Development Geologist

Perenco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Perenco in London seeks a Development Geologist to join the Geoscience department and deliver geological input for field development. You will work closely with geoscientists to identify drilling opportunities and provide geological expertise for development projects.

The role offers significant autonomy and on-the-job learning opportunities, with targeted training available where needed to grow technical skills and support project delivery.

Qualifications

• BSc/MSc in Geology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience.
• Proficient with industry software including Petrel.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality geological input to development acreage projects.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align geological workstreams.
• Apply sedimentology, well correlations, log analysis, sequence stratigraphy, mapping and geological model building.
• Coordinate and supervise third-party geological studies (biostratigraphy, sedimentology, geochemical analysis, log processing).
• Identify and recommend new well and workover opportunities; support drilling activities.
• Maintain thorough documentation of work, interpretations and datasets.
• Present findings in workshops and Technical Committee meetings.

Education

BSc/MSc in Geology

5 years industry experience

Tools

Petrel

Job description

Founded over thirty years ago, Perenco is an independent hydrocarbon producer involved in the entire lifecycle of projects, from exploration to decommissioning. Gross production is approximately 500,000 BOEPD. The group’s strength lies in the technical ingenuity and versatility of its more than 8,500 strong team, who deliver safe and environmentally aware solutions to oil and gas fields around the world. By enhancing and developing local resources, Perenco is proud to support economic growth and social development wherever it works. Perenco operates in 12 partner countries and is based in the United Kingdom.

The Role

Perenco is looking for a Development Geologist to join the Geoscience department in London.

The successful candidate will work closely with other geoscientists to generate drilling opportunities and provide geological expertise on field development.

Perenco seeks individuals who thrive in environments offering substantial individual autonomy. The role provides significant freedom to operate alongside opportunities to acquire new skills through on-the-job learning, with specific formal training courses available where required.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide high quality geological input to projects, focusing primarily on development acreage.
• Collaborate and integrate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment across all geological workstreams.
• As a generalist, apply and administer all necessary and standard geological techniques and methods including sedimentology, well correlations, log analysis, sequence stratigraphy, property mapping and geological model building.
• Coordinate and supervise specialised geological projects conducted by third parties(e.g. biostratigraphy, sedimentology, geochemical analysis, log processing and analysis).
• Identify and recommend new well and workover opportunities, and provide operational geological support throughout drilling activities.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate documentation of all work, including activities, interpretations, and datasets.
• Liaise and engage with technical partners and subject matter experts, presenting findings and results in workshops and Technical Committee meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

• BSc/MSc in Geology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years industry experience.
• Proficient with various industry software packages including Petrel.
• Collaborative and team oriented.
• Highly motivated with excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.