry events.

Active in promoting Senergy.

If you are interested or know of someone who would be interested, please do not hesitate to get in touch!

Kind Regards

Leanne