Senior Geophysicist / Seismic Characterization

BEICIP-FRANLAB; Rueil-Malmaison; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Seismic Characterization Specialist to join their dynamic Reservoir Characterization team. This role offers the chance to lead innovative projects in the Oil & Gas and Energy Transition sectors, utilizing advanced seismic inversion techniques and collaborating with a talented team of geophysicists and engineers. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience, exceptional leadership skills, and a proactive approach to tackling technical challenges. With opportunities for international travel and professional growth, this position is perfect for those eager to make a significant impact in energy development.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in seismic inversion and reservoir characterization.
• Proven leadership in managing complex seismic projects.

Responsabilités

• Lead seismic inversion projects and manage client interactions.
• Design seismic acquisition programs and conduct peer reviews.

Connaissances

Seismic Inversion

Reservoir Workflows

Rock Physics

Programming

Geostatistics

Seismic Processing

Geomechanics

Formation

MSc in Geophysics

PhD in Geophysics

Outils

InterWell

Description du poste

Job Overview :

Beicip-Franlab is a world-leading consulting company renowned for its technical excellence, providing services and software to help our customers understand the subsurface for challenges in Oil & Gas, CO2 storage, and geothermal energy. We are seeking a Senior Seismic Characterization Specialist to join our Reservoir Characterization team, bringing at least 15 years of industry experience in inversion and seismic characterization, along with technical expertise to lead impactful projects and engage in our international presence through publications, peer reviews, audits, and client interactions.

The Senior Seismic Characterization Consultant will lead integrated project teams, collaborating with geophysicists, geologists, and reservoir engineers. You will oversee seismic data analysis and reservoir property prediction using advanced workflows and Beicip-Franlab’s proprietary seismic solution, InterWell.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in seismic inversion, reservoir workflows, rock physics, and proven leadership. Skills in programming, geostatistics, seismic processing, and geomechanics are highly desirable.

This position is based at our headquarters in Paris, France, with opportunities for international travel.

The role is suited for candidates who wish to :

• Lead and contribute to dynamic projects.
• Engage with international clients.
• Address technical challenges with expert solutions.
• Drive project success through excellence, mentoring, and strategic management.

Various career paths within Beicip-Franlab may develop from this role.

Responsibilities :

Reporting to the Reservoir Characterization Team Leader, you will:

1. Design and quality control seismic acquisition programs.
2. Lead complex seismic inversion projects, including Petro-Elastic modeling, well-to-seismic calibration, and advanced inversion techniques.
3. Develop workflows incorporating attribute analysis and machine learning, with uncertainty assessments.
4. Conduct fluid substitution and pore pressure studies.
5. Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentoring.
6. Work within an integrated team (geophysicists, geologists, reservoir engineers).
7. Manage client interactions and project presentations, ensuring satisfaction.
8. Perform peer reviews and audits for technical excellence.
9. Publish scientific papers and present at conferences.
10. Support proposals and client relationships.

This role is ideal for an innovative geophysicist eager to contribute to energy development projects. Candidate profile :

• MSc / PhD in Geophysics or related field.
• At least 15 years of experience in seismic inversion and reservoir characterization in Oil & Gas or Energy Transition sectors.
• Proven leadership and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• International experience and willingness to travel.
• Proactive and strategic thinker.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in French or Spanish is a plus.