Senior Geophysicist

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Location: Houston, Texas

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Permanent full time

Job Description

We are hiring a full-time experienced geophysicist to be part of our expanding Houston-based geophysical consulting services team.

We seek a technical specialist in QI and/or AVO processing who appreciates the impact of data quality on analytical results. As a Senior Geophysicist, you’ll work alongside a global team of geophysical experts, delivering exemplary technical services. You’ll team up with colleagues to develop creative and compelling service offerings that merge your experience and our software.

You’re a customer-oriented, energetic problem solver, independent, creative thinker, and you know when to seek guidance from peers. You are enthusiastic about working collaboratively in an integrated amplitude analysis and interpretation team and look forward to joining a global team of geophysical experts. You have an analytical mindset and an ability to distill complex ideas into clear messages. As a trusted advisor, you’ll always have the client’s best interests in mind.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Services and Training, you will deliver exemplary technical services and help fulfill our goal of being a strategic partner to our clients.

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Understand client business needs and technical challenges and offer customized solutions.

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Design and execute customized workflows for both conventional and unconventional reservoirs.

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Manage client communications and expectations. 

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Execute and deliver seismic reservoir characterization (SRC) service projects.

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Collaborate closely with global clients and Sharp Reflections’ services team to scope and execute projects. Help develop and deliver expert-level workflow training for clients.

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Monitor service quality and customer satisfaction. 

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Develop and implement SRC workflows that build on our technology and experience. 

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Provide expert practitioner feedback to our software development team. 

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Build relationships with existing clients, including onsite consulting, release roadshows, regular webinars and developing trade show demo programs.

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Stay current with industry trends and lead the implementation of advanced workflows using our Big Data platform.

The above description describes the primary functions of the role but is not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities.

Qualifications

Required:
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Bachelor’s or higher degree in geophysics or a related field.

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Minimum 10 years of experience as a reservoir geophysicist for an oil and gas operator or service company with strong background in quantitative interpretation (QI), amplitude interpretation, AVO processing, and/or 4D seismic.

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Practical experience with prestack seismic data processing and quality control, amplitude interpretation (AVO, QI), attributes screening and prestack seismic inversion.

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Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. 

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Willingness to travel for client meetings, presentations, and industry events.

Preferred:
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Applied knowledge of time-lapse and/or azimuthal seismic.

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Experience with marine, OBN, and land / unconventional datasets.

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Ability to quickly learn and use new software. Prior exposure to Sharp Reflections software.

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Open to flexible working hours covering meetings across multiple time zones (Western and Eastern Hemispheres – being Americas-based is preferred, but not required).

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States without any employment restrictions.

What We Offer

Full-time work in a flexible workplace, competitive pay, great co-workers around the world, and enthusiastic customers. Sharp Reflections is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Highly rated software and services in seismic analysis.

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Working as part of a dynamic team with the possibility to make a real impact in the industry. 

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Flexible working conditions in a global setting, with daily collaboration with colleagues in Germany, the UK, and Norway.

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Opportunities for career growth and development within the CMG group of companies.

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Generous vacation policy supporting work-life balance.

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Comprehensive compensation package designed to reward excellence.

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Hybrid work model for enhanced flexibility with the option to work from home or in our new office located in the Energy Corridor in Houston.

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Comprehensive group health benefits package, including medical, dental, vision coverage, and more.

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Pension contributions and retirement support.

Get in Touch

Is this a good match for you? If you feel inspired and excited by what you’ve read, get in touch with us.

We look forward to hearing form you!

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