Senior 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:

• Supports static reservoir characterization for the development of Zama. Prepare and conduct subsurface planning and studies to improve understanding of the reservoir. Prepare well proposals for Zama.

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:

• Prepare the static information acquisition plan (design) for all Zama development wells.
• Monitoring and surveillance of dynamic data acquired during drilling operation, including validation and quality control of the acquired information.
• Prepare and interpret geological cross sections, structural / facies maps, and other geological representations (incl. 3D structural models).
• Static models generation/modification (3D static modelling) for geological evaluation of well placement and for dynamic simulation.
• Support the corporate business plan, Resource management, and internal/external approval processes.
• Participate in internal and external partners technical meeting TCM’s.

Critical Skills*, Qualifications, Experience:

• Bachelors in Geology or Geoscience related engineering subjects
• Master’s degree in Geology or Petroleum engineering is desirable
• Proficient in English (written & spoken, ≥ B2 level)
• 15+ years of relevant experience in geological reservoir characterization 
• Relevant experience with static reservoir characterization, specifically in complex turbidites
• Relevant experience with static modelling software (Jewelsuite, Petrel, Scua)
• Some knowledge of structural geology and sedimentology
• Strong written and oral skills to efficiently communicate ideas, plans
• Ability to work independently and as a team player
• Strong problem-solving capacities

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.