Senior Geologist - Well Planning

JR United Kingdom; Aberdeen City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Well Planning Geologist to contribute to their innovative projects in the oil and energy sector. This role involves leading well planning activities, collaborating with a dedicated team, and utilizing advanced geological interpretation skills to ensure successful project outcomes. You will play a pivotal role in defining objectives, integrating subsurface data, and supporting operational discussions. If you have a passion for geology and a collaborative spirit, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in well planning and drilling, particularly in the UKCS.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead well planning activities within an integrated delivery squad.
• Define target objectives and manage geological scenarios for wells.
• Collaborate with operations geologist for real-time interpretations.

Skills

Well Planning

Geological Interpretation

Seismic Interpretation

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Geology or related field

Tools

Petrel

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05.05.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Well Planning Geologist

Job Location: Aberdeen (3 days in the office/ 2 days from home)

Industry: Oil and Energy, Engineering

Role Overview:

bp’s West of Shetland fields (Schiehallion, Loyal and Alligin) together form the Deepwater hub and have been on production since 1997. They have been revitalised with investment in a new FPSO in 2018 , 4D seismic in 2018 and a high-density 3D OBN in 2022.

Geologist with well planning skills to progress the Deepwater fields target options portfolio, including the Schiehallion and Loyal fields, through bp’s well planning and execution process.

What you will do:

• Technical contributor, supporting / leading well planning activities, within an integrated well delivery squad, in collaboration with the partnership. Some experience of coaching and mentoring of other geoscientists within the squad.
• Define target objectives and desired outcomes for wells consistent with Depletion Plan, following bp’s well delivery processes including: well concept summary, no drilling surprises, statement of requirements, data acquisition program, overburden characterisation and geological scenarios, pore-pressure and fracture gradient calculations, drilling and geological operations plan.
• Integrate subsurface data to describe the structural and stratigraphic framework and associated uncertainties/risks, for a particular well, including the overburden and provide a range of geological scenarios for the reservoir outcome.
• Assist the operations geologist with the creation of operational decision trees, pre-drill risk registers, mitigations and contingency plans.
• Ensure integration of well planning and operational activity through strong collaboration with depletion management, integrated well delivery, drilling and completions.
• Participate as required in operational discussions and support the operations geologist with relevant real-time / short-order interpretations per SOR (Statement of Requirements) and appropriate decision trees.
• Contribute to relevant end-of-well documentation, lessons learned and ensuring new well data is incorporated into updated subsurface models and understanding.

What you will have:

• Experience of well planning and drilling, some of which should be in the UKCS.
• Seismic, geological and / or petrophysical interpretation and workstation skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative, team-first ethos and a proven track-record of personal delivery.
• Familiarity with Petrel

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.