Geophysicist

1h1 hour ago

Strathcona Resources Ltd.

Calgary, CA · Full-time · C$150,000 – C$220,000

About this role

Headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Strathcona Resources Ltd. is one of North America’s fastest growing pure play heavy oil producers. Operations focus on thermal oil and enhanced oil recovery near Cold Lake and Lloydminster regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan. We seek a Geophysicist for the Cold Lake Thermal team to apply geophysical knowledge across assets.

Reporting to the Manager, Geosciences - Cold Lake Thermal, the Geophysicist informs operational and strategic decisions to enhance reservoir exploitation and optimize well performance. Responsibilities include planning 3D and 4D seismic programs to monitor steam chamber growth and sweep efficiency. This supports performance assessments and future development decisions.

The Geophysicist collaborates closely with geologists, reservoir engineers, and development engineers. Guided by core values of Integrity, Energy, and Intelligence, the company prioritizes respect, accountability, and collaboration. Everyone shapes culture and drives results in meaningful ways.

Our people bring energy and curiosity to solve problems and deliver results. Be part of a team where performance, collaboration, and innovation come together to drive success. Great things aren’t done by one person, they’re done by a team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geophysics
5+ years’ experience in the upstream oil & gas industry with a focus on SAGD assets
Prior experience with SAGD and 4D seismic evaluation
Strong computer skills with demonstrated competency in Petrel, Seisware, and Hampson Russell software
Proven expertise in seismic reservoir characterization such as seismic inversion techniques, time to depth conversion, rock physics modelling, seismic geomechanics, and quantitative seismic interpretation using seismic attributes
Commitment to technical excellence with interpretations and presentations
Strong organizational, problem solving, prioritization skills
Effective written and oral communication skills and ability to integrate and communicate with other teams, including formal presentations

Responsibilities

Plan 3D and 4D seismic programs for Cold Lake assets to monitor steam chamber growth and sweep efficiency
Oversee the processing and reprocessing of seismic datasets and QC stacks, gathers, and other processing outputs
Conduct geophysics analysis of 4D/RST/Pressure data for redevelopment, base performance assessments, LDW program, well troubleshooting, and late life planning
Perform time lapse inversions to generate 4D outputs for interpretation supporting reservoir and overburden understanding
Monitor reservoir and caprock through interpretation of timelapse seismic data combined with temperature and RST from vertical observation wells
Assess coalescence in and between pads and variability within field
Ensure knowledge and learnings are shared for future pad considerations
Use geophysics and 3D/4D seismic to aid operations, geosteering, and planning of SAGD/infills, redrills, and stratigraphic wells