Geophysicist, Seismic Monitoring

Company Overview

ConocoPhillips is an international, integrated energy company with operations in nearly 40 countries. As the third-largest integrated energy company in the United States and fifth-largest refiner in the world, ConocoPhillips' goal is to deliver energy in a safe, environmentally and socially responsible manner. Approximately 32,600 ConocoPhillips employees work worldwide to consistently deliver top performance and value to maintain the company's global market position. Employees' individual talents and strengths combine to create a diverse and energized workforce within ConocoPhillips.  Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company had $178 billion of assets as of December 31, 2007.

Position Summary

ConocoPhillips is  seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to contribute to research and technical service projects in seismic monitoring technology. The ideal candidate will have a broad knowledge of acquisition, processing, and interpretation of seismic data, as well as a basic understanding of reservoir characterization and flow simulation.

Responsibilities

* Participate in internal technology development and joint industry projects
* Develop new methods and workflows for time-lapse seismic contributions to reservoir management decisions and reservoir simulation improvements
* Collaborate with other specialist throughout the corporation as needed
* Collaborate with multi-discipline teams throughout the company to integrate results, influence reservoir management decisions and reservoir model updates
* Disseminate knowledge gained through applied research via presentations, reports, courses, networks, we-based knowledge transfer and other avenues of communication

Qualifications

Basic/Required Qualifications

* Legally authorized to work in the United States
* PhD in Geophysics or related field
* Experience with integrated interpretation or time-lapse seismic analysis
* Experience with seismic modeling and rock physics
* 5+ years experience in the industry
* Able to travel 20% or more as needed

Preferred Qualifications

* 8+ years experience in the industry
* Expert knowledge of seismic modeling and rock physics
* Familiarity with geocellular modeling and reservoir flow simulation
* Experience with optimization or inversion
* Ability to fit into multi-disciplinary, multi-national diverse teams very quickly
* Ability to plan, implement and manage multiple projects in parallel
* Ability to review projects and provide constructive feedback, and to influence key business decisions as a team player and collaborator
* Ability to synthesize and communicate concepts through strong written and oral communication skills
* Ability to network well inside and outside the company at all levels.  Well-developed interpersonal skills with a flexible, diplomatic and open-minded approach with willingness to learn from others.
* Commitment to achieving geophysical excellence and promoting functional professionalism.

Job Function
: Geosciences

Job Level
: Individual Contributor

Primary Location
: NORTH AMERICA-USA-TEXAS-HOUSTON

Organization
: SUBSURFACE TECHNOLOGY

Line of Business
: Corporate Staffs

:Oct 3, 2008

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