Geoscientist

Job Description

Job Description

TITLE: Geoscientist

ABOUT THE COMPANY: W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) is a thriving, independent oil and natural gas producer operating in the Gulf of America, the second-largest producing basin in the U.S. for nearly four decades.

ABOUT OUR EMPLOYEES: We have built a team of talented and collaborative individuals who are committed to cultivating a culture of integrity, honesty, trust, respect, and communication. Our mission is to attract and retain like-minded team members who will grow and prosper within our W&T community.

W&T offers a competitive total rewards program designed to provide competitive pay, health and financial benefits, and work-life balance.

WORKING LOCATION: Houston Office - 5718 WESTHEIMER RD 77057

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time

SCHEDULE: M-T, 9 hours/F, 4 hours (in-office)

FLSA STATUS: Salaried - Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY: Provide technical evaluations and geoscience support for producing fields, exploration leases, and corporate acquisitions/new ventures. Work daily with engineering groups to identify projects across assigned fields to support corporate production goals. Work with acquisitions group as needed to provide timely and high quality geoscience support for acquisition targets. The successful candidate will be able to use both geophysical and geologic skills to produce a complete geoscience evaluation of assigned fields.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create subsurface geologic structure and isopach maps using well control and engineering data.
• Create subsurface geophysical structure, amplitude and isopach maps using 2D and 3D seismic data.
• Provide final structure, amplitude and isopach maps integrating subsurface geologic, engineering, and seismic data.
• Work with multi-functional team responsible for planning and executing work activities on operated and non-operated properties.
• Participate in detailed field studies to assess remaining development and exploration potential in existing fields.
• Provide support for yearly capital budgets (recompletion, workovers, drilling projects).
• Work closely with Acquisitions & Divestitures team to support all efforts.
• Provide technical feedback within geoscience group and within the technical review process to ensure that all projects meet W&T’s technical and economic standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Exploration Team.

KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Geology, Geophysics, Geosciences or a related discipline is required. Master’s Degree considered a strong plus.
• 10 years minimum experience in the Gulf of America.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal, and the ability to interact in a positive manner with others.
• Experience with the following is a plus.
  • Kingdom interpretation system
  • Petra
  • RIO
  • RoseRA
  • SARA
  • Lexco Owl
• Exceptional skills in geoscience, including structural and stratigraphic interpretation and prospect generation.
• Ability to present technical work to all levels within the organization, with a particular emphasis on presenting to executive teams.
• Must be proficient in mapping applications on 3D interpretation system.
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Successful job applicants will be able to perform these functions. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Report to the Corporate Office daily and adhere to schedule
• Ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer and/or electronic device
• Ability to have face to face conversations with stakeholders, peers and executive management
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time and move around work environment as needed
• Comply with company policies and procedure

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping
• Occasional lifting up to 10 lbs.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator
• May require local and national travel

This description is intended to describe the type of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required by the employee. W&T Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment.

W&T Offshore Inc. offers competitive total rewards including health & welfare benefits, 401k match, competitive pay and an annual bonus program (STI).

W&T Offshore does not offer sponsorship of employment-based nonimmigrant visa petitions for this role.