Sr Staff Geophysicist - New Ventures

Murphy Oil Corporation; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Murphy Oil Corporation is seeking a Senior Staff Geophysicist to join their Houston team. This role involves expertise in rock physics, seismic modelling, and mentoring junior staff while driving exploration efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a master’s degree and extensive experience in the oil and gas industry, excelling in a collaborative environment that promotes innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Geology or Geophysics required.
• Minimum 16 years’ experience in oil and gas, including 10 years international projects.
• Expertise in rock physics analysis and petrophysics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct petrophysical analysis and support seismic inversions.
• Integrate varied lithologies for global rock physics templates.
• Present technical materials to management and external partners.

Skills

Rock Physics

Petrophysics

Seismic Modelling

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Geology or Geophysics

Tools

RokDoc

Hampson-Russell

Petrel

Insight

Kingdom

Paleoscan

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Job Summary

This position is in a small, focused, geotechnical team charged with influencing and executing Murphy’s Exploration efforts.

The Senior Staff Geophysicist will be a Rock Physics Specialist – and have a proven track record of supporting Exploration and New Ventures teams. They will have a history of varied technical exposure to many global basins, depositional systems, and petroleum systems.

They will be a self-starter who is comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must be proficient in using well data for petrophysics & rock physics analysis and pre-stack seismic modelling to support reservoir characterization and QI workflows such as EEI.

The candidate will demonstrate an expert proficiency in software such as RokDoc, Hampson-Russell or similar (Pre-Stack Pro, Helios etc) to undertake Exploration scale seismic inversions.

The Senior Staff Geophysicist must exhibit a team first mentality and workflow. While they are expected to work independently and in small teams, broader collaboration across exploration, sub-surface, and business development is required to generate new ideas and deliver timely evaluations.

As a Specialist, you will be a recognized expert within Murphy, as well as well-connected in the wider Industry. They are expected to both formally, and informally, provide technical input to a wider range of Murphy projects. You will be a leader in exemplifying good exploration process and will promote technical improvement and excellence across the organization. Additionally, they are expected to openly and willingly mentor and coach less experienced staff, attend and participate in peer assists / reviews, and work with management to define processes around project QA/QC and due diligence.

Additional beneficial skills include an understanding of geologic models for resource estimation and risk application utilizing statistical software such as RoseRA, basic proficiency in geological / geophysical interpretation suites such as Petrel, Insight, Kingdom and Paleoscan.

The Senior Staff Geophysicist will be required to present to the highest levels of Murphy Management and to represent Murphy in meetings with external partners and governments. Accordingly, a demonstrated ability to construct a story, document results, develop a concise supporting presentation to clearly support recommendations is imperative.

The Senior Staff Geophysicist will in our Houston Corporate office and may work up to two (2) days a week remotely, as the business needs allow.

Responsibilities

• Petrophysical analysis for input to Rock Physics studies and seismic inversion
• Pre-stack Seismic AVO modelling to support reservoir characterization work
• Integration of wide ranging lithologies to create a global rock physics templates and database to support New Ventures team
• Build and maintain regional rock physics projects for Gulf of America operated assets
• Generate and present technical material to peers, management, and external partners
• Work with government officials on a regular basis
• Participation in key industry networking events, meetings and conferences on the company’s behalf
  
  

Qualifications / Requirements

• Master’s degree in Geology or Geophysics
• Minimum 16 years’ experience in the oil and gas industry and minimum 10 years’ experience working international projects
• Available to travel internationally on an occasional basis for data rooms and other meetings
• Willingness to flexibly work multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
  
  

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

• Respect people, safety, environment and the law
• Follow through on commitments
• Make it better
  
  

Think Beyond Possible

• Offer solution
• Step up and lead
• Don’t settle for “good enough”
• Embrace new opportunities
  
  

Stay With It

• Show resilience
• Lean into challenges
• Support each other
• Consider the implications
  
  

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Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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