QI Petrophysicist - Rockphysicist

Location: Houston, Texas, United States Overview: Research, development and the deployment of technology for Shell's global exploration and production businesses is managed by Shell?s technology division of Shell International Exploration and Production (SIEP). Two companies, one based in The Netherlands and the other in the United States, work together to provide a wide range of products and services to Shell companies in the sector.

For more than 80 years, Shell's EP business has had central laboratories in each location to ensure that knowledge is gathered and shared among all Shell's Operating Companies. Shell's EP research center, Bellaire Technology Center, is one of the main technology centers for Shell globally, with other EP technology centers in Houston and New Orleans in the U.S. In-house R&D is supported by partnerships with external companies to maintain Shell?s leading edge technology for supply to Shell companies as well as the open market.

Shell International Exploration and Production Inc. is currently seeking a QI Petrophysicist-Rockphysicist for its Houston, Texas location.

Responsibilities:

In this position you will be a key member of one of the Quantitative Subsurface Evaluation teams which have core capabilities in the areas of seismic acquisition and processing, (quantitative) interpretation and visualization of seismic, rock properties and amplitude calibration, formation evaluation, inversion, shallow hazards and non-seismic methods.

Additional Accountabilities:
Performing as a key member of the Quantitative Subsurface Evaluation team
Developing and deploying efficient QI workflows and technology to model rock properties, build subsurface models and monitor reservoir performance
Supporting asset team projects in EP-Solutions or directly for Regions, using most appropriate technology and fully integrated with other disciplines
Championing the deployment of key Quantitative Seismic Interpretation (QI) technologies
Cooperating with colleagues in R&D to calibrate models with experimental data
Creating an environment of creative knowledge sharing and collaboration with other disciplines
Coaching and developing young colleagues
Participating in peer assists, technical assurance reviews, opportunity and project framing
Nurturing your passion for leveraging technology and best practices
Building global networks and relationships that encourage understanding of customer needs and priorities
Working across disciplines, organizational boundaries and cultures

Requirements:

To be considered for this position you must possess Master?s Degree (or higher) in Science, Geosciences or Engineering and approximately 3 or more years work experience as a Seismic Petrophysicist or Geophysicist in the Petroleum Industry or related field.

Additional Requirements:
Solid understanding of QI petrophysical/geophysical applications across the E&P lifecycle
Recent exposure to R&D developments and new Petrophysics or Geophysics technologies
Ability to effectively communicate QI issues to other team members, customers and disciplines
Ability to take the lead on projects, take responsibility for recommendations and decisions, and work through others to accomplish tasks
Ability to think independently and challenge conventional wisdom when not supported by the facts

In addition to the tasks outlined in this job description, you may be assigned other responsibilities as needed. The Shell Group of companies offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile. No phone inquiries will be accepted.

Shell Companies in the U.S. are equal opportunity employers.

Applying:

Application Deadline: Sunday, December 03, 2006