Geoscientist/Geophysicist
Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom · Spring, TX · 3 wk ago
ScienceFull-time
Key Responsibilities
- Perform integrated geological and geophysical interpretation using seismic, well logs, core, fluid, and regional geological data.
- Conduct structural and stratigraphic analysis and develop 3D reservoir characterization.
- Build and maintain geological frameworks to support reservoir and geomodeling activities.
- Evaluate CO₂ storage potential, capacity, and volumetrics.
- Characterize faults, seals, confining zones, and other subsurface features that may impact carbon storage.
- Perform uncertainty analysis and develop scenarios to support subsurface decision‑making.
- Support appraisal well planning and identify opportunities to reduce subsurface uncertainties.
- Integrate data across geology, geophysics, petrophysics, and reservoir engineering disciplines.
- Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations to subject‑matter experts and project teams.
- Work independently and deliver high‑quality technical results with limited day‑to‑day supervision.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant geoscience experience; 10+ years preferred.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology, Geophysics, Earth Sciences, Petroleum Geoscience, or a related field preferred.
- Strong experience with subsurface interpretation, reservoir characterization, and integrated geoscience workflows.
- Proficiency with Petrel, including seismic interpretation, well ties, log correlation, structural interpretation, and geological framework development.
- Experience evaluating subsurface uncertainty, volumetrics, and geological risks.
- Strong understanding of structural geology, stratigraphy, fault interpretation, and reservoir characterization.
- Excellent analytical, communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to present technical findings and recommendations to experienced technical teams.
Additional Qualifications
- Geomodeling experience developing 3D geological/reservoir models.
- Experience building structural frameworks and performing property population.
- Knowledge of property population techniques, including variograms and modeling algorithms.
- Experience with scenario‑based modeling and uncertainty analysis.
- Strong ability to integrate stratigraphy, structure, petrophysics, and geophysical interpretation.
Position Details
- Location: Spring, TX – primarily onsite with some remote flexibility.
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 8:00 AM–4:00/5:00 PM.
- Contract: Initial 12‑month contract with potential for extension.
- Travel: Generally limited; occasional travel, including Canada, may be required for select positions.
Benefits
- Voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short‑term disability.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Service bonus and holiday pay plans (up to eight paid holidays per benefit year).
- Transit spending account.
- Paid sick leave under applicable state or local plan.