Geophysicist FWI

Schlumberger Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger Limited in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Geophysicist to support safe, efficient delivery of services. You will provide real-time support to operations, champion 4D FWI techniques, and help design technical solutions for project leaders.

This role requires 15+ years in geophysics, active collaboration with operations, and ongoing engagement with customers, universities, and industry groups to advance technology and share lessons learned.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in geophysics.
• FWI expert focusing on 4D FWI.
• Provide real-time support to operations.
• Promote new technology and services offerings.
• Assist in evaluating technical viability and tender risk.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support through the sales and service delivery process.
• Assist in development of technical job designs for project leaders.
• Identify opportunities for cost-effective techniques and value-added services.
• Promote new technology and services offerings.
• Support risk management and lessons learned in job design.

Skills

FWI expertise

4D FWI

Real-time support

Technical communication

Risk management

Job description

Operations (Engineers, Geoscience, Specialists, Operators)

The Geophysicist is responsible for assisting in delivery of safe, efficient, and reliable products and services to our customers. The job consults with operations groups as needed to support the area of expertise and identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of product and service delivery and formally communicates findings. The Geophysicist actively participates in promoting new technology and services offerings and supports the PL in risk management and applying lessons learned to improve job design and execution as related to the area of expertise. They provide real-time support to operations as required.

• FWI expert with focus on 4D FWI
• Provide technical support in the area of expertise throughout the Sales and Product and Service Delivery process.
• Assist as required with the development of technical job designs for PLs.
• Assist with identifying areas where new and cost effective techniques can be applied.
• Explore opportunities for value-added products and services.
• Consult with Design/Technical Engineer role as required to optimize the technical design.
• Assist in real-time incident response, recovery, and investigation as related to the area of expertise.
• Assist in evaluating technical viability and overall appraisal of tenders as related to the area of expertise.
• Remain current on new technologies.
• Maintain customer visibility through active participation in professional society activities and calls for papers.
• Understand the competition’s technical offering.
• Participate in external technical societies and communities.
• Contribute, write and review technical publications.
• Engage with local universities, Customer institutes and research organizations.

FWI expert with focus on 4D FWI

15+ years of experience

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Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Diverse and Inclusive

Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all.

Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

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