Geophysicist Advisor

The Global Edge Consultants LLC; Houston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Global Edge Consultants LLC seeks a senior Geophysicist Advisor to lead integrated 2D/3D seismic interpretation, static reservoir modeling, and subsurface evaluations for EOR and CCUS initiatives.

This role bridges advanced quantitative geophysics with multidisciplinary subsurface modeling, delivering high-resolution seismic inversion, structural frameworks, and storage assessments to optimize recovery and support regulatory reserves certification.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Geology, or related Geoscience (strictly required).
• 8+ years of progressive technical experience in quantitative geophysics, seismic interpretation, and reservoir characterization.
• Proficiency in pre-stack/post-stack seismic inversion and AVO analysis.
• Strong knowledge of carbonate systems, siliciclastic settings, and unconventional reservoirs.

Responsibilities

• Quantitative Seismic Interpretation & Inversion: Execute pre-stack and post-stack seismic inversion, AVO analysis, and advanced seismic attribute workflows to map reservoir facies, depositional environments, and structural heterogeneity.
• Static Reservoir Modeling: Build, maintain, and update 3D static reservoir models in Petrel, integrating geological, geophysical, petrophysical, and dynamic data.
• EOR & Low Carbon Characterization: Evaluate subsurface opportunities for secondary/tertiary recovery and CCUS; characterize storage capacity and plume dynamics.
• Acquisition & Processing Oversight: Interface with operations and vendors to design, QA/QC, and execute 2D/3D seismic programs.
• Integrated Subsurface Studies: Interpret gravity and magnetic data alongside complex structural geology across varied tectonic regimes.
• Pattern Surveillance & Production Support: Collaborate with operations and reservoir engineering on pattern optimization and sweep monitoring.
• Regulatory Compliance & Reserves Certification: Lead evaluations for annual volume certifications, storage audits, and SSHE compliance.
• Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Provide peer reviews and deliver documentation for executive stakeholders.

Skills

Quantitative geophysics

Seismic interpretation

Reservoir characterization

AVO analysis

Structural geology

Gravity/magnetics interpretation

Petrel

Team mentoring

Education

Master's or PhD in Geophysics/Geology/Geoscience

Tools

Petrel (SLB)

Job description

We are seeking a senior-level Geophysicist Advisor to support integrated 2D/3D seismic interpretation, static reservoir modeling, and subsurface evaluations for major Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) and Low Carbon Solutions (LCS / CCUS) initiatives.

This role bridges advanced quantitative geophysics with multi-disciplinary subsurface modeling. You will deliver high-resolution seismic inversion, structural and stratigraphic frameworks, and static models to optimize field recovery, evaluate carbon storage integrity, and support annual reserves and storage certification.

Key Responsibilities

Quantitative Seismic Interpretation & Inversion: Execute pre-stack and post-stack seismic inversion, AVO analysis, and advanced seismic attribute workflows to map reservoir facies, depositional environments, and structural heterogeneity.

Static Reservoir Modeling: Build, maintain, and update fine-scale 3D static reservoir models in Petrel, integrating geological, geophysical, petrophysical, and dynamic surveillance data.

EOR & Low Carbon Characterization: Evaluate subsurface opportunities for secondary/tertiary recovery and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS); characterize storage capacity, containment seals, and plume dynamics.

Acquisition & Processing Oversight: Technical interface with operational business units and service vendors to design, QA/QC, and execute 2D/3D surface seismic and borehole seismic (VSP/checkshot) programs.

Integrated Subsurface Studies: Interpret regional potential fields data (gravity and magnetics) alongside complex structural geology across varied tectonic regimes, carbonates, and siliciclastics.

Pattern Surveillance & Production Support: Collaborate with Operations and Reservoir Engineering teams on pattern optimization, fluid sweep monitoring, and bypassed pay identification.

Regulatory Compliance & Reserves Certification: Lead technical evaluations for annual volume certifications, storage audits, abandonment/decommissioning risk assessments, and SSHE compliance.

Technical Leadership & Mentoring: Provide peer reviews, mentor junior and intermediate geoscientists, and deliver presentation-grade technical documentation for executive stakeholders.

Candidate Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Master’s or Ph.D. in Geophysics, Geology, or a related Geoscience discipline (strictly required).

Experience Level: 8+ years of progressive technical experience in quantitative geophysics, seismic interpretation, and reservoir characterization.

Core Technical Expertise:

Demonstrated proficiency in pre-stack/post-stack seismic inversion and AVO analysis.

Strong working knowledge of carbonate systems, siliciclastic settings, and unconventional reservoirs.

Solid structural geology acumen across diverse tectonic settings.

Experience interpreting gravity and magnetic data sets.

Software Platforms: Advanced hands-on competency in SLB Petrel (Geophysics and Reservoir Modeling) and standard geoscience computing toolsets.

Regulatory & Decommissioning: Familiarity with SSHE subsurface hazard protocols, abandonment planning, and reserve/storage volume certification.

Preferred Differentiators

Cross-Disciplinary Literacy: Working knowledge of reservoir engineering drivers, dynamic surveillance KPIs, and material balance principles.

CCUS / Energy Transition Exposure: Direct involvement in carbon storage containment evaluations, injection plume modeling, or EPA Class VI / regulatory permitting support.

Working Style & Core Attributes

Adaptability: High comfort level working in an agile environment with weekly shifting operational priorities and ambiguous technical parameters.

Collaborative Mindset: Proven ability to build consensus and drive decisions across multi-disciplinary teams (drilling, operations, LCS, reservoir engineering).