Geophysical Operations / Integrated Pore Pressure

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What role you will play in our team

The Geophysical Operations / Integrated Pressure Prediction Specialist will conduct applied project work integrating geophysical and petrophysical data, mudlogging, drilling mechanics, and geomechanics into assessments of subsurface pore pressure and minimum stress both pre- and post-drilling and at scales ranging from wellbore specific to basin wide for the planning and execution of ExxonMobil’s drill-wells world-wide. We are seeking an experienced geophysical specialist to join a creative and fast-paced multi-disciplinary team of pressure prediction specialists located in Houston (USA) to work challenging pore pressure and in-situ stress analysis problems. The desired candidate must be an excellent communicator and integrator, be able to collaborate with colleagues in Bengaluru (India). The candidate must be highly organized, effectively change tactics as conditions dictate, develop, and evaluate multiple scenarios, and incorporate uncertainties in pressure and stress predictions, with demonstrated business acumen and commercial sophistication. This job will be located in Houston, TX.

What you will do

Demonstrate Safety leadership and uphold ExxonMobil’s Safety culture ensuring No Spills and the Nobody Gets Hurt, both in the office and if required, on the rig site. 
Conduct Integrated Pressure Prediction studies may include but not limited to.

• Act as the link to geophysical capability and resources within and outside ExxonMobil, champion the use of geophysical data for integrated regional and target-oriented pressure prediction
• Develop offset well stick charts summarizing drilling results and pressure indicators for offset wells and integrating offset well data into a wellbore specific post-drill interpretation of pore pressure and in-situ stress at offset wells
• Integrating wellbore specific pressure estimates with geologic interpretation to establish sub-regional to basin-scale controls on pressure and stress
• Evaluating response of physical properties to pressure (e.g., sonic velocity or resistivity)
• Integrating offset well drilling results with seismic velocity data and the prospect geology to develop wellbore specific pre-drill pressure prognoses appropriate for drill well planning
• Develop sub-regional scale 3D models of pore pressure and minimum stress to support multi-well development or production drilling operations
• Where possible, leverage basin-scale pore pressure interpretation broadly to impact hydrocarbon systems assessment, trap/seal constraints and/or geophysical data interpretation and processing
• Participate/lead regular project meetings including peer reviews and final report-outs
• Assist, if necessary, with Well Planning and Site Investigation projects

About You

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with geophysical data acquisition, processing, and analysis and using seismic velocity for subsurface Pressure Prediction
• Experienced in Site Investigation including Shallow Drilling Hazards using seismic data – and familiarity with well planning process 
• Experience in integrating geologic, geophysical, and geo-mechanical concepts and methods to assess pore pressures and stresses (low side, best estimate, high side)
• PhD in Geophysics, Geology, or Geomechanics from a recognized institution
• Demonstrated relevant industry experience as an Operations Geophysicist or Geologists (10 years minimum experience)
• Strong business acumen and commercial sophistication - demonstrated prior experience of business, technical, and commercial integration or working in integrated asset team environment

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

• Fluent in both written and spoken English, have good organizational and coordination skills, and be able to work well with others
• Strong business acumen and commercial sophistication - demonstrated prior experience of business, technical, and commercial integration or working in integrated asset team environment

Your benefits

An ExxonMobil career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life.

We offer you: 

• Pension Plan: Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you. The basic benefit is a monthly annuity to be paid to you in retirement for the rest of your life. 
• Savings Plan: You can contribute between 6% and 20% of your pay and are encouraged to enroll right away. If you contribute at least 6% to your savings plan, the Company will contribute a 7% match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. 
• Culture of Health: Programs and resources to support your wellbeing. 
• Employee Health Advisory Program: Provides confidential professional counseling for you and your family, including tools and resources promoting mental health and resiliency at no additional cost to you. 
• Disability Plan: Income replacement for when you cannot work due to illness or injury occurring on or off the job. Enrollment is automatic and at no cost to you.

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Please note benefits may be changed from time to time without notice, subject to applicable law.

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