What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Staff, Geophysicist position at Murphy Oil Corporation?
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Job Summary
The Sr Staff Geophysicist will demonstrate a record of varied technical exposure to many global basins & petroleum systems. They will provide geophysical and geological support for seismic interpretation, seismic mapping, quantitative seismic interpretation, as well as lead identification, prospect evaluation, and prospect maturation.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced environment and proficient in using seismic interpretation to generate and mature exploration concepts from regional interpretations to drill-ready prospects. And an ability and willingness to provide operational support while drilling.
They will also have a firm understanding of geologic models for resource estimation and risk application utilizing statistical software such as GeoX is required. Additional beneficial skills include a demonstrated proficiency in Landmark's Decision Space interpretation platform and a familiarity with Petrel, amplitude analysis, and a firm understanding of depositional systems.
The Sr Staff Geophysicist will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remote.
Responsibilities
PURPOSE
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
VALUES & BEHAVIORS
Do Right Always
Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.
For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.
Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Job Summary
The Sr Staff Geophysicist will demonstrate a record of varied technical exposure to many global basins & petroleum systems. They will provide geophysical and geological support for seismic interpretation, seismic mapping, quantitative seismic interpretation, as well as lead identification, prospect evaluation, and prospect maturation.
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced environment and proficient in using seismic interpretation to generate and mature exploration concepts from regional interpretations to drill-ready prospects. And an ability and willingness to provide operational support while drilling.
They will also have a firm understanding of geologic models for resource estimation and risk application utilizing statistical software such as GeoX is required. Additional beneficial skills include a demonstrated proficiency in Landmark's Decision Space interpretation platform and a familiarity with Petrel, amplitude analysis, and a firm understanding of depositional systems.
The Sr Staff Geophysicist will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remote.
Responsibilities
- Possess a deep understanding of regulatory process and requirements
- Seismic interpretation to generate and mature exploration concepts
- Demonstrated ability to document results, construct a story, and develop a concise supporting presentation to clearly communicate a recommendation to Senior Management
- Hydrocarbon systems analysis
- Prospect evaluation
- Prospect development
- Identify data/product for purchase, QA/QC during vendor projects
- Present Murphy farm-in opportunities to other companies, review other company farm-out opportunities, project related interactions with partner companies
- Collaboration, technical discussions, project peer assists/reviews, and mentoring/coaching
- Master’s Degree in Geology or Geophysics
- Minimum 15 years’ experience in exploration
- Expert understanding of geophysical techniques including seismic acquisition, seismic processing, and AVO analysis
- Landmark interpretation software experience required as well as knowledge in the HampsonRussell and RocDoc applications, Contouring software (ZMap or Petrosys), and resource analysis (GeoX) experience a must
PURPOSE
We believe in providing energy that empowers people.
MISSION
We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.
VISION
We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.
VALUES & BEHAVIORS
Do Right Always
- Respect people, safety, environment and the law
- Follow through on commitments
- Make it better
- Offer solution
- Step up and lead
- Don’t settle for “good enough”
- Embrace new opportunities
- Show resilience
- Lean into challenges
- Support each other
- Consider the implications
Murphy Oil Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' E-Verify program. Please read the E-Verify Notice-English / E-Verify Notice-Spanish and Right to Work Notice before proceeding with your job application.
For additional information, you may also visit the USCIS website.
Murphy Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, and status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.
EEO is the Law Poster
EEO is the Law Supplement