Geologist

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Geologist to join their Sedimentology department. In this role, you will provide critical sedimentological analysis and interpretations, working with a variety of data to support project objectives. Your expertise in petrography and sedimentology will be essential as you collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and assist in method development. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the energy and mining sectors, while also allowing for personal and professional growth in a supportive environment. If you are solution-oriented and thrive in dynamic settings, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geology or related field is preferred.
• 2-3 years relevant experience in sedimentology or petrography.

Responsibilities

• Provide sedimentological analysis and interpretations for projects.
• Assist senior sedimentologists with core workshops and training.

Skills

Sedimentology

Petrography

Data Integration

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology

Master's degree in Geology

Tools

PETROG software

WellCAD

IC

Petrel

Windows Office

Job description

Stratum Reservoir is a global leader in geoscience laboratory services, specializing in the analysis and interpretation of rocks and fluids for the energy, mining, and agricultural industries. Our comprehensive services include reservoir characterization, geochemical analysis, and isotopic analysis, aimed at helping clients assess resource potential and optimize asset utilization. With a network of laboratories worldwide, Stratum Reservoir delivers high-precision analytical data and scientific insights to support informed decision-making throughout the resource lifecycle.

There are 5 employees working in our Sedimentology department in the UK, in close cooperation with 100 employees in Norway.

We are now looking to hire a Geologist!

• Providing sedimentological analysis and interpretations to meet project specific objectives.
• Petrographic analysis of predominantly clastic samples.
• Description and interpretation of core, sidewall core (SWC) and cuttings.
• Integration of data from other Stratum divisions and/or third-party partner companies, including but not limited to: XRF data, QEMSCAN data, CoreDNA data, biostratigraphic data, geochemistry data.
• Report writing including generating graphic figures and conceptual models.
• Basic project management/assisting primary project manager with administrative tasks.
• Interpretation of wireline logs and CCA data, including calculating and applying core shifts.
• Assisting senior sedimentologists with method development as and when required.
• Assisting senior sedimentologists with core workshops, training courses and/or field trips as and when required.
• Other geology tasks in the department.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Geology or Physical Geography/Earth Sciences is preferred.
• Preferably 2-3 years relevant experience but willing to speak to graduates with a petrography-specific background, or more experienced candidates willing to contribute to routine petrography workloads.
• Background in one or more of the following disciplines will be advantageous: Petrography and diagenesis, sedimentology, stratigraphy, paleontology, ichnology.
• Preference will be given to candidates with proven commercial experience in quantitative petrographic analysis, preferably with some commercial core description experience. Knowledge of PETROG software will be a distinct advantage.
• A solid grounding in process sedimentology and sedimentological data integration.
• Good knowledge of Windows Office.
• Experience of commercial software such as WellCAD, IC, Petrel etc would be advantageous.

Personal skills:

• Ability to look for solutions to solve daily problems and challenges.
• Be able to handle multiple tasks within the available time frame.
• Be able to work effectively both independently and in teams.
• Have the capacity to work extra during busy periods.
• Have a positive attitude to solving problems and to be solution oriented.
• Structured and accurate.
• Enthusiastic and committed.
• Good collaboration skills and the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.