Principal Geologist

Woodside Petroleum Ltd; México; Presencial; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Geologist to join their dynamic Trion organization in Mexico City. This full-time role focuses on well contingency planning, execution support, and post-well coordination. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience in the upstream oil and gas sector, showcasing exceptional collaboration and well-planning skills. The company promotes a diverse and inclusive culture, offering flexible work arrangements and a commitment to community engagement. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment, this opportunity is for you.

Servicios

18-week paid parental leave

Relocation assistance

Competitive remuneration

Community volunteering opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Training and mentoring programs

Formación

• 15+ years of experience in geology within upstream oil and gas.
• Proven track record in well planning and execution.

Responsabilidades

• Support well contingency planning for development wells.
• Collaborate with geoscience staff on model updates.

Conocimientos

Geoscience Degree

15+ years in Upstream Oil and Gas

Collaboration Skills

Well Planning and Execution

Static Model Integration

Fluent in Spanish and English

Educación

Degree in Geoscience (Geology or Geophysics)

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We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential, and bringing their whole self to work. We also recognize that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our license to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are expanding our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improve energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity, and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth, and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for — with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features, and flexible work arrangements.

We recognize that a key contributor to our success is an inclusive culture that promotes diversity and a sense of belonging.

Flexible work arrangements, including part-time hours or partial work-from-home options, will be considered. Please indicate on your resume if you wish to be considered for a position with flexible working arrangements.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Geologist to join the Trion organization. The role involves working collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams to conduct technical evaluations supporting development planning, execution, and production. The primary focus will be on well contingency planning, well execution support, and post-well activity coordination. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in subsurface well planning, well execution support, and production geology.

This role reports to the Trion subsurface manager. It is a full-time position based in Mexico City, Mexico, with team members located mainly there and in Houston, Texas, USA.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Support well contingency planning for development wells in collaboration with the subsurface team.
• Refine development well plans based on reprocessed seismic data.
• Assist the operations geologist during drilling campaigns.
• Develop and maintain integrated geology work plans aligned with business priorities.
• Prepare materials and participate in joint venture technical engagements with PEMEX.
• Collaborate with Houston-based geoscience staff on static model updates based on well results.
• Support the building of processes and systems for efficient delivery of regulatory requirements and communication during drilling campaigns.
• Coordinate subsurface QA/QC of well data in compliance with regulations and reporting requirements.

Skills & Experience:

• Degree in Geoscience (Geology or Geophysics).
• 15+ years of experience in geology within the upstream oil and gas industry, working in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to integrate information across disciplines.
• Proven track record in well planning and execution during drilling and completion operations.
• Experience with projects from development to late production is preferred.
• Experience building and updating static models for greenfield and brownfield developments.
• Understanding of static to dynamic model integration.
• Ability to provide insights into well performance and surveillance results.
• High attention to detail and capability to manage large datasets.
• Ability to present clear technical summaries to stakeholders.
• Experience in offshore and deepwater operations is preferred.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Key Leadership Capabilities:

• People development and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Interpersonal and engagement skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Mentoring and coaching abilities.

If you believe you can do this job but don’t meet all criteria, please apply. At Woodside, we value diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they help us innovate.

Proficiency in English is required

Resumes must be submitted in English

• Commitment to ongoing development through on-the-job opportunities, training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Industry-leading 18-week paid parental leave for primary carers, with continued superannuation contributions during up to 24 months of unpaid parental leave.
• Values-led culture.
• Active employee groups promoting gender equality, Indigenous reconciliation, LGBTI+ inclusion, and neurodiversity.
• Community volunteering opportunities.
• Relocation assistance if required.
• Competitive remuneration with performance incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions.

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse workforce aligned with our values. We aim to attract, develop, and retain a high-performing, diverse team.

Diversity includes age, nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, family commitments, and education. Inclusion involves creating a culture of trust and belonging, where everyone can bring their whole self to work.

We support pathways for leadership development and encourage applications from Indigenous Australians and those seeking flexible work options, including part-time roles.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Friday, May 9, 2025.

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Please note, Woodside Energy only accepts direct applications. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.