[Company] is a world-leading oil and gas consultancy. For 50 years we have been producing innovative and integrated products to support new ventures, exploration, appraisal, development and production activities worldwide.
OVERALL OBJECTIVE:
The position of Senior Geochemist is at grade SC6/SC7 of [Company] grading structure. This is a senior position and the post holder will need to be able to demonstrate that they can manage large projects and provide technical solutions to Clients needs and requirements.
KEY TASKS:
The following is an outline of the duties that would be required for this position, although is not exhaustive.
• To act as an expert in the field of Geochemistry and be able to provide an understanding of other relevant disciplines where required
• Management of major projects over an extended timeframe of significant financial value up to £1 million.
• Development of project briefs with clients and amend project specifications where necessary.
• Have full, up to date technical knowledge and awareness and the ability to develop new technologies.
• Participation in integrated, multi disciplinary projects with an emphasis on basin evolution and petroleum systems evaluation
• Project based work requiring a high level of individual initiative to manage proprietary studies and interpret data from geochemical studies of rocks and oils for the purpose of petroleum exploration and production (Reservoir Geochemistry).
• To demonstrate a significant amount of independent decision-making and the ability to innovate and communicate with both clients and also internally with other service divisions of the company.
• Significant data basing skills and the ability to load and manipulate data for reporting purposes and use in various modelling and other soft ware packages.
• Largely office based, there will be involvement in client contact for project related work and promotional reasons, which may result in some foreign travel.
• Offer authoritative advice and guidance to clients and colleagues in a stand-alone capacity.
• Any other duties as required by the Department Manager to ensure the efficient and effective running of the Geochemistry department.
GENERAL TASKS:
• Update and improve skills and knowledge base.
• To attend Training and Development courses/workshops as deemed necessary.
• Work in accordance with Security, Quality, Health, Safety and Environment policies and procedures.
• To be part of a proactive team of staff responsible for delivering a high quality customer-focused professional service.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• BSc Degree in Earth Sciences of similar
• MSc Degree or PhD in Petroleum Geochemistry
• Significant experience pf working for an oil and gas production or service Company in a similar role
• Familiarity with industry standard software
• Good database/IT skills would be an advantage
• Client liaison experience
• Previous experience of project management, with budgetary responsibilities
• Experience of working on multi-disciplinary projects
• Previous experience in developing and coaching others
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:
• Understanding of, and appreciation for, different cultures around the world
• Fluency in both oral and written English (an eye for detail is required for effective communication with clients and in the preparation and delivery of presentations and reports).
• A flexible outlook
• Focused and keen on exceeding expectations
• Professional and calm in tense or challenging situations
• Good interpersonal skills at all levels of contact
• Able to prioritise and manage workload to meet deadlines
• Team player who is also comfortable working with a minimum of supervision
What we offer
We offer competitive salaries and benefits including a contributory pension scheme, private health insurance, childcare vouchers, and annual pay reviews. Our head office is located on the edge of the stunningly beautiful Snowdonia National Park, where there are fantastic opportunities for mountaineering, walking, cycling, sailing and other outdoor pursuits.
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