Geologist

Reference Number BRA0333

Geologist

Closing date for applications 13 October 2013 Country Brazil City Rio de Janeiro Function/Discipline Geology Employment Category This is a permanent role This role is offered on local or expat conditions Working Hours Full/Part-Time Full Time Number of Roles Available 1 Salary Competitive

Position Summary With the expansion of our exploration acreage in Brazil we are growing our exploration team. A range of exciting geological positions have now opened up in either the operated blocks team or in our new venture/pre salt team. You should be a self starter who is geologically curious and takes considerable pride in the quality and rigour of your technical work. The ability to think innovatively and drive original thinking in your integrated geological interpretation will ensure that you influence peers and the direction of your subsurface projects.

Key Accountabilities • Build fundamental geological understanding at the mega-scale across the conjugate margin, at the basinal scale and at the block scale. The ability to search out and integrate public domain information and published research and studies will significantly contribute to your regional understanding. • A robust understanding of petroleum systems modelling to regional/basinal understanding is recommended. • Perform volumetric analysis at lead, prospect, and play levels and quantity the key subsurface uncertainties to understand and describe exploration risk • Produce prospect specific maps for quantifying key reservoir parameters based upon robust integrated geological understanding • Liaise with well engineering (when required) during well planning and execution. You will contribute to all phases of planning, delivery and evaluation of well operations including preparation of geotechnical documents, data gathering, daily reporting and post-well studies and analyses. This will certainly be key in our operated blocks team as we have a seven well commitment. • Applies geological expertise and professional judgment in leading and delivering assigned projects and presents completed analysis and recommendations at Peer Reviews, Peer Assists and Functional Reviews as part of the BG Group Value Assurance Framework. May act as a peer reviewer for other projects. • You are comfortable in mentoring less experienced members of the team, and working in a multi-cultural environment • Adheres to appropriate Subsurface Policies and Standards. • Ensures all own evaluations are documented and related geological data (both petrotechnical and physical) is handled in accordance with BG’s Data Management Standards. • Every individual has a duty to both themselves and those around them to ensure that safe practice is adhered to at all times. In addition to any specific accountabilities for HSSE, all employees are accountable for ensuring that they take care of themselves and adopt exemplary safe behaviours.

Unique Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Attribute Experience needed: • This will require experience of a variety of geological settings (depositional and structural), plays and basins with exposure to regional and new venture evaluations, prospect generation and evaluation and/or well operations planning and delivery. Our geology covers the spectrum from pre-salt carbonates to clastic stratigraphic traps. • We are looking for 'geoscientist'-type geologists that are able to integrate both well and seismic data (although you are not expected to be a expert in seismic interpretation). • Expert user of core geological interpretations software (Geoframe/Petrel/ Genesis /Trinity/GeoX) • Has awareness of other subsurface disciplines. • May have experience of building effective networks with contractors and external R&D bodies. • Operator experience would be an advantage. Knowledge, Skills and Attributes:    - Excellent presentation skills and convincing report writing ability. The ability to describe complex concepts in a clear logical way will be key to your success in driving your geological influence both within the team and outside. - Proven skills in time and project management. - Needs to be self aware, able and willing to grow and extend their influence with appropriate stakeholders. - Able to proactively manage their own professional development, in consultation with their Line and Parent Manager. - Able to be a proven self-starter as well as an integrated team player - Experience of planning and monitoring of exploration drilling activities. - Experience in carbonates and deep-water clastic systems will be of considerable benefit. - A thorough working knowledge of geological software – in particular Petrel, Geology Office, Genesis, Trinity and GeoX is required.- Fluency in Portuguese (or the willingness to learn) would an advantage.

Additional Information for External Candidates BG Group values diversity and is committed to equal opportunities; applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates.   Please note that after the closing date you will no longer be able to apply for the vacancy. The specific time of closing is midnight UK time on the date displayed. BG Group also reserves the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date without prior notice.

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