Geoscientist

Ithaca Energy UK Limited; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ithaca Energy is seeking an Exploration Geoscientist to enhance its exploration activities in the UK and internationally. The successful candidate will play a critical role in data interpretation, characterizing subsurface opportunities, and developing prospect evaluations. Candidates should hold a postgraduate degree and possess robust experience in exploration and appraisal projects, alongside excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in Geoscience or relevant undergraduate degree.
• Experience in exploration or appraisal projects with UK Operators.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for advancing exploration and appraisal opportunities.
• Conduct geological and geophysical evaluations.
• Support well planning and operations.

Skills

Well data interpretation

Seismic interpretation

Structural analysis

Quantitative interpretation

Geophysical attribute analysis

Basin modelling

Education

University Degree in Geoscience (Post Graduate)

Tools

Petrel

Job description

About Us

Ithaca Energy is a leading full cycle exploration and production company headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. The business has built a diverse and high value portfolio of operated and non-operated assets across the Northern & Central North Sea and West of Shetland.

We are a dynamic and ambitious business on a rapid growth journey, recognising that the energy industry is entering a new era. As we move towards energy transition, our commitment to the North Sea is unwavering.

As a leading North Sea Operator, we are an agile and driven business, taking a pragmatic approach to oil & gas production through innovative thinking and advanced technologies. Our goal is to maximise value through the safe, efficient, and responsible production of our assets.

Success is dependent on our talent, and, with bold and inspired people, we will create a workplace that is diverse and equitable, building a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

Position Overview

Ithaca Energy is accepting applications for the position of Exploration Geoscientist, reporting to the Head of Exploration, located in our Aberdeen office. The Exploration Geoscientist will be integral to advancing the company's exploration activity on the UKCS and internationally thus creating value by adding organic growth opportunities to the portfolio which have strategic alignment with the company objectives. As an Exploration Geoscientist the candidate will be responsible for all aspects of data interpretation and integration to mature prospect and discovery assessments.

Responsibilities

• Geoscientist responsible for bringing forward exploration, appraisal and pre-development opportunities that have value creation potential for Ithaca.
• Characterises the subsurface, undertakes regional basin evaluations, develops prospect and lead inventories, matures prospects for drilling, evaluates well results and matures discoveries to demonstrate feasibility to develop.

Technical

• Exploration geoscientist with previous industry experience primarily built in exploration and appraisal projects with a UK Operator.

• Conducts and delivers integrated geological and geophysical descriptions and evaluations at a range of scales to include regional play analysis, concept to lead progression, prospect maturation and discovery evaluation having worked the full cycle G&G evaluation of projects from exploration to early development.

• Has a working knowledge of the foundational plays and petroleum systems on the UKCS which may have been supplemented by relevant expertise from overseas basins which may have sparse or incomplete data.
• Holds a comprehensive exploration skill set which may include but is not limited to: well data interpretation analysis and correlation, well ties using synthetics, 2D and 3D seismic interpretation and mapping incorporating multiple surveys and vintages of data, velocity modelling and depth conversion, geophysical attribute analysis and quantitative interpretation, structural analysis, basin modelling awareness, reservoir evaluation.
• Matures opportunities into detailed integrated prospect descriptions including preparation of assured prospect volumetric and risk assessments to recognised industry standards.
• Has the skills and competency required to assesses new acreage entry. Considers and integrates diverse data types to construct and mature prospects, distilling key components to identify critical risks and establish the mitigation programme.
• Supports well planning and well operations when drilling E&A targets to design data acquisition plans and prepare timely recommendations which support critical decision making. Integrate post-well results into subsurface models and undertakes post-well evaluations.
• Utilises industry standard software (including high proficiency with Petrel) and tools to conduct technical work and applies appropriate and relevant subsurface evaluation technologies.
• Prepares and presents professional-quality materials which should include contribution to the preparation of licence round applications, decision support packages, well investment recommendations, partner and regulator presentations, assurance reviews.
• Has had exposure to Joint Ventures and consortia, in both operated and non-operated roles.
• Proactively and willingly provides mentoring and technical assistance to young professionals.

Qualifications and Experience

• University Degree in Geoscience at Post Graduate level. (Candidates will be considered who have either a geological or geophysical undergraduate degree).
• Demonstrates business acumen and clearly understands the strategic drivers for organic growth.
• Demonstrates alignment with the Ithaca core values: bring strength, deliver results, express yourself, be considered.
• Is a team player who builds relationships with ease to create a value adding collaborative environment.
• Has an innate sense of what is fit for purpose to deliver results in a timely manner.
• Has an inquisitive, curious and creative mindset that thrives on uncertainty and has a willingness to challenge established beliefs.
• Displays excellent oral and written communication skills and presents tailored material to a wide range of audiences with fluency.
• Actively and proactively works cross functionally and with other departments to conduct their work.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better we are.We recognise you may not fulfil every criteria but if you meet most of them, please apply.