Remote Senior Subsurface Geoscientist

Placements24; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Performance bonuses

Remote collaboration tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Subsurface Geoscientist for a fully remote role with a global energy client. You will interpret geological, geophysical, and engineering data to build robust subsurface models and evaluate hydrocarbon prospectivity across diverse basins.

This position demands a PhD or MSc in Geosciences and 8+ years of progressive oil and gas experience, with proficiency in Petrel or DecisionSpace and a proven ability to collaborate remotely with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in Geosciences (Geology, Geophysics, or related field).
• 8+ years of progressive subsurface geoscience experience in Oil & Gas.
• Proficiency in subsurface data integration and interpretation, with prospect evaluation.
• Experience with major geoscience software such as Petrel or DecisionSpace.
• Ability to work independently and remotely within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate geological, geophysical, and engineering data to build subsurface models.
• Perform prospect evaluation, play fairway analysis, and risk assessment.
• Apply seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and petrophysical techniques.
• Collaborate virtually with geoscientists, reservoir engineers, and others.
• Prepare technical reports and prospect documentation.
• Support exploration portfolio management and strategic planning.
• Mentor junior staff and share expertise remotely.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Geosciences

Tools

Petrel

DecisionSpace

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally renowned energy company, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Subsurface Geoscientist for a fully remote position, contributing to their international exploration and development initiatives. This role is pivotal in interpreting complex geological and geophysical data to identify and evaluate hydrocarbon potential across diverse basins. The successful candidate will leverage advanced technologies and analytical methodologies to build robust subsurface models, assess prospectivity, and guide strategic decisions. This is an exceptional opportunity to work on challenging global projects from the convenience of your home office, collaborating with a world-class team of geoscientists and engineers. You will play a key role in the discovery and development of new energy resources, driving innovation in subsurface understanding. We are looking for an analytical, forward-thinking geoscientist with a strong track record in integrated subsurface characterization and excellent virtual collaboration skills. Your expertise will be crucial in de-risking exploration ventures and maximizing asset value.

Key Responsibilities

• Integrate and interpret geological, geophysical, and engineering data to develop comprehensive subsurface models.
• Perform detailed prospect evaluation, play fairway analysis, and risk assessment.
• Utilize advanced seismic interpretation, well log analysis, and petrophysical techniques.
• Collaborate virtually with multidisciplinary teams, including geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and petrophysicists.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, presentations, and prospect documentation.
• Contribute to exploration portfolio management and strategic planning.
• Mentor junior geoscientists and share technical expertise across the team.
• Stay abreast of emerging subsurface technologies and best practices in geoscience.

Requirements

• Master's degree or PhD in Geosciences (Geology, Geophysics, or related field).
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in subsurface geoscience roles within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Strong proficiency in subsurface data integration and interpretation, with a focus on prospect evaluation.
• Expertise in at least one major geoscience software package (e.g., Petrel, DecisionSpace).
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, effective in conveying complex technical concepts remotely.
• Experience across various geological settings and depositional environments is highly valued.
• Must be legally authorized to work without sponsorship.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive remote salary, comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, a generous retirement savings plan, and performance-based bonuses.
• We provide cutting-edge technology and tools to support effective remote collaboration and professional development.
• This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in subsurface geoscience with a leading global energy company, enjoying the flexibility and impact of a fully remote role.