Geomechanics Specialist

Airswift; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Geomechanics Specialist to support Exploration and Development across the Eastern Hemisphere. The role involves well planning, execution, and conducting continuous forecasts for pore pressure and fracture gradients, requiring strong numerical skills, collaboration across teams, and engagement in global best practices. Applicants should possess a relevant degree and experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in Pore Pressure Detection and Prediction.
• Strong commitment to HSE standards.
• Knowledge of drilling hazards.

Responsibilities

• Provide pore pressure and fracture gradient predictions.
• Conduct post-well reviews and update pressure models.
• Support pore pressure detection during drilling.

Skills

Numeracy

Communication

Education

Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Geoscience, or Geomechanics

Tools

Mud engineering

Job description

Position: Geomechanics Specialist (Pore Pressure & Fracture Gradient)

Hours per day/week: 8/40 - Must work 3 days in the office

Key Criteria

The PPFG (Pore Pressure and Fracture Gradient) and Geomechanics Specialist supporting Exploration and Development across the Eastern Hemisphere will be responsible for well planning, execution, abandonment, and continuous improvement. This includes developing compliant pore and fracture pressure forecasts and conducting wellbore stability analysis. The role may support multiple drill centres, exploration wells, or regional projects.

The specialist will lead geomechanics integration into wellbore strengthening and stability evaluations, undertake pressure detection for exploration, appraisal, or complex development wells, and analyze non-productive time (NPT) events related to subsurface issues.

This role requires collaboration with drilling, completions, well delivery, and reservoir management teams. The Senior Specialist will participate in global PPFG/Geomechanics meetings to share learnings and incorporate regional best practices.

Key Accountabilities

1. Provide pore pressure and fracture gradient predictions, updating models with new data from drilling activities.
2. Develop wellbore stability and fracture gradient predictions for well planning, analyzing data from offset wells, laboratory tests, and stress models.
3. Interpret well data and plan data collection to calibrate predictions, participating in mitigation planning as needed.
4. Recommend drilling fluid types, casing designs, setting depths, and mitigation techniques for geohazards and lost circulation prevention.
5. Support pore pressure and hole problem detection during drilling, updating models accordingly and identifying lost circulation zones.
6. Conduct post-well reviews and update pressure and stability models based on new data.
7. Engage with BP Geomechanics/PPFG Community of Practice.
8. Coordinate efforts across the Geomechanics and PPFG community.

Experience

• Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Science, Geoscience, or Geomechanics with strong numeracy skills.
• Experience in Pore Pressure Detection and Prediction.
• Strong commitment to HSE standards.
• Industry experience in Pore Pressure and Geomechanics, including Wellbore Stability and Fracture Gradient.
• Knowledge of mud engineering, especially LCM design and application.
• Ability to interpret surface and downhole data/logs in geological context.
• Knowledge of drilling hazards.
• Excellent communication skills for conveying complex concepts to local teams.