Exciting Opportunity: Asset Geophysicist at The Prax Group
Location: Aberdeen
Are you a skilled geophysicist looking for a new challenge in an innovative and dynamic environment? The Prax Group, a leading name in the global energy market, is on the hunt for an experienced Asset Geophysicist to join our passionate subsurface team. This role is perfect for someone with a strong background in geophysical analysis and a desire to make an impact on exciting and complex projects.
About Us: The Prax Group is a British multinational powerhouse in refining, storage, distribution, and sales across crude oil, petroleum products, and biofuels. We’re committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions in the energy sector, and we’re looking for top-tier talent to help drive this forward. Our mission is to operate with integrity and excellence, and we want you to be part of that journey!
Your Role: As an Asset Geophysicist, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our exploration and development strategies. You’ll be an integral part of the subsurface team, working closely with experts from various disciplines to interpret geophysical data, conduct seismic interpretation, build models, and estimate volumetrics. From providing input into well programs to advising on resource maturation plans, your expertise will guide decision-making and help us optimize field operations.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Interpret geophysical data across multiple scales, from regional data down to the field level.
* Take ownership of seismic interpretation across fields and license areas, ensuring geophysical uncertainties are identified and effectively communicated.
* Work hand-in-hand with the drilling team, providing valuable input to drilling programs.
* Represent Prax at Technical Committee meetings and engage with external stakeholders, including the North Sea Transition Authority.
* Contribute to resource maturation plans, exploration efforts, and new business evaluations.
* Manage activities within approved subsurface budgets and oversee external contractors for specialized studies.
* Mentor and supervise junior technical staff, helping them grow in their careers.
* Champion EH&S (Environment, Health & Safety) initiatives, ensuring all activities are carried out safely and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Skills, Expertise & Competencies:
Qualifications:
* A degree and post-graduate qualification in Geoscience.
Required Skills & Experience:
* Proven experience working on development assets, with a solid contribution to well programs and development planning.
* In-depth technical knowledge of deepwater turbidite plays and structural and stratigraphic trap settings.
* Expertise in seismic techniques, including well ties, depth conversion, amplitude analysis, and DHI modelling.
* Proficiency in 3D Seismic Elastic Inversion and structural restoration.
* Strong experience using tools like Petrel and performing volumetric calculations (both deterministic and probabilistic).
* Knowledge of UKCS operations and regulatory requirements.
* Excellent communication skills to convey technical insights clearly to both specialists and non-specialists.
* A high level of motivation, with excellent analytical and interpersonal abilities, and the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
Why Join Us? At Prax, we believe in fostering growth and offering career development opportunities in an environment that encourages creativity, innovation, and collaboration. As an Asset Geophysicist, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking, results-oriented team where your skills will make a tangible impact on the business.
With exciting challenges, a supportive team, and a company committed to excellence, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!
Ready to make your mark? Apply now to join The Prax Group and take your career to the next level!
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