Hilcorp Energy Company

26-089.E - Geophysicist

Hilcorp Energy Company • $90K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum five years experience in oil and gas geoscience focused on geophysics.
  • Proficient problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to contribute effectively to team goals.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on relationship-building.
  • Adaptable to manage multiple tasks of varying priorities.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills suitable for conveying complex information.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and 2D/3D workstations, specifically Hampson Rusell.

Responsibilities

  • Assess geophysical techniques for asset evaluation and project characterization.
  • Review and recommend investment opportunities based on geophysical and geological analysis.
  • Generate structural and stratigraphic interpretations using seismic data.
  • Analyze seismic data to estimate reservoir depth and structure for development.
  • Create depth and structural maps for drilling locations using advanced techniques.
  • Coordinate surface and wellbore data acquisitions for cost-effective interpretations.
  • Manage the process flow for data processing or reprocessing.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Collaborative work environment on multiple asset teams.
  • Exposure to diverse geophysical applications and advanced techniques.
  • Support for further education in geophysics or related fields.
Full Job Description
Job Objective:
As a member of multiple Asset Teams, evaluates and interprets geophysical data including seismic attributes with integrated geological data to develop oil and gas investment opportunities for the company.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

  • Assesses appropriate geophysical techniques and applications for project and reservoir characterization for the company’s potential and current assets.

  • Reviews and makes recommendations on investment opportunities through geophysics and geological analysis.

  • Generates structural, stratigraphic interpretations, and hydrocarbon potential, based on seismic data and interpretations.

  • Analyzes surface seismic, and borehole data to quantitatively estimate depth and structure for reservoir development and drill wells.

  • Generates depth and structural maps of reservoir development and drilling locations, using seismic data and advanced structural inversion techniques.

  • Coordinates and designs surface and wellbore acquisitions for optimum cost benefit of data and interpretations.

  • Coordinates, designs, and manages process flow for processing or reprocessing.

  • Interprets, integrates, and communicates special geophysical applications (e.g. analyze gathers, AVO), as appropriate.

  • Adheres to the company’s values – integrity, ownership, urgency, alignment and innovation.

  • Supports company vision and mission.

  • Adheres to established work schedule, attendance standards and is punctual to work and meetings.

  • Maintains employee confidence and protects company assets, including intellectual property, by keeping information confidential.

  • Maintains technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.

  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

  • Five (5) years minimum experience in oil and gas geoscience with an emphasis on geophysics.

  • Ability accurately solve problems.

  • Ability to make valuable contribution to team goals and objectives.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, other departments, officials, and the public.

  • Ability to complete multiple, diverse tasks of differing priorities.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with specific ability to translate complex information into an organized and presentable manner.

  • Project management, administrative, and organizational skills.

  • Proficiency in the use and application of the following software:

    • Required: Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook). 2D/3D workstations experience and application.  Hampson Rusell.

  • Preferred: Strong working knowledge of geologic/geophysic database systems.

Education Requirements:

  • Required: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year university or college with a degree in geophysics.

  • Preferred: Master’s Degree in geophysics from an accredited university.

About Hilcorp Energy Company

Hilcorp Energy Company is a privately-held independent oil and natural gas exploration and production company. Founded in 1989, the company has grown through acquisitions and exploration into one of the largest privately-held oil and gas companies in the United States. Hilcorp is known for its innovative approach to oil and gas exploration and production, and has been recognized for its safety and environmental stewardship. The company has operations in several states, including Alaska, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wyoming.
Learn more about Hilcorp Energy Company
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1989

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