Senior Exploration Geologist
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Petroleum Field Services
Updated: Oct 4 2010
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| Desired Expertise: |
Geologist, Exploration, Unconventional, Geographix, Reserves, Acquisitions, Joint ventures |
| Experience: |
10+ years |
| Minimum Education: |
Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree |
| Location: |
CA, US |
| Job Status: |
Closed - No longer accepting applications
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Job Description:
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 RESPONSIBILITIES
Generates exploitation and exploration opportunities by providing geologic/geophysical support to interdisciplinary teams in the development and operation of company projects by performing the following duties: Assesses the possible reward, uncertainty and risk of exploratory opportunities. Present these to peers for review and ranking purposes. Analyzes and interprets the regional structural and stratigraphic relations, including published geologic and field studies, provides interpretations that allow the complete evaluation of upside potential. Also provides technical support to the Acquisition Group evaluating acquisitions or joint ventures. Monitors offset and area-wide activity by other operators to identify and track emerging plays.
Integrates all available data to develop all needed subsurface displays of targeted geologic horizons. Coordinates technical projects with Geophysicists, Engineers, Geologic Technicians and other support staff. May occasionally be required to use personal vehicle to travel to other offices and field locations. During drilling operations, works closely with onsite mud logger to identify formation tops, the presence of potentially productive zones, and well path adjustment.
Estimates oil and/or gas reserves, recommends development of operated properties and/or joint venture endeavors and consults with Engineers concerning drilling and production methods. Presents plans and ideas to management to gain funding and any joint venture (JV) partners for approval. Interacts with current and future JV partners to gain or maintain trust.
Travel and overtime are frequently required.
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRES CALIFORNIA BASIN EXPERIENCE
BS in Geology (or greater) and six plus years experience in oil and gas exploration and production. Experience with Microsoft Office software and extensive knowledge of current 2D and/or 3D mapping techniques and industry software such as Geographix. Creativity, perseverance and the ability to influence others are important traits.
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