Geophysicist

LOCATION: St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador (CA-NL)
JOB NUMBER: 25324
 

Job Overview

Reporting to the east coast joint venture (JV) geology and geophysics team lead, you will be an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team of geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, drilling and completion engineers and technologists working to maintain and grow production from our East Coast Canada assets (approximately 50,000 bbl/d net SU).

Key Accountabilities

• Optimize and grow production from partner-operated and operated fields by supporting in field and near field growth opportunities
• Interpret well and seismic data including 2D, 3D as well as 4D volumes
• Monitor partner-operated and/or operated drilling programs and influence operator when required
• Provide geophysical interpretations and data to support creation and quality control of geomodels for reservoir simulation
• Perform deterministic and probabilistic hydrocarbon volume and risk analyses of pools and prospects in Jeanne d’Arc basin, and as project geophysicist be an integral contributor to subsurface peer reviews
• Provide geophysical interpretations and data to support development opportunities within our existing fields,  as well as exploration landsale and farm-in investment decisions
• Interface, influence and align with partners

Required Qualifications

Experience and Education:

• Five or more years of geophysical experience in development and/or exploration
• Prior offshore development experience would be an asset
• Familiarity with offshore 3D and 4D interpretation would be a beneficial asset
• Degree in geophysics or geology or earth science

Skills and Knowledge:

• Proficient with Petrel and  Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of GeoTeric, HampsonRussell, RokDok, Reserves Evaluation Programme (REP)
• Able to apply and integrate various geoscience datasets and skillsets, including seismic interpretation, wells, and production to offshore investment decisions
• Exceptional organization skills, and ability to work and thrive in a dynamic team environment
• Strong sense of ownership, with demonstrated interpersonal and analytical skills
• Proven ability to lead multiple and changing priorities under tight deadlines with strong decision-making skills
• Solid leadership and communication skills to interact with all functions and levels of leadership
• Understand complex processes, and strive to develop and implement continuous improvement and operational discipline

Working Conditions

• This position is based in St. John’s, Newfoundland

Why Suncor?

We are Canada's leading integrated energy company with a business portfolio that includes oil sands development and upgrading, offshore oil and gas production, petroleum refining, and product marketing under the Petro-Canada brand. Our global presence offers rewarding opportunities for you to learn, contribute, and grow in a variety of career-building positions. We live by the value of safety above all else – do it safely, or don’t do it. Our strong track record of growth and a focus on sustainability mean tremendous potential for the future. Learn about our mission, vision and values.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer an attractive employee package, including:

• Competitive base salary, compensation programs, and an annual incentive program
• Flexible benefits package
• Rewarding pension and savings plans

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JOB CATEGORY: Engineering