Senior Geophysicist

Job Title: Geophysicist III / Geologic Modeler

Location : Spring, TX

Schedule : 5/2

Duration : 1-year W2 contract (possibility of extension)

Position Overview

The Geologic Modeler is responsible for developing and enhancing geological models through the integration and interpretation of seismic, well, petrophysical, stratigraphic, and core data. This role supports subsurface characterization efforts by building robust geologic frameworks, developing static models, evaluating uncertainty, and providing technical insights that support reservoir understanding and business decisions.

The position works closely with operating teams, technical specialists, and external service providers to deliver integrated subsurface interpretations and geological modeling solutions that align with project objectives and organizational commitments. The role may also support formation evaluation activities when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze seismic and well data to support subsurface characterization and geological model development.
• Develop geological modeling workflows that integrate seismic, well log, core, and other subsurface datasets.
• Build structural and stratigraphic frameworks and develop static geological models.
• Perform property modeling and calibrate geological models to available seismic data.
• Conduct uncertainty analysis, scenario modeling, volumetric assessments, and sensitivity studies.
• Support and enhance 2D and 3D seismic acquisition and wellbore data programs.
• Collaborate with operating groups, technical specialists, and service providers to deliver integrated subsurface solutions.
• Apply geophysical and geological analysis techniques to support exploration and development objectives.
• May perform Formation Evaluation Specialist responsibilities as needed.

Advanced Technical Responsibilities

• Apply post-stack and pre-stack seismic inversion and AVO analysis techniques.
• Perform seismic attribute analysis to characterize structural settings, depositional environments, and facies distributions.
• Utilize strong carbonate reservoir interpretation and analysis expertise .
• Apply geophysical methods and interpretation techniques in unconventional resource plays.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in Geology, Geophysics, or a related geoscience discipline.
• Previous experience in a closely related geoscience or geological modeling position.
• Strong geological and geophysical interpretation capabilities.
• Understanding of petrophysical and stratigraphic analysis and their application to geological modeling.
• Advanced geologic modeling and Petrel expertise , including framework construction, static model development, property modeling, seismic calibration
• Advanced proficiency with Petrel and geological modeling workflows .
• Experience integrating well log, seismic, and core datasets .
• Experience performing uncertainty analysis, scenario generation, volumetric calculations, and sensitivity assessments.
• Strong knowledge of regional petroleum geology.
• Proficiency with geoscience software and computing applications.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and collaborate with diverse technical groups.
• Strong mentoring and coaching capabilities.
• Experience interpreting gravity and magnetic datasets .
• Working knowledge of seismic processing and seismic acquisition operations .
• Strong background in structural geology with experience across multiple tectonic settings, geologic environments, and reservoir types .
• Advanced petrophysical interpretation skills , particularly within siliciclastic depositional environments.

Must-Have Skills

• Geologic modeling expertise using Petrel , including framework construction, static model development, property modeling, and seismic calibration .
• Workflow development and integration of well log, seismic, and core data .
• Experience with uncertainty analysis, scenario modeling, volumetric evaluations, and sensitivity studies.
• Understanding of petrophysical and stratigraphic analysis as inputs to geological modeling.

Preferred Skills

• Seismic and well data interpretation and analysis experience.