Graduate Geologist

Since its creation in 2014, Harbour has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most geographically diverse independent oil and gas companies.  Today, Harbour is producing between 475,000 and 485,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day with significant production in Norway, the UK, Germany, Argentina and North Africa. Harbour benefits from competitive operating costs and resilient margins, and a broad set of growth options including near-infrastructure opportunities in Norway, unconventional scalable opportunities in Argentina and conventional offshore projects in Mexico and Indonesia. With low GHG emissions intensity and a leading CO2 storage position in Europe, Harbour remains committed to producing oil and gas safely and responsibly to help meet the world’s energy needs. Harbour is headquartered in London with approximately 5,000 staff and contractors across its operations and offices. 

Ours is an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to their job and feel recognised for the value they add. We are committed to creating a genuinely inclusive and supportive working environment to ensure everyone has a positive experience at work.

At Harbour Energy, we aim to recruit, retain and promote our people based on their unique skills, regardless of race, gender or background. We need excellent people to help shape and develop the future of our company. Could this be you?

If so, we want to hear from you.

Purpose of Role:

• Geologist within a multi-disciplinary subsurface team
• Building competencies according to Graduate Training Programme guidelines
• Deliver opportunities for production enhancement and resource additions through subsurface characterisation, reservoir geological modelling and opportunity generation & maturation.
• Support well planning & delivery programmes

Critical Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner complying with all regulatory requirements, legislation and Harbour Energy HSES Procedures

Ethics and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Ensure that all activities and behaviours are carried out in accordance with Harbour Energy’s Ethics and Compliance Policies and Procedures, and to complete any compulsory compliance training as required

Areas of Accountability, Responsibility and Competence:

• Responsible for geological interpretation and mapping/modelling of subsurface opportunities using well logs, core, seismic and other relevant data, under the supervision of a senior geology mentor
• Identify, mature and deliver opportunities for production enhancement and resource growth.
• Focus on development of core skills and competencies in accordance with the Graduate Training Programme

Daily tasks may include:

• Well log analysis and correlations.
• Creation of predictive subsurface geological maps.
• Structural and stratigraphic seismic interpretation.
• Construction of structural framework models.
• Reservoir characterisation and geological modelling.
• Volumetric assessment.
• Risking and resource uncertainty modelling.
• Well planning and operational support.
• Monitoring and assisting with specialists and contractors to manage geological analysis projects.
• Geological aspects of internal/external business approvals (Internal/Partners/OGA etc.).
• Any other reasonable duty as per instruction by your manager

Critical Skills, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

Core Technical Experience

• Entry level technical competency
• Work on routine projects in area of responsibility with appropriate mentor/expert support
• Able to deliver sound basic subsurface characterisation using general geological interpretation techniques, under close supervision
• Building knowledge of industry software packages, particularly Petrel
• Building knowledge of geological aspects of the well planning process
• Building competency in geological and related skills

Qualifications

• MSc in a Geoscience subject, or relevant PhD.

Personal Characteristics

• Clear written and verbal communication
• Listens and understands and is receptive to coaching
• Takes accountability and bases decisions on available information
• Works with others in a caring and respectful way
• Adapts working style to the situation
• Approaches problems logically and escalates when appropriate
• Meets basic agreed timelines
• Understands Harbour’s Core Values and behaves appropriately
• Awareness of Harbour Energy HSEQ Policies and Business Management System (BMS)

Inclusive recruitment is a vital part of our diversity, equity and inclusion strategy. Whatever your background, if you feel you need an adjustment during our selection process to suit your needs, please let us know, and we will be happy to help.