Principle/Senior Geoscientist

Halliburton; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy services company in the UK is looking for an experienced Geoscientist with a data science background. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality geoscience interpretations, automating workflows, and supporting regional geological interpretations. A minimum of a 2:1 degree and experience with wireline and seismic interpretation are required. The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience of wireline and seismic interpretation.
• Ability to deliver high-quality geoscience interpretations.
• Experience with GIS technologies.

Responsibilities

• Automation and expediting of workflows.
• Evolve workflows for interpreting seismic data.
• Deliver technical presentations to clients.

Skills

Geoscience interpretations

Data analysis

Coding (Python, SQL)

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Education

Honours degree in Geology or Data Science

MSc in Geology or Data Science

Tools

QGIS

ArcGIS

FME Desktop/Server/Cloud

Job description

We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.

Job Duties

We are looking to recruit an experienced Geoscientist with a data science background to work within our Subsurface teams based in our Abingdon office, Oxfordshire.

Essential Skills

• An honours degree (2:1+) and a postgraduate degree in Geology or Data Science (at least MSc level).
• Ability to deliver high quality geoscience interpretations to time and standard.
• Experience of wireline and seismic interpretation.
• Data analytical skills and knowledge of databases.
• Experience with coding and analytical languages such as Python, SQL, PostgreSQL etc.
• 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

• PhD in Geology or Data Science.
• At least 7 years’ experience in the energy industry.
• Experience with GIS technologies such as QGIS, ArcGIS.
• Experience with sequence stratigraphy.
• Experience with FME Desktop or FME Server/Cloud.
• Strong communication skills.
  
  

Responsibilities Include

• Automation and expediating of workflows.
• Evolve manual workflows for interpretating well, outcrop and seismic data.
• Making interpretative geoscience contributions towards the digital twin.
• Supporting 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: 200933

Experience Level: Experienced Hire

Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology

Product Service Line: Landmark Software & Services

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

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Compensation Information

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.