Senior Geologist
- Location: Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland
- Salary: Market related
- Category
- Sector: Renewable Energy
- Contract type Permanent
- Consultant: Robbie Cockburn
Our clients Repsol based in Aberdeen are currently recruiting for a Senior Geologist to join their team on a permanent basis. Ideally for this role they are looking for a an experienced Geologist with a background in Oil and Gas. For further information see below:
Company Summary
Repsol is a multi-energy company committed to a sustainable world with a forward-looking vision based on innovation, efficiency,
respect, and value creation to drive progress in society. We are present across the entire value chain: exploration and production,
transformation, development, and marketing of energy that is efficient, sustainable, and competitive for millions of people. With over
80 years of experience, Repsol has been present in the entire oil and gas value chain in a sustainable and competitive way.
Job Profile Summary
The Senior Geologist is responsible for constructing and maintaining static models for the fields and discoveries within their
assigned asset, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Collaborates with multidisciplinary sub-surface teams to identify new drilling
opportunities and assess Well Workovers/Interventions for production enhancement. Additionally, plans wells, evaluates well
results, and oversees geological studies conducted by third-party contractors, and contributes to the companys change process and
leads development project activities when required.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
• Construct and maintain static models for the fields and discoveries in their assigned asset
• Work with the other members of the multi-disciplinary sub-surface team assigned to the asset to identify new drilling
opportunities as well as production adding Well Workovers/Interventions opportunities
• Plan wells and monitor and evaluation of well results
• Manage geological studies carried out by 3rd party contractors and vendors
• Support the Company’s process of change and continual improvement
• Lead and Coordinate Development Project Front End activities (Appraise to Define) when required
• Act as Peer Reviewer when required
• Prepare seismically generated inputs for reservoir engineering simulation and plume modelling, and advise clients on the
best choice of processing parameters to apply
• Provide high-quality geological input for development projects and ongoing field operations
• Generate 3D geocellular models to support field development and exploration efforts
• Actively participate in multi-disciplinary project teams to ensure comprehensive collaboration
• Generate drilling prospects, plan wells, and monitor and evaluate well results
• Maintain a prioritized inventory of development opportunities for the field
• Collaborate with other function groups to prepare business cases for opportunities, outlining benefits, costs, and risks
• Write concise reports for all studies and maintain organized records of input and interpreted data
• Conduct data room evaluations for potential farm-in opportunities
• Perform additional duties within the scope of expertise and status as needed to support business objectives
• Supervise SSBoD projects for well abandonment (only for Well Abandonment Geology vacancies)
• Generate plumbing diagrams for well abandonment (only for Well Abandonment Geology vacancies)
• Collaborate with Drilling and Decommissioning team to identify well abandonment risks and opportunities. Propose cap
rocks for plugging and revise / update pressure plots (only for Well Abandonment Geology vacancies)
Professional Skills and Experiences
• Excellent technical background in petroleum geology
• Previous relevant industry experience
• Ability to build and use 3D geological models
• Involvement in project drilling operations as well as Well Workover/Innervation operations.
• Ability to embrace change and continual improvement
• Experience in SSBoD for well abandonment / decommissioning (only for Well Abandonment Geology vacancies)
Educational Qualification and Certifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geology or related field