WTS Energy

Energy + 2 more

Geologist (Subsurface Exploration)

Job details

Contract Type

Description
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geology, Petroleum Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in subsurface oil & gas exploration or related geological roles.
  • Strong knowledge of geological and geophysical exploration techniques, basin analysis, and reservoir evaluation.
  • Familiarity with drilling operations, well planning, and subsurface development workflows.
  • Strong leadership and project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple exploration workstreams.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
Responsibilities
  • Lead geological and geophysical interpretation of exploration prospects to identify hydrocarbon potential and support drilling decisions.
  • Integrate seismic, well log, core, and reservoir data to build and update robust subsurface geological models.
  • Monitor and control exploration project budgets to optimize resource allocation and ensure cost-effective execution of exploration activities.
  • Prepare and present detailed exploration reports to senior management and stakeholders, including findings, progress updates, risks, and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with reservoir engineers, production engineers, drilling teams, and finance professionals to integrate geological insights into development and production strategies.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to address geological uncertainties, exploration challenges, and operational risks.
  • Evaluate drilling targets and support well planning activities to improve exploration success rates.
  • Stay updated on emerging exploration technologies, software, and methodologies to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and predictive capability of geological analysis.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and company standards in all exploration and subsurface activities.
  • Contribute to field development planning by providing high-quality geological interpretation and subsurface insights.
  • Conduct basin analysis and reservoir evaluation to support exploration strategy and asset development decisions.
  • Participate in technical reviews and peer evaluations to ensure quality assurance in geological interpretations and models.

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