Well Operations Geologist

Description

Grade HResponsible for supporting the provision of subsurface assurance and guidance for the development and production of reservoirs, using sound technical knowledge to ensure robust subsurface description and clear articulation of the surface uncertainties and risks of the field to underpin project advancement.Entity:

Production & Operations

Job Family Group

Subsurface Group

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Well Planning

HSSE focus and ability to influence compliance standards for Safety and Operational RisksSupport well planning activities and construction of relevant NWS documents consistent with bp's Wells Common Process, WCD-SOR , D1-D5 Stage gatesAssist in the creation of pre-drill risk registers and ensure mitigation and contingency plans are created for all geological risks.Ensure integration of well planning and operational activity through strong collaboration with key customers, NWD and Wells leadershipLead the construction of the GOP ensuring all relevant information is contained in this document.

Geological Operations

Lead the NWS efforts in late design ( D5-11) activities consistent with bp well planning process, leading the creation of the GOP prior to drilling, and the EOWR and required handover documents following TD.Lead the daily NWD/subsurface operations meeting with the Rig based subsurface entities (WSG, Bio Strat, ML, LWD), present NDS, expected geology in subsurface hole section previews, and reviews.Participate in LWOP, CWOP exercises, ensure that the specialty vendors are engaged early in the process, present material on NDS, expected geology for subsurface hole section previews, hole section reviews for the well.Provide support to the wellsite geologist: daily and as needed ops call, provide up to date information and offset date, collaborate between Subsurface and Wells to ensure all well objectives are delivered safely.Ensure efficient delivery of the data acquisition program, ensure Vendors Co-owners are delivering and receiving all required data and updates. SPA for Co-Owner communication and information dissemination.

Post Well

Support successful EOW Report completion ensuring the report meets the expectations of the New Wells Common ProcessEnsure all data is finalized and electronically captures in the corporate regional data store and hard data copy is distributed accordingly to partners.Capture and document all post well key takeaways in PWR and share in appropriate NWD venues.Support root cause analysis for any NPT event related to subsurface operations (Orange category) and ensure these findings are distributed through the appropriate venues and partners.

Essential Experience And Education Requirements

5 years of relevant industry experience, most of which should have been gained in a geological operation environmentproven experience in the areas of well planning and operations geology, well-site geology. Working knowledge of drilling operations, pore pressure, mudlogging is desirable.Geological, seismic and petrophysical log interpretation and workstation skills are essential.Strong written and verbal communication skillsThe individual needs to have a collaborative team-first mentality, be self-motivated, with a strong ability to integrate across fields.Petrel or landmark interpretative software experienceMaster's Degree in Geology or related field

Desirable Criteria

Experience with deep water Gulf of Mexico exploration and development wells

Why Join Us

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are important, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

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Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance

Relocation may be negotiable for this role

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills

Basin resource evaluation, Basin resource evaluation, CO2 utilisation and storage, Core acquisition and analysis, Cost-conscious decision-making, Data acquisition strategy, Data Management, Depositional framework, Fluid Properties, Fluid sampling and analysis, Geodesy and coordinate integrity, Geohazard Assessment, Geomechanical analysis, Integrated Well Delivery, Petroleum systems analysis, Petrophysical Dynamic Reservoir Description, Petrophysical Seismic Lithology and Fluid Prediction, Petrophysical Static Reservoir Description, PPFG detection, Research and development, Reservoir geomechanics, Reservoir quality, Resource, Reserves Estimation and Storage Volume Assessment, Seismic Analysis, Seismic Interpretation {+ 8 more}

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