Geophysicist - VSP & Petrel Expert (Houston)

Schlumberger Limited; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Schlumberger Limited in Houston, TX is seeking a Geophysicist with strong VSP processing and subsalt experience to support Petrel E&P software applications for energy exploration projects. You will troubleshoot, train customers, and deliver high-quality interpretations within project deadlines.

The role requires a Master’s in Geophysics or related Earth Science, and US work eligibility without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Advanced VSP processing, skilled in processing complex subsalt datasets.
• VSP Survey design with ray and wave equation-based methods
• DAS 3D-VSP processing
• Experience in AVO walkaway VSP’s
• Salt proximity survey processing and modeling
• Experienced in advanced VSP imaging workflow
• Master’s degree in Geophysics, or a related Earth Science discipline.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

VSP processing

VSP design

DAS 3D-VSP

AVO walkaway VSP

Salt proximity

VSP imaging

Education

Master’s degree in Geophysics or related Earth Science

Tools

Petrel E&P

Job description

Schlumberger Limited in Houston, TX is seeking a Geophysicist with strong VSP processing and subsalt experience to support Petrel E&P software applications for energy exploration projects. You will troubleshoot, train customers, and deliver high-quality interpretations within project deadlines.

The role requires a Master’s in Geophysics or related Earth Science, and US work eligibility without visa sponsorship.