Geophysicist

Post Date

May 01, 2024

Location

Houston,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77024
US
Sep 14, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract,Perm Possible

Category

Environmental Engineering

Req #

HOU-701509

Pay Rate

$72 - $108 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Staff Geophysicist should be a self-starter that is comfortable contributing in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. They must have demonstrated experience in generating exploration and exploitation prospects through proficient use of seismic interpretation and multi-disciplinary data to recommend new development and infill wells. They will also have a demonstrated ability to map regionally in addition to detailed prospect interpretation; integrating well control and seismic is required. The Staff Geophysicist will need to document results and develop a concise supporting presentation to clearly communicate recommendations to management, partners and regulatory authorities.

The Staff Geophysicist will demonstrate a record of varied technical exposure to many global basins & petroleum systems with career focus to date in the Gulf of Mexico.

The ideal candidate will have a record of supporting new field development in addition to generating near field exploration prospects in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico. The Staff Geophysicist should be experienced in well planning with a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines including Drilling, Subsurface and Regulatory.



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Required Skills & Experience

* Master's degree in Geology or Geophysics

* Minimum 10 years' experience oil and gas exploration and development with minimum 5 years' experience in Deepwater GOM

* Demonstrate the ability to thrive in a team environment placing the teams needs ahead of the individual

* Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment is essential

* Demonstrated proficiency in 3D seismic interpretation, amplitude analysis and reservoir modeling support

* Experience with well planning and supporting well operations

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

* Experience interpreting on pre-stack data, AVO analysis, time-lapse/4D seismic, and seismic inversion is desired

* Experience with seismic reprocessing, basin modeling and petroleum systems is a plus

* Demonstrated proficiency in Petrel and/or Kingdom is a plus

* Risk assessment utilizing statistical software such as RoseRA is beneficial

* Experience with Basin Modeling

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.