Geophysicist
Position Summary
The incumbent will be engaged in prospect and well generation based on well data, seismic interpretation and
mapping.
Job Functions
 Undertake seismic interpretations including velocity analysis and depth conversion, fault interpretation
and time and depth map construction to produce a suite of maps to evaluate prospects as potential
drilling candidates and identify potential appraisal targets on the discoveries in the area.
 Use impedance inversion data and pre and post-stack attribute data to characterise the reservoir as
appropriate.
 Utilise well, seismic, geological, and other potential field data types as required.
 Utilise geophysical tools as necessary to enhance subsurface understanding to manage risk and
uncertainty on drill candidates
 Geophysical evaluation and input into the following:
o Exploration prospect evaluation
o Pre-development evaluation
Qualifications and Experience
 Bachelor’s degree in Geophysics/Geology/Geoscience or related field.
 5 to 10 years of seismic interpretation experience
 Working knowledge of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria used in carrying out a sequence of
geophysical tasks
 Working knowledge of seismic acquisition and processing. Basic understanding of seismic stratigraphy
 Demonstrated ability to incorporate horizontal workflow procedures
 Proficient at forward modeling to enhance stratigraphic understanding
 Capable of working independently without supervision
 Skilled at critical thinking, logic and reasoning to identity strengths and weaknesses in workflows and
effectively ensures overall conception, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of each
project
 Able to work and communicate effectively with upper management, co-workers, clients and other
external contacts.
 Able to prioritize and manage time to effectively complete tasks on time
 Proficient ability working in a fast-paced, team environment with multiple, sometimes changing priorities
 Proficiency in LandMark or related geophysical mapping software
 Microsoft Office Software Suite
Closing Date: Monday September 29th, 2014
If you are confident that you meet the foregoing qualifications and wish to be confidentially considered for this
opportunity, please e-mail your CV and covering letter to:
careers@hrc-associates.com
We would like to thank all applicants for their interest. However, we wish to advise that only those candidates
considered suitable will be contacted.