Geophysicist
Job ID: 110033
Location: Pittsburgh, PA [On-Site]
Salary: $95,000 - $100,000
Category: Other
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Our client is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Geophysicist to join their team in the Pittsburgh, PA office. This role involves drilling and completions planning/execution, as well as generating inventory growth in a collaborative team setting. The successful candidate will be actively involved in the planning and implementation of horizontal exploration and development plans, working closely with other Geoscientists, Geosteering Specialists, Engineers, and field staff. This position is a fantastic opportunity for professional growth with a leading exploration and production company and reports directly to the Geology Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Perform geological and geophysical risk and resource analyses across multiple play types.
- Analyze and integrate 2D/3D seismic data to support development, production, and exploration activity with high-quality subsurface characterization and visualization.
- Apply geophysical techniques to assess drilling hazards, reservoir quality, and structural integrity to minimize risk and enhance decision-making.
- Utilize various software platforms and workflows for improving seismic products in-house, including inversion, AVO analysis, and attribute interpretation to help create value.
- Work closely with geologists, engineers, and land professionals to develop comprehensive maps and cross sections to visualize the subsurface in support of well planning and field development strategies.
- Provide technical guidance and support for seismic acquisition, data licensing, and integration of new surface or subsurface geophysical technology.
- Participate in and integrate advanced analysis projects into operational decision-making in collaboration with corporate technology teams.
Qualifications:
- Graduate degree, preferably a Master’s degree in Geology or Geophysics.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the Upstream Oil and Gas sector.
- Practical knowledge and experience with unconventional resource plays, with some Marcellus experience preferred.
- Proficiency with Kingdom and Geographix/Petra software is required.
- Exposure to Spotfire, ESRI, and Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
- Experience in interpreting seismic inversion products and creating standard geological work products.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a passion for teamwork.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 10% for mandatory meetings, training, and field visits.
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