Geologist (GG&E)
Req # CNPCUSA-HR-000053
Beijing, China
Company Profile:
CNPC USA is a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Company, and serves as the North American headquarters.
Our goal is to provide innovation, research and development of new technologies for Oil and Gas Exploration and
Production.
Job Summary:
CNPC USA is actively seeking creative, innovative, best-in-class experts to join our growing team. This is a unique
opportunity for an experienced Geologist. The right candidate will be responsible for identifying new exploration
opportunities and will be in on the ground floor of an exciting new venture backed by CNPC. This position is
located in Beijing, China.
Responsibilities:
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Work as a member of an integrated team of geologists, engineers, and geophysicists, to develop new
drilling opportunities and a strategic exploration/exploitation business plan to capture these
opportunities and add value.
Identify, evaluate, and create a risked inventory of exploration and exploitation prospects.
Generate prospects; engage in play generation, prospect evaluation and screening of externally generated
prospects.
Integrate core data, well log, petrophysical analysis, and geophysical data to generate structure maps,
isopach maps, net pay maps, and detailed cross sections with the goal of identifying areas that are most
promising for development.
Create geological models and perform stratigraphic studies to define facies.
Perform scoping analysis of exploitation targets including estimation of gas in place are apt to exhibit high
natural fracture density and/or favorable drilling locations.
Support reserve documentation.
Mentor less experienced geoscientists and team members.
Develop knowledge of basic well/prospect/project economics, risk analysis, and cost vs. value technical
data.
Conduct all business activities in agreement with CNPC USA core values.
Key Skills:
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Fully competent in standard techniques, procedures, and criteria used in carrying out a sequence of
geological tasks.
Proven track record of generating prospects and discovering hydrocarbons .
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Ability to evaluate technical risks relating to trap, reservoir, charge and seal, and combine them with
economic and engineering data to develop a comprehensive business picture for decision making .
Experience in integrating core, well log, geophysical, petrophysical, production, and engineering data into
a coherent framework.
Proficient in all aspects of drilling, completing, and well operations, with a robust experience in drilling
successful vertical, horizontal, and deviated wells.
Familiarity with basic and advanced logging tools, planning, acquisition, and interpretation.
Conduct structural and stratigraphic analyses with geologic and geophysical data, including seismic
attributes, to define and constrain the geometry of traps.
Experienced in reserve estimation and evaluation of prospect economics.
Ability to contribute effectively and creatively as an individual and as a member of a multidisciplinary
team.
Demonstrated ability to deliver on time, on target, with quality and sustainability.
Qualifications:
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Master's degree in Geology or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Geology, Geoscience, field petroleum exploration and/or
development.
Must be willing to relocate to Beijing.
Fluent in English.
Apply:
http://www.cnpcusa.com/careers/
When applying please submit your cover letter, followed by your resume to jobs@cnpcusa.com. Please include
both the job title and the requisition number in the subject of your email.
CNPC USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color,
age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any
other legally protected status.
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