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Junior Log Data Processor
Aberdeen

As specialists in the design of customised downhole solutions, READ Well Services is a privately owned oilfield service company with regional offices around the globe. Working for READ gives you the chance to develop as part of a focused, tight knit team and contribute to the development & launch of a brand new technology that is unique to both READ & the Oil & Gas industry. Our primary disciplines are the acquisition and processing of cased hole & borehole seismic data together with hydraulically expandable tubular technologies for new & remedial well construction applications.

Fast Track Scheme

Working within the Business Development group, you will be part of the team responsible for the data analysis & interpretation services of Cased Hole surveys. This is an exciting & unique opportunity for an individual to gain entry &/or further their career within the oil & gas industry as part of a fast-track career development scheme. The scheme focuses on the fast tracking of first class individuals from a junior to senior position via the completion of such criteria as exams, training courses, modules, competencies, practical exercises & presentations. Candidates will be developed both technically & commercially – with the option of further study to Diploma level. Periods of inter-departmental secondments will ensure candidates have the opportunity to cross train & choose their career route upon scheme completion. As candidates progress there are a series of milestones to achieve which will reflect in salary increases & position promotions.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience of wireline logging, geosciences or data processing, but the application is open to candidates with a degree, or equivalent, in a Science/Engineering/Mathematical discipline. This role is based in Aberdeen but you may be required to travel within Europe and be wiling to perform out-of-hours work as & when required.

You will be involved with

  • Multi-disciplined personal development through formal training, mentoring & on the job experience as part of a structured career development plan.
  • Planning & execution of Cased Hole data analysis providing recommendations to Clients & Operations departments as how best to achieve survey objectives
  • Assisting with the development & sales of new products for cased hole services
  • Client presentations to raise current profile of Petroleum Technology Group services

Essential Skills / Competencies

  • Strong mathematical background with excellent written and spoken English
  • Demonstrable strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
  • IT proficient with competence in Microsoft Office

Desirable Skills / Competencies

  • Degree qualified ,or equivalent, in Science/Engineering/Mathematical discipline
  • Enjoy working under pressure, be keen to learn, a self starter & capable of working on own initiative

Salary £24,000 - £26,000 - negotiable dependent upon skill and competence level
All applicants must be eligible to work in the EEA

For more information or to apply click here

Posted 09/29/08

Petrophysicist

Kerogen Resources, Inc was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. The primary mission of KRI is to acquire, exploit and develop high quality producing and non-producing shale-gas properties in selected basins in North America.

Responsibilities include: 

  • Generate & develop characterization techniques throughout the company for target formations
  • Develop new shale specific methods to compute TOC, porosity, original gas-in-place, fluid seal locations, mineralogy, and fracture barriers using well log, cuttings and /or core data
  • Provide key input into exploration and development decisions
  • Identify logging acquisition parameters and provide interpretations for operated and outside operated wells
  • Work on interpretations using available core/rock, production, log, and seismic data
  • Understand how other disciplines are utilized to solve subsurface problems and direct teams to the best options to solve subsurface geology and engineering issues
  • Liaise with partners and service providers to ensure reliable formation evaluation
  • Help others within company to make full use of well log data and to make better decisions about gas-in-place and reservoir quality
  • Be aware and continue to learn of industry petrophysical advances and incorporate them into Kerogen Resources best practices

Experience required:

  • Unconventional shale reservoir experience
  • 10 years experience in the industry
  • Proficient in Geographix, Access, Word and Powerpoint

This is a permanent, fulltime position located in Houston.

Comprehensive benefits package includes: 401K plan, medical, dental, and life insurance. Salary is commensurate with experience and capabilities.

Minimum educational requirements: B.S. in Petroleum or Reservoir Engineering or related discipline.

To be considered for this position, email your resume and a cover letter to careers@psl-hou.com with reference to job #0808. Please, no calls.

Posted 9/8/08

 

Senior Petrophysicist
Domestic (JR#1807)

Nexen Inc. is a global energy company with operations in Canada, the United States, the North Sea, the Middle East and West Africa. We are a Canadian company with headquarters in Calgary, AB. We have proven operating expertise in some of the most challenging environments in the world, and are very proud of our global reputation for being an outstanding corporate citizen. Our more than 3,200 employees worldwide are united by a common goal - to increase long-term shareholder value in an ethical and socially responsible manner. At Nexen, you can see the value.

PLEASE APPLY ONLINE @ WWW.NEXENINC.COM/CAREERS 

The Formation Evaluation team provides log analysis, petrophysical interpretations and related data management to all of Nexen's business units. The group provides on-call technical operational support to drilling operations and manages logging, perforating and logging-while-drilling contracts.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Log analysis, petrophysical interpretations and related data management services delivered to Business Units in a professional and timely manner;
  • Provide on-call technical operational support to drilling and completions operations;
  • Provide well-site supervision for critical operations;
  • Primary petrophysical support to the Yemen Technical Group;
  • Strong cased hole (reservoir surveillance) skills would be an asset;
  • Develop logging and core analysis programs to meet formation evaluation needs;
  • Monitor daily operation and provide onsite log QC and interpretation;
  • Project study involving field review and evaluation with updated models.

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum BSc. Engineering or Earth Sciences;
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in wireline logging and formation evaluation;
  • Experience in overseas operation, routine and special core analyses would be an asset.

Key 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.

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.

Nexen Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. No agency or telephone inquires please. Only resumes of candidates being considered will be acknowledged.

Posted 8/19/08

Exploration Geoscientist
WS/655

Location: USA - Houston
Job Status: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Open To: US Citizens or holders of US work permits

Job Overview:
A recognised leading provider of specialist services in gravity and magnetic geophysics to oil exploration companies, mining groups and government organizations worldwide seek an Exploration Geoscientist, either experienced personnel OR with strong academic backgrounds. The Company offers a full range of services surrounding potential field geophysics to exploration companies. These services and products range from airborne surveys, data acquisition, processing, and integrated interpretation projects, including related software. The Company has developed pioneering airborne acquisition techniques that are yielding benefits including lease decisions, seismic location determination, and prospect generation and drilling locations. Through the acquisition and analysis of gravity gradient and magnetic data in combination with other conventional methods such as structural geology, seismic data a complete exploration solution is derived. This methodology helps explorationists gain a complete picture and a better understanding of the subsurface geology, through a multi-disciplinary and integrated approach, demonstrating that significant geological information can be gleaned from gravity and magnetic data in both frontier and mature exploration areas. This unique integrated approach is resulting in increased demand for these services and hence the need for these positions. With a geological OR geophysical interpretation background, you will work within the service team, integrating an array of exploration data to produce geological models that will be used for prospect evaluation by clients. Many of the projects are generated from client referral and repeat business, and a high level of professionalism is required throughout your project delivery. The Company recognise that you may not have experience in interpreting gravity and magnetic data and are committed to providing all necessary training and support in their technologies.

Job Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Vice President Exploration Services, your Key Tasks and Responsibilities will include:

  • Become familiar with all of the Company’s proprietary software, at a fairly detailed level.
  • Provide exploration interpretation services – interpreting Gravity Gradient Imaging or conventional gravity and magnetics data with available geological data, for the purpose of building geological models.
  • Working with clients – understanding the challenges, constraints and timeframes for project delivery. Ensure that these are communicated to all personnel in the team involved in the service.
  • Build and develop good working relationships with clients.
  • Deliver the project in a timely and professional manner and to a high level of customer satisfaction. Ensure that projects service levels are adhered to.
  • Champion the company’s integrated services and solutions.
  • Be an active member of the technical team striving to improve interpretation services/products.
  • Where required, support the business/sales effort, by assisting in the writing of technical content of proposals.
  • Provide advice and feedback to the software development team on new enhancements or requested changes.
  • Write and deliver papers at conferences. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic geoscientist from a geophysical or geological interpretation background OR for an individual with excellent academic qualifications who wishes to gain experience in a unique integrated approach to exploration interpretation.

Candidate Requirements: The successful candidate will have:

  • A geophysical or geological degree is essential. MSc level, or PhD level preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years experience with a service or oil company OR a strong academic background in geophysics or structural geological modelling essential.
  • Strong appreciation of the value of an integrated approach to exploration interpretation – the ability to integrate various data sets to maximise value from interpretation essential.
  • Proven experience or strong academic knowledge of structural geology or seismic or gravity and magnetic data interpretation highly advantageous.
  • The ability to build geological models.
  • Knowledge of the application of potential field geophysics to exploration programs – from basin scale geological interpretation to the application of 3D gravity inversion to constrain velocity modelling of salt structures highly advantageous
  • Excellent communication skills – must be able to relate to team members and communicate confidently with clients.
  • Good project management skills – ensuring a high level of client satisfaction at all project stages.
  • Self motivated individual – use initiative and lead. The ability to run projects single-handed if required.

Package: An attractive salary of $70K - $90K (USD) is on offer (plus company benefits) dependent on skills and experience. To apply for this job, you can go to the Web Site www.working-smart.co.uk. Select ‘Candidates’ ‘Review Jobs’ and apply online OR alternatively, you can forward your CV electronically to info@working-smart.co.uk, detailing the job title and reference number. We would also suggest that you forward a Cover Letter focused on your experience in line with the requirements specified.
Working Smart Ltd.,
International Petroleum Consultancy Lynton House, Station Approach, Woking Surrey, GU22 7PY
Tel: +44 (0) 1483 721794 Fax: +44 (01483) 728833
Email: info@working-smart.co.uk,  andrew@working-smart.co.uk

posted 07/09/08

Research Petrophysicist

Requisition Number: 03229562
Job is available in these cities: San Ramon, California, USA Houston, Texas, USA

Chevron Corporation is one of the world’s leading energy companies. Headquartered in San Ramon, California, and conducting business in approximately 180 countries, the company is engaged in every aspect of the oil and natural gas industry, including exploration and production; refining, marketing and transportation; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation.

Overview:
Chevron is searching for a research petrophysicist with knowledge of petrophysical theory, log and core data, and petrophysical applications for earth science and engineering communities. The successful candidate will conduct research leading to improved interpretation methods and workflows for estimating porosity, saturation, pay, capillary pressure curves and relative permeability, velocities, geomechanical properties, uncertainties and geostatistical properties from log and core data. Research focus is on both reservoir and non-reservoir rocks.

Position Details: Key Job Responsibilities for this position may include but are not limited to:

  • Conducting petrophysical research.
  • Developing workflows for practicing petrophysicists.
  • Working to deploy products to petrophysical services.
  • Developing research proposals.
  • Mentoring and teaching earth scientists and engineers.
  • Explaining complex petrophysical concepts to non petrophysicists

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in petrophysics, geophysics, petroleum engineering, geology, or physics.
  • Demonstrated experience (presentations, papers, industry recognition) in the field.
  • High level of skill in log evaluation techniques and a broad range of experience in reservoir types.
  • Demonstrated ability to propose and conduct petrophysical interpretation R&D projects and deliver timely, useful results.
  • Strong technical leadership skills and desire to advance the use and impact of petrophysical methods.
  • Initiative to implement the action plan.
  • Understand geologic and business objectives of exploration and development projects.
  • Ability to work on multi-specialized team environment - integrating ideas from other technical specialists and fostering effective working relations with numerous customers.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle numerous projects at the same time.
  • Ability to align work activities with customer expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in petrophysics, petroleum engineering, geology, or physics

Relocation Options: Relocation may be considered within Chevron parameters.
International Considerations: Expatriate assignments will be considered.
EOE M/F/D/V

Contact David Tucker
Corporate Human Resources Staffing Services
Chevron Corporation
1400 Smith RM 06167
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 372-6333
DTDR@chevron.com

or apply online www.chevron.apply2jobs.com

posted 07/09/08

Senior Petrophysicist (7-10 years)
Plains Exploration And Development Company

Dynamic independent, very active drilling program, located in Houston, TX, seeking a technically proficient petrophysicist to work with complex lithologies Onshore U.S.: West Texas and Panhandle/ Rockies.

Basic Duties include:

  • Supervision of QC on wireline logs
  • Coordination of service operations
  • Petrophysical analysis & evaluations
  • Experience with Geographix a definite plus

The successful candidate is:

  • Promotable and able to grow with PXP
  • Energetic and versatile
  • Self-motivated and directed
  • Able to juggle: prioritize and categorize his/her workload
  • A strong and self-assured communicator
  • Able to function well in multidisciplinary team

We offer challenging and rewarding growth opportunities along with an outstanding compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants are encouraged to contact Leta S. Schoen at lschoen@pxp.com
EOE M/F/V/H

Posted 6/5/08