Lead 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:

• Execute comprehensive geological studies and data analysis to guide exploratory portfolio selection, reservoir characterization for field development as well as to drilling activities in any E&P phase within the Exploration & Subsurface department. Utilize advanced geological modelling techniques to predict hydrocarbon deposits and inform drilling operations.
• Interface collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including geophysicists, petrophysicists, and engineers to integrate geological data with geophysical and engineering analyses. This role is crucial for optimizing resource extraction and reducing hydrocarbon finding and operational risks.
• Contribute to the department’s strategic objectives by developing accurate geological models and forecasts. This role directly supports the company’s goals of sustainability and cost-efficiency by ensuring precise targeting and reduction of unnecessary well target locations.

Critical Responsibilities (MAE/MATTE/HSES*):

• 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:

Technical Delivery

• Conduct detailed structural and stratigraphic analysis to identify potential hydrocarbon systems within new prospects or existing fields.
• Prepare and maintain up-to-date geological maps and cross-sections to support ongoing exploration and development projects.
• Analyse sedimentological and basin modelling outputs to predict hydrocarbon maturation, migration pathways and trapping.
• Provide expert geological advice to support drilling operations and minimize geological risks from the overburden all the way to reservoir targets.

Data Management & Integrity

• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of geological data through rigorous quality control and validation processes.
• Manage geological databases, integrating new data with existing models to enhance the company’s understanding of the geological framework.
• Collaborate with IT specialists to improve data storage and retrieval systems, facilitating efficient data handling and analysis.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate complex geological information to non-specialists, including management, external partners and local authorities, ensuring clear understanding of findings and their implications.
• Participate in technical reviews and audits, presenting findings and supporting documentation to stakeholders.
• Engage with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with national and international geological standards and practices, and provide proper reporting.

Critical Skills*, Qualifications, Experience, etc.:

Technical Skills

• Expertise in 3D geological modelling and seismic interpretation software such as Petrel and PaleoScan.
• Proficient in the analysis of sedimentological and structural features within complex turbiditic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret core, plugs, cuttings and thin sections geological descriptions to integrate them in the geological understanding.
• Ability to integrate geological data with petrophysical and geophysical insights to enhance reservoir characterisation.
• Basic knowledge on geographic systems.
• Proficient in well placement to minimize operational risks in the reservoir target and overburden formation.

Non-Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to synthesise complex geological data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of effectively articulating technical details to non-specialists.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Able to guide and lead less experienced team members.

Professional Experience:

• At least 12 years of proven track record in Exploration and Development Geology within the Oil and Gas sector, with a focus on operations planning and execution.
• Skilled in data integration and interpretation, with a focus on delivering cost-effective and technically sound solutions.
• Capability to draw conceptual geological models is desired.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• Master's degree in Geology or Applied Geosciences preferred.

Language:

• English: Proficient (written and spoken).
• Spanish: Native or Proficient.

Harbour Principles and Values:

• Strong alignment with and commitment to the core values and behaviours of Harbour Energy.

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.

For further information or support on any of these points, please reach out to us at careers@harbourenergy.com