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Job Summary

Murphy Oil Corporation is looking for a Staff Geoscientist for the subsurface development department to work operated and non-operated offshore deepwater fields. The candidate must have a demonstrated proficiency in constructing field models, interpreting 3D seismic data, and experience in well planning and drilling. They should have expertise in Petrel together with a deep understanding of geologic models for field development, resource/reserve estimation, and well trajectory planning.

The Staff Geoscientist will have the ability to apply quantitative analysis techniques, such as paleogeography, sequence stratigraphy, geo-statistics, and risk analysis to identify and optimize development of infield hydrocarbon potential. Experience in building and modifying geological models to accommodate reservoir engineering history matching information is also required. The position requires a self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced environment and shifting priorities.

The Staff Geoscientist will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remotely.

Responsibilities

Interpret seismic and well logs, generate maps and cross sections to create geological understandings for assigned fields and conduct risk and reserve/resource analyses
Integrate data from different sources and construct geomodels in Petrel
Create facies and petrophysical models using different methods and algorithms
Perform well correlations, mapping and data analysis of different wells and sands
Interface with reservoir engineers for reservoir simulation modeling
Assess and recommend drilling of new wells and infill wells
Present and make recommendations to management
Predrill well preparation and planning. Interface with Drilling, Completions, Subsurface, Regulatory and Partners
Provide operations support in drilling/rig program and update field results and reserves as needed
Peer assist, collaboration both within the team and external support
Understand Petroleum Systems, risking, and running field/prospect volumetrics

Qualifications/Requirements

Master's degree in Geology or other geoscience discipline
Minimum 10 years' experience in oil and gas exploration and development with minimum 4 years directly involved in static modeling and 3D seismic interpretation
Experience in sedimentological and stratigraphic characterization of deepwater depositional systems, facies distribution and reservoir quality
Expert in developing fit for purpose geological models using Petrel
Experience in integrating core, pressure, fluid, paleo and seismic into geological frameworks and models
Experience in developing depositional facies models
Experience in volumetric analyses
Experience in using seismic attributes in qualitative interpretation of sand distribution
Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
Experience with operational well planning and execution
Strong verbal and written communication English skills

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Desired/Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Deepwater Miocene reservoirs preferred

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