Subsurface Global is currently recruiting for a Senior Geoscientist for a UK based E&P company.

This will be a 12 month contract role in Aberdeen (with flexible working options).

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Role Summary:

Development and abandonment geoscientist (cross geophysical and geological experience) working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, responsible for all aspects of geological/geophysical input into remaining opportunities within the ultra-late life assets with significant focus on preparation of abandonment documentation and supporting well abandonment planning.

At the Senior level, the job holder will be expected to work on their own initiative and will be involved in a wide range of challenging projects which require the application of technical expertise with a strong emphasis on abandonment planning and preparation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and HSEQ procedures
• Responsible for a wide range of geological and geophysical work within an integrated subsurface framework. Tasks may include:
  • Well planning and operational support – development and abandonment
  • Historical Well analysis – development and abandonment
  • Geological interpretation and seismic mapping
  • Structural and stratigraphic seismic interpretation through collaboration with in-house and external experts
  • Construction of structural framework models
  • Reservoir characterisation and geological modelling
  • Advises Subsurface manager on seismic acquisition and processing
  • Volumetric assessments.
  • Monitoring and assisting with specialists and contractors to manage geological & geophysical analysis projects.
• Geological/Geophysical aspects of internal/external business approvals (Internal/Partners/OGA etc.).
• Sharing knowledge,and engaging in subsurface collaboration.
• Strong presentation and communication skills to effectively update management and key stakeholders
• Working closely with other subsurface team members on multi-disciplinary projects, occasionally leading
• Participates in peer reviews and contributes to management and joint venture partner meetings
• Coaching/Mentoring

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• BSc in Geological Sciences or Geophysics
• Significant relevant oil and gas experience ideally gained in an operating environment 
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Proven ability to work effectively in multi-disciplinary teams
• A strong understanding of geological and geophysical concepts with recent experience of Petrel and DSG software an advantage
• Working knowledge of seismic interpretation to derive structural and stratigraphic information for use in abandonment planning
• Expert in static reservoir modelling techniques and software, in particular Petrel
• Good understanding and efficient construction of sometimes complex structural models.
• Strong understanding of key geological and geophysical uncertainties and quantification of these
• Broad experience gained in a variety of depositional settings and basins with particular focus on UKCS
• Understanding of reservoir flow dynamics and impact of geological realisations
• Up-to-date knowledge of technological developments, industry initiatives, etc.

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

Subsurface Global is currently recruiting for a Principal Production Engineer for a UK based E&P company.

This will be a full-time staff role in Aberdeen (with travel).

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Purpose of Role:

• To provide Production Engineering expertise and direct support to the global business, including technical mentoring and coaching, as required.
• To assist the Chief Production Engineer to enhance functional strength by the development and consistent application of best practice throughout the company. In addition, to participate in technical reviews and assurance in line with corporate standards and processes, as directed. Such activity will occupy no more than 30% of the role.
• Deliver Integrated Field Management support for production enhancement and resource additions by analysis of system performance and constraints using appropriate models and identification of new/ existing technologies for risk mitigation and production optimisation.
• Progress projects through the maturation process and on to execution
• Create a sense of direction and purpose using strong influencing skills, powerful communication, and always reinforcing the need for technical excellence.
• Responsible for identifying, requesting and supporting the business to allocate resources required to develop Integrated Field Management initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring adherence to and continuous improvement of technical Standards in Production Engineering and Integrated Field Management workflows.
• Technical QA/QC of Production Engineering technical work across the E&P life cycle, jointly with other Subsurface function Principals and as required by the Chiefs.
• Responsible for all aspects of Production Engineering and Integrated Field Management, using appropriate tools and models that incorporate geoscience, engineering and fluid data.
• Identify, mature and deliver opportunities for production enhancement and resource growth.
• Independently define and complete Production Engineering work programmes in support of business strategy and integrating results effectively with other subsurface disciplines.
• Communicate results and influence stakeholders appropriately to drive effective business decisions.
• Mentor junior staff, assist with staff development and contribute to the PE competency framework.
• Interface and leverage technical expertise within the wider G&RE organisation, influencing subsurface team priorities and work programmes.
• Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your manager

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

Subsurface Global is currently recruiting for a Principal Reservoir Engineer for an Aberdeen based E&P company.

This will be a full-time staff role.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Purpose of Role:

• To provide reservoir engineering expertise across Subsurface and Exploration including technical mentoring and coaching.
• To support the Subsurface Chiefs to in providing technical reviews and assurance in line with corporate standards and processes, as directed by the appropriate discipline Chief and to occupy no more than 30% of the role.
• Reservoir Engineer within the UKBU Integrated Operated Assets multi-disciplinary subsurface teams.
• Deliver opportunities for production enhancement and resource additions through subsurface characterisation, reservoir geological modelling and opportunity generation & maturation.
• Support well planning & delivery programmes
• Creates and takes accountability for organisation
• Creates sense of direction/purpose. Influential/powerful communicator. Reinforces need for technical excellence

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for ensuring adherence to and continuous improvement of technical Standards in reservoir engineering workflows
• Technical QA/QC of reservoir engineering Subsurface technical work across the E&P life cycle, jointly with other Subsurface function Principals and as directed by the Chiefs.
• Responsible for all aspects of reservoir engineering, using predictive flow simulation models that incorporate geoscience, engineering and fluid property data.
• Identify, mature and deliver opportunities for production enhancement and resource growth.
• Independently define and complete reservoir engineering work programmes in support of business strategy and integrating results effectively with other subsurface disciplines.
• Maintain production forecasts in support of mid to long term business plans
• Communicate results and influence stakeholders appropriately to drive effective business decisions.
• Mentor junior staff.
• Interface and leverage technical expertise within the wider G&RE organisation, influencing subsurface team priorities and work programmes.
• Daily tasks include:
  • Generation of production forecasts to support key business decisions.
  • Construction of simulation and nodal analysis models.
  • Maintenance (and history matching) of full field, material balance and sector simulation models.
  • Analysis of reservoir engineering data e.g. pressure transient, fluid and production data.
  • Evaluation of production enhancement and new well opportunities.
  • Well planning and operational support.
  • Reserves assessments.
  • Monitoring and assisting with specialists and contractors to manage reservoir engineering projects.
  • Reservoir engineering aspects of internal/external business approvals (Internal/Partners/OGA etc.).
  • Sharing knowledge.
  • Mentoring Junior staff
• Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your manager

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

SSG Drilling are currently working with an Aberdeen based operator helping to support an ongoing drilling campaign.

We are actively recruiting for an experienced Senior Drilling Supervisor for a long term project.

• Responsible for safe and efficient execution of the well operations programmes
• Supervise and co-ordinate the drilling contractor activities with a focus on safety and operational performance
• Work closely with OIM and asset leadership to efficiently deliver SIMOPS between drilling programmes and asset operations
• Oversee well services operations in conjunction with well services supervisor
• Manage drilling and 3rd party contractors at the wellsite
• Manage offshore supervisory team

If you are keen to make an application please click the "I'm Interested" button on this page. 

SSG Drilling are currently working with an International E&P Operator supporting an ongoing drilling campaign in East Africa.

We are actively resourcing for an experienced Drilling Supervisor for a rotational assignment on a long term contract. 

• Ensure all operations are conducted in the best interest of the client and in compliance with company standards and legislative requirements 
• Ensure safe delivery of quality wells: in time and in budget, meeting the agreed objectives and quality criteria 
• Facilitate and ensure close collaboration and communication at all field and office locations and between the client, drilling contractor and service company personnel. 
• Supervise all rig-site operations including those of the drilling contractor, service providers and third parties

If you are interested in discussing further please click the "I'm Interested" button on this page. 

SSG Drilling are working with an International E&P Operator supporting an ongoing Drilling Campaign in East Africa.

We are actively resourcing for an experienced Drilling Superintendent as part of the field leadership team with direct responsibility for ensuring that all drilling, completion and workover activities are conducted in a safe, technically competent, efficient and environmentally responsible manner. 

• Responsible for in-field management of drilling and completion personnel, service companies, drilling contractor and operations.
• Ensure all operations are conducted in compliance with company standards and legislative requirements
• Ensure safe delivery of quality wells: in time and in budget, meeting the agreed objectives and quality criteria
• Facilitate and ensure close collaboration and communication between personnel at all field and office locations and between drilling contractor and service company personnel.
• Lead development of HSE plans and ensure execution of operations in accordance with company's safety policy

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

Subsurface Global is actively recruiting for an Exploration Geoscientist to join our client, an E&P operator in Aberdeen, on a full-time staff basis.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

The Exploration Geoscientist is responsible for basin screening and play fairway analysis. They will be expected to develop and evaluate exploration leads and prospects and going forward manage a portfolio of such opportunities. Including:

1. Interpretation and integration of seismic, well and other subsurface data as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
2. Basin screening, Play fairway analysis and in-depth exploration evaluation.
3. Generation and evaluation of leads/ prospects and other business opportunities, which may include wells, licence acquisition/divestment, country entry/exit etc

Lead Data room visits and organise and attend both Operated and Non-operated Partner workshops.
Support the Team Leader and work collaboratively with others in the New Ventures and Exploration team and wider organisation.

This role has the following responsibilities and outputs:

• Hands-on interpretation work on exploration projects at the regional, local and prospect scales.
• Integration of 2d and 3d seismic data with well and other regional geotechnical data sources including charge systems, reservoir and seal analysis etc.
• Assistance with geophysical data acquisition and processing projects.
• Use of a petroleum system based approach to evaluate countries, regions, plays, and prospects describing risks and uncertainties.
• Develop robust technical arguments and clearly present to stakeholders including management, partner companies and government representatives.
• Prospect evaluation including risk analysis and reserves estimations (deterministic and probabilistic).
• Review areas and prepare applications for licensing rounds.
• Generation of new leads and prospects.
• Evaluation of exploration opportunities (farm-ins, data rooms and screening of opportunities etc.).
• Scouting and analysing data for regional studies to help future plans and identify areas of potential interest.
• Documentation, presentation and archiving of results of technical work.

Skills & Knowledge required:

• Educated to degree level in geology/geophysics or similar discipline.
• Possesses solid oil and gas experience ideally gained in an operating environment
• A strong understanding of geological concepts, to include structural, facies and sequence stratigraphic analysis
• Competent in 2d/3d seismic interpretation techniques and software including Petrel
• Competent in basic map generation and depth conversion techniques.
• Knowledgeable of quantitative interpretation techniques
• Sound understanding of petrophysical data and methods
• Good understanding of key geophysical (including interpretation) uncertainties and quantification of these
• Competent in deterministic and probabilistic volumetric calculations
• Broad experience gained in a variety of depositional settings and basins, North Sea basins experience essential
• Knowledge of discovery appraisal and pre-project planning
• Peer Assist and Review experience

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

Subsurface Global are actively recruiting for a Geomechanics Technical Authority to join our client, an E&P operator, in either London or Aberdeen. The position is offered on a staff basis.

The role will report to the Global Director for D&W, and will be part of a multidiscipline support and assurance team for the global organization. 

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities of the successful incumbent will include, but are not limited to:

• Act as TA1 for Geomechanics discipline for the client
• Define clients' standard for Geomechanics discipline
• Define safety critical competencies for Geomechanics function
• Establish safety critical competency management system for Geomechanics function
• Support and train the client to increase knowledge and skills for GM discipline
• Support Subsurface in plume modelling in relation to CO2 injection wells in New Energy Storage projects
• Audit and assure compliance with global geomechanics discipline technical standard
• Work closely with Operations Geologists and Drilling Engineers on all well delivery and well planning related matters.

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

Subsurface Global are actively recruiting for an Operations Geologist to join our client, an E&P operator in Aberdeen, on an initial 12-month contract. This will be a full-time office based position on a day rate (PAYE).

There is potential for this contract to convert to a long-term staff position.

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Specifically, the client's ideal candidate will have the following experience and meet the following requirements:

• Promote HSE values both onshore and in the offshore environment for Wellsite Geologists and relevant contractors
• Deliver as a key player in multi-disciplinary well planning and teams: pore pressure/fracture gradient analysis, temperature profile, review of offset wells highlighting key challenges (and mitigations), provide input to wellpath planning and well construction process
• Work closely with drilling team to represent the views of the subsurface team
• Act as primary subsurface Point of Contact during drilling operations
• Responsible for making geosteering decisions alongside the asset geologist, WSG (contract) and service company well placement engineers during 24/7 geosteering. The geosteering data will be integrated by the selected operations geologist, using petrel, and update slides for management will be required
• Familiarity with technologies required and optimum method of data acquisition in order to achieve Value Based Well Objectives (VBWO)
• Compile key well planning information into geological prognoses and programs. Liaise with vendors to ensure high quality and timely service
• Attending and providing input to Uncertainty Management Plans and Risk assessments, particularly in relation to geological hazards and Formation Evaluation requirements/risks.

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