Junior Geoscientist

Halliburton; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking a Geoscientist for a full-time, 12-month contract in Abingdon, UK. The role involves contributing to subsurface product creation and requires a degree in Geology along with experience in GIS technologies. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and the ability to work within a team. Competitive compensation based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• An honours degree (2:1+) and ideally a postgraduate degree in Geology (at least MSc level).
• Experience with GIS technologies such as QGIS, ArcGIS.
• Two to five years of experience in the energy industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Population of geoscience databases.
• Interpretation of well, outcrop, and seismic data.
• Delivering technical presentations to clients and colleagues.

Skills

Data analytical skills

GIS technologies (QGIS, ArcGIS)

High quality geoscience interpretations

Professional attitude

Teamwork

Education

Honours degree in Geology (2:1+)

Postgraduate degree in Geology (MSc level)

Tools

Python

SQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Job Duties

We are looking to recruit a Geoscientist to work within our Subsurface teams based in our Abingdon office, Oxfordshire.

This position is offered as a 12-month temporary contract, whereby the successful candidate will contribute to product creation across our diverse subsurface product suite.

Essential Skills:

• An honours degree (2:1+) and ideally a postgraduate degree in Geology (at least MSc level)
• Data analytical skills and knowledge of databases
• Ability to deliver high quality geoscience interpretations to time and standard
• Experience with GIS technologies such as QGIS, ArcGIS
• A professional attitude and a willingness to learn
• Comfortable working within a team and contributing to the geoscience and technological discussions within the company

Desirable skills:

• Two to five years’ experience in the energy industry
• Experience of wireline and seismic interpretation would be highly advantageous
• Experience with coding and analytical languages such as Python, SQL, PostgreSQL etc.
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with FME Desktop or FME Server/Cloud
• Some experience with sequence stratigraphy

Responsibilities include:

• Population of geoscience databases
• The interpretation of well, outcrop and seismic data
• Making interpretative geoscience contributions towards the digital twin
• Generation of regional geological interpretations, including paleogeographic maps, depth frameworks and common risk segment maps (in ArcGIS and DecisionSpace as required)
• Delivering technical presentations to clients and colleagues
• Ensuring standards and quality

Qualifications

Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.

Location

97 Jubilee Avenue, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire,OX14 4RW, United Kingdom

Job Details

Requisition Number: 203673

Experience Level: Entry Level

Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology

Product Service Line: Landmark Software & Services

Full Time / Part Time: Full-time, 12-months contract

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Compensation Information: Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.