Subsurface Global is currently recruiting a "Senior Specialist, Reservoir Engineering" for a permanent expat role in the United Arab Emirates.

Role overview:

• Coordinate with Offshore/Onshore units to participate and/or review subsurface developments studies and ensure quality of the static and dynamic models for use in fields’ optimization processes.
• Cooperate with subsurface specialists to review and assess existing plans, studies, and dynamic models, and to provide technical advice on analytical work and reservoir modeling.
• Ensure that best practice technical standards are implemented and ensure that codified workflows for reservoir analytical and numerical modeling processes are being followed.
• Work with professionals to develop in-house tools and workflow concepts to achieve objectives.
• Provide hands-on technical coaching to support junior and senior level technical practitioners to upgrade their skills for next level promotion on a technical career ladder.

Responsibilities:

• Attend technical meetings as requested by Offshore/Onshore development unit to provide technical feedback.
• Establish and maintain dialogue on all reservoir related technical issues with other company Specialists and Experts; as well as with third parties (Shareholders, Universities, research centers) through active networking.
• Support in organizing Reservoir Engineering related discipline and functional Community meetings to promote the transfer of experience among the different department teams, and the transfer of technology from the Shareholders and the Industry, including internal and external Peer Assists and Peer Reviews.
• Monitor Field development plan related studies and ensure application of company Discipline standards.
• Participate in technical review meetings and development of integrated models and analytical solutions.
• Drive implementation of technical efficiency, value, and support continuous improvement by captured learnings.
• Work closely with Discipline Expert to discuss and assess the potential application of new technical developments in the industry.
• Participate in the testing and evaluation of commercial reservoir simulators, related reservoir software, and analytical tools (including associated pre-and post-processors) to identify and recommend technical software that meet company requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
• Provide hands-on support for development and use of reservoir modeling and simulation, and for reservoir studies and projects.
• Examine and review various reservoir study reports, and recommends actions and techniques to improve field development plans, and data gathering programs and to ensure proper implementation of company objectives and reservoir guidelines.
• Participate with operating assets, stake holders, consultants and service companies as the company representative to discuss and advise on studies, reservoir modeling and simulation, software matters, R&D, reservoir technology and hydrocarbon reserves.
• Maintain a current industry perspective on reservoir technology and lead peer reviews of existing and proposed processes and studies to ensure best practice standards remain current, and that knowledge transfer and learning remains up to date.
• Advise on the current and future reservoir management activities and modeling activities, including the identification and recommendation of advance technology and projects where research can be initiated/applied.
• Maintain close interaction with other team members to ensure that a fully integrated, multi-disciplinary approach is followed in all reservoir engineering studies performed.
• Participate in the development of standards for knowledge and competency in conjunction with optimum resource allocation strategy to provide a challenging and motivating learning environment for company Specialists in alignment with business needs, technical ladders, competency profiles, technical working systems and training programs.

Desired experience:

• Significant international experience is required, with a strong preference for Middle East experience.
• Experience in a Technical Excellence department of an E&P operating company would be highly desirable.

Please note - this is permanent staff expat role in the UAE and full relocation is required.

Please apply by clicking on the 'I'm Interested' button on this page.

Subsurface Global are currently recruiting for a Senior Reservoir Explorationist for a Norwegian based operating company.

This is a full time staff role based in Oslo.

NCS experience is preferable.

Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out reservoir evaluations and build static geo-models for use in dynamic reservoir simulation/modelling, hence proficiency in Petrel required.
• Together with other disciplines undertake well design and well placement planning for discoveries.
• Carry out specific evaluations and petroleum system analysis.
• Engage in different projects as a team leader or member of the local Exploration team.
• Coordinate and participate in the evaluation of new exploration and acquisition opportunities: assessment of new offers, analysis of geotechnical data, basin evaluation, and evaluation of data and preparation of exploration work program with financial responsibilities, and proposal for applying for blocks during tender periods.
• Participate in data room visits and project evaluation teams.
• Represent the company in license committee meetings (both operated and partner licenses).
• Evaluate the hydrocarbon resources of existing and new areas; and analyze the risks.
• Manage the systematization of data collected during asset evaluations and project operation as part of the company's data base.

Please apply by clicking on the 'I'm Interested' button on this page.

Subsurface Global are currently recruiting for a Senior Explorationist for a Norwegian based operating company.

This is a full time staff role based in Oslo.

NCS experience is preferable.

Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is an advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out regional evaluations as part of a team in one of the company's core areas by combining geophysical methods with geological principles. Recommend and manage data acquisitions, special studies and external/internal projects for regional and asset evaluations. Build and maintain company data base.
• Coordinate and participate in the evaluation of new exploration opportunities through licensing round applications.
• Participate in data room visits with interdisciplinary project teams to evaluate farm-in opportunities and new offers.
• Conduct hydrocarbon resource assessments, perform risk analyses and technical economic evaluations, with the aim to recommend prospects for drilling.
• Represent the company in license committees (both operated and partner licenses). Develop and maintain effective cooperation with JV partners in order to ensure high level asset evaluations. Prepare and evaluate exploration work programs and license budgets.

Please apply by clicking on the 'I'm Interested' button on this page.

Subsurface Global are currently recruiting for a Principal Petrophysicist for an operator in the UAE.

This is a full time expatriate role based in Abu Dhabi.

Middle East experience is preferable.

Role overview: 

• Provide petrophysical support to exploration and development studies. Review and coordinate petrophysics input required for the generation of reports, plots, graphs and data listings used in geological maps and reservoir models.
• Support evaluation and optimization of proposals for petrophysical studies or data gathering activities such as logging jobs, coring jobs, side-wall cores, etc.
• Establish, execute and manage company wide technical guidelines to improve operational efficiency and maximize group profitability.
• Provide technical support to all petrophysics activities in the company and new Joint Ventures in close coordination with Petrophysics Specialist(s).
• Advocate and leverage advanced petrophysics technologies and best practices to improve efficiency, profitability and performance across the company.
• Lead the company's subject matter champions to develop, manage and implement the company's technical standards and guidelines to seek excellence.
• Leverage experience, knowledge and insights to direct technical Quality Control/Quality Assurance.  Ensure application of optimal petrophysics sequence and parameters at milestone stages of the petrophysical projects are consistent with the company's technical standards.

Please apply by clicking on the 'I'm Interested' button on this page.

SSG Drilling are actively resourcing for an experienced Senior Drilling Engineer to support an ongoing scope of work in the UKNS.

The role would be based in Aberdeen. 

Responsibilities

• Conducting the well planning required for the preparation of the Basis of Well and casing design
• Ensuring that appropriate knowledge transfer and risk management systems are implemented throughout the planning process
• Preparation and submission of all HSE notifications and BEIS applications for consents and permits
• Ensure that the well design is examined by the Well Examiner
• Preparation of Drilling and/or Abandonment / Suspension Programmes
• Equipment list generation and materials ordering
• Operational support to the Drilling Superintendent
• End of Well Reports

If you are interested in applying for this role please click the "I'm Interested" button on this page. 

Subsurface Global are currently recruiting for a Geomodeller for an Aberdeen based operating company.

This work would be on an ad hoc basis and based in the client's Aberdeen office on a daily rate.

UK North Sea experience is desirable.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

If you are interested please click the "I'm Interested" button on this page to complete an application for this role. 

Subsurface Global are recruiting for a Reservoir Engineering Advisor in London. This position is with an E&P operating company with an international portfolio.

This position requires significant international exploration experience - preferably in Europe & Africa.

Our client require a senior level Advisor for this position - an individual who remains a technical hands on Reservoir Engineer, with significant experience on a variety of Oil & Gas assets around the globe.

This is a Subject Matter Expert level position within Reservoir Engineering.

For more information, please contact Peter Bottomley: p.bottomley@subsurfaceglobal.com

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please click on the 'I'm Interested' button on this page.

SSG Drilling are currently working with an International E&P Operator supporting their upcoming exploration project in East Africa.

The Operator is currently resourcing for an experienced Civil Engineering Field Supervisor, working on a 28/28 rotation.

Tasks may include but would not be limited to:

• Ensuring all work complies with Local legislation, Internal E&PI Standards and Industry Standards / best practice encompassing SH&E, Technical and Operational
• Ensuring HSE requirements are understood by all parties associated with construction activities and is an integral to all aspects of all activities
• Proactively support Wells SHE performance and provides input to staff development and training strategies
• Assist in the development of technical standards and guidelines to be used Regionally / Globally
• Develop improvement initiatives within construction activities
  
  
• Assist the Team Leader with regards to risk assessments, peer reviews, audits relating to Civil Engineering and Construction works in support of Well Drilling Operations
• Review and comment on all scope of work submissions
• Review and comment on all relevant Risk Registers
• Provide technical and operational support in civil engineering and construction operations including the design, execution, and post job analysis as needed
• Provides operational and technical input to operational plans
• Co-ordinate Peer Review / Project Reviews
• Initiate and co-ordinate technical studies

If you are interested please click the "I'm Interested" button on this page to complete an application for this role. 

Subsurface Global are currently recruiting for a senior level Geoscientist for Technical Assurance. The role is with an Aberdeen based E&P operating company.

This would be a full time staff position.

Overview:

• Provide G&G assistance to the Technical Assurance team
• Participate in peer assists and technical assurance review for new development projects
• Identify new production and development opportunities in existing assets
• Contribute to asset teams by supporting recommendations

Responsibilities:

• Use geological, geophysical and analogue data interpretation to assist Reservoir Engineers in the Technical Assurance Team
• Identify and evaluate new production and development opportunities in producing assets (infill wells, work overs and other well interventions)
• Participate in peer assists and technical assurance
• Participate in field development planning for new fields
• Sporadically build or re-work geological concepts and/or models
• Identify future data requirements to help better define, and upgrade, future infill, and production enhancement, targets and projects
• Geological and geophysical input into new business opportunity evaluations
• Assist definition, and execution, of relevant parts of work and well programs in partnership with geophysicists, drilling and reservoir engineers

Experience required:

• Degree in Geology or Geophysics and knowledge of interdisciplinary geosciences and engineering disciplines (reservoir, completion, petroleum technology, drilling, facilities)
• Significant senior level experience in hydrocarbon development, most of which gained in an operated Oil and Gas company, working as a geoscientist in development and production projects
• Reservoir Geology: Petrophysics, Characterisation, Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Structural Geology, Data Acquisition, Data Interpretation, Reservoir Mapping, Production Monitoring and M+A Evaluation
• Geophysics: Geophysical Interpretation; Seismic Stratigraphy & Reservoir Seismic; Depth Conversion and Rock Physics / Inversion studies, evaluation of 2D, 3D and 4D survey results
• Experience across the value funnel from mature fields to new opportunities evaluations. Participation in execution phase of development wells

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Please apply by clicking on the 'I'm Interested' button on this page.