Background

In just five years Nexen Petroleum (UK) Limited has become one of the North Sea's foremost E&P businesses. They have an enviable record of exploration success and have made several operated discoveries, including Golden Eagle - the largest North Sea find in 10 years. They already have nine exploration and appraisal wells planned for 2010 and further activities include prospecting for opportunities around their existing CNS portfolio, new ventures across the whole UKCS and exploring across continental Europe as far as the Black Sea.

They have a core expertise in the Central North Sea where they operate the producing Buzzard, Scott/Telford and Ettrick fields and with 300,000 boepd they are the second largest North Sea liquids producer.

Position Overview

As Senior Geologist working in a multi-disciplinary team you will be responsible for generating exploration prospects and appraisal evaluations, interpreting and mapping 2D and 3D seismic data.

Job Duties / Responsibilities  

• Evaluate exploration opportunities ranging from Country to Basins, to the highest technical standard.
• Assist in the development of appropriate entry strategies for selected opportunities.
• Work with the Uxbridge-based New Ventures team to identify and recommend potential New Ventures exploration opportunities.
• Participate in, or lead, on-site technical evaluations in Europe.
• Identify and develop opportunities in priority focus areas using business contacts and competitive business information sources.
• Consult on other Worldwide Exploration projects and serve on various peer review groups.
• Develop, maintain and leverage Industry/Professional/Government Agency relationships.
• Co-ordinate geological work and monitor outsourced geological projects.
• Provide geological input for area and well reviews, and maintain updated geological interpretations and maps.
• Prepare well programmes.
• Utilise risk analysis and concept software.
• Mentor developing/junior employees.

Education/Experience

• A Masters degree in Geology or Geophysics.
• Currently working as a Geoscientist in a similar type role, with proven New Ventures/International exploration experience.
• Atlantic Margin and European basin experience of benefit for New Ventures work.
• A track record of Basin and Play analysis, prospect generation, and volumetrics/risking.
• An ability to integrate geophysical, geological and engineering data to the best possible advantage of the company.
• Ability to judge quality opportunities, in a timely fashion, with a strong business overprint.
• A strong understanding of advanced geoscience concepts, to include structural, facies and sequence stratigraphic analysis.
• Experience in performing risk/uncertainty assessments.
• Specialist skills in stratigraphy, petrophysics, or basin modeling an advantage.
• Proficient in the use of geoscience software: Landmark Interpretation suite, Petrel, 3D Visualization (GeoProbe), ArcGIS, MS Office, and mapping software.
• Demonstrated history of positive teamwork, and ability to contribute in a team environment.
• Excellent English communication (verbal and written) and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and commercial understanding.
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally on a periodic basis.

If you would like to discuss this role, please contact Liz Gardner on +44 (0)20 7016 9768 or  +44 (0)7801 711372. To apply, please follow the links on this page or email your CV and salary details to nexen@simpsoncrowden.com quoting reference R197.

Please note that all applications must be made via this website, or by emailing one of our consultants. Applications made directly to Nexen from candidates or third parties will be forwarded to Simpson Crowden.