Geosolutions Geophysicist

1d1 day ago

SLB

Houston, US · Full-time · $120,000 – $160,000

About this role

The Geosolutions Geophysicist contributes expertise in acquisition and processing techniques, geophysics, and a working understanding of interpretation and inversion. Based in Houston, this role partners with customers to advise on processing parameters and deliver high-quality seismic data solutions.

Day-to-day responsibilities include processing data with appropriate technology and software, defining and submitting test jobs, and interpreting results to recommend optimal parameters. The geophysicist validates the accuracy and efficiency of all testing and production job sequences, and archives completed projects.

This role works closely with the Project Leader on daily project and personnel management, including velocity picking and quality control. The geophysicist also forecasts resource requirements, reports project status, and mentors junior staff to build team capability.

Opportunities include staying abreast of developments in seismic data processing, communication, and data transfer techniques. This position offers the chance to investigate and resolve processing challenges while advancing expertise within a global geosciences leader.

Requirements

PhD in Computational Physics, Applied Math, Geophysics, or equivalent knowledge level
Expertise in various acquisition and processing techniques and geophysics
Understanding of interpretation and inversion
Ability to organize and delegate work within a project team
Forecast resource requirements and report project status
Archive projects in a structured manner

Responsibilities

Interface consistently with customers and advise them regarding processing parameters
Process data using the appropriate technology and software
Ensure that processed data is delivered to customers on schedule
Define, build and submit test jobs; interpret test results; provide recommendations on parameters and recommend further testing if required
Validate the accuracy and efficiency of all testing and production job sequences
Keep abreast of developments within seismic data processing and communication and data transfer techniques
Investigate and report on problems encountered during the course of seismic data processing
Mentor junior staff and assist the Project Leader with daily project and personnel management, including velocity picking and quality control

Benefits

Work on cutting-edge seismic processing technologies and software
Opportunity to advise and interface directly with industry customers
Mentorship of junior staff and project leadership exposure
Continuous professional development in seismic data processing and data transfer techniques