Posted: 27 Oct 2009
Location: USA
CSG:
Petroleum
Business / Project:
Exploration
Job type:
Full Time Regular (USA)
Location:
US - Texas - Houston
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SUMMARY
BHPB Petroleum currently operates exploration licenses within the Asia region, and will be involved in active and extensive exploration in these areas for the next several years. This position is in the Asia Exploration Team, reporting to the Asia Regional/Sabah Section Leader, based in Houston. The person would primarily be responsible for the geological evaluation of BHPB’s interests in Asia (Sabah, Philippines or Vietnam), with a strong focus on regional play fairway analysis, and input to the prospect generation process. Support will be provided to the Team by geoscience specialists; however a good working knowledge seismic stratigraphy and carbonates is essential.
The Exploration Geologist will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, involved in integration of data to deliver play fairway maps and cross sections aimed at improving both the greater regional and block-specific knowledge and allow high-grading the most prospective areas. In addition, the Exploration Geologist will be expected to actively identify and undertake assessment of new opportunities in the Asia region.
The job will also involve working with and giving regular presentations to BHPB management, Joint Venture Partners and host country government agencies. Some travel will be required.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
• An overriding commitment to health, safety, environmental responsibility and sustainable development.
• Work with all members of the team and specialist groups to ensure the areas of BHPB interest are evaluated to the highest technical standard within the time frame of the operated work program.
• Delivery of a high-quality interpretation product, including quality control and overall integration of all relevant geoscience studies / results from contributing specialists.
• Work both independently and in collaboration with the team and specialists to generate new concepts and opportunities.
• Work with the Global Exploration group to ensure compliance with company standards and take part in peer-assists / reviews.
• Build and maintain good relationships with the Team, Joint Venture Partners and host country Governments.
• Demonstrate personal leadership and provide a strong creative influence for the team.
KEY DELIVERABLES / KEY DIMENSIONS
• Exploration-focus with both Oil and Gas Prospectivity
• Ongoing Seismic and upcoming Drilling operations
• Gross annual operated Exploration Budget $25 to >$100MM
• No existing Development / Production operations
• Member of Asia Exploration Team based in Houston
BEHAVIOURAL & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
• Intellectual Firepower
• Strong Personal organizational and leadership skills
• Ability to commit to and deliver results on time
• Develops Organisational Capability
• Fosters Creativity and Innovation
• Applies Strategic Business Perspective
• Brings out the Best in Others
• Sets Direction and Builds Alignment
AUTHORITY & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
• Exploration Manager Asia
• Section Leader Sabah/Regional Asia
• Asia Exploration team members
• Resident Country Managers
• BHPB Technical Specialists
• Global New Ventures Team
• Joint Venture Partners
• Regulatory and Government agencies
DIRECT REPORTS (POSITIONS):
• None
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in geoscience.
EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
• A minimum of ten years experience in the upstream petroleum industry, with very strong geological interpretation and mapping skills both at regional and prospect level.
• A strong working knowledge of structural and stratigraphic interpretation methods, including sequence stratigraphy and well log petrophysical analysis.
• A strong working knowledge of both extensional and compressional tectonic settings and of both shelfal and deep water depositional systems and architectures.
• A good working knowledge of basin modelling and petroleum geochemistry.
• The capability to challenge existing models / interpretations and to generate new play concepts.
• A good working knowledge of exploration processes from play fairway analysis to prospect maturation, volumetric assessment, risk assessment and the synthesis of diverse regional datasets.
• Familiarity with Landmark, Petrosys and Petrel interpretation software would be highly advantageous.
• Previous regional experience would also be advantageous.
Languages:
• Excellent written and spoken English
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