ABOUT HESS CORPORATION
Hess is a leading international independent energy company engaged in the exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas. We have an industry leading position in the Bakken in North Dakota – a key U.S. shale play. Hess is also one of the largest producers in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and a key natural gas producer and supplier to Peninsular Malaysia and Thailand. The company is engaged in exploration and appraisal activities offshore Guyana, participating in one of the industry’s largest oil discoveries in the past decade, as well as the Gulf of Mexico, Suriname and Nova Scotia.

Hess aims to attract, retain and energize the best people by investing in their professional development and providing them with challenging and rewarding opportunities for personal growth. We are always looking for talented professionals who share our values and are passionate about making a difference in the world and in their careers. We strive to meet the highest standards of corporate citizenship by protecting the health and safety of our employees, safeguarding the environment and creating a long-lasting, positive impact on the communities where we do business.For more information about Hess Corporation, please visit our website at Hess.com. 

POSITION SUMMARY

Hess is seeking an experienced developments/production geophysicist to join its Houston-based Gulf of Mexico Subsurface production team.  The successful candidate will report to the Geoscience Manager for GoM Production and be a key member of a highly skilled, multi-disciplined subsurface team, delivering integrated assessments of Hess’ producing Gulf of Mexico assets.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strong regional to reservoir level seismic interpreter with extensive experience working in salt basins (preferably the US GoM) including seismic interpretation of deep water turbidite systems in both sub-salt and supra salt settings.
• Adept at quickly and accurately characterizing and communicating both basin and reservoir scale rock physics response of reservoirs and fluids including AVO analysis (including sub-salt environments) and seismic forward modeling.
• Deep understanding of deep-water turbidite reservoir systems and their behavior in salt basins.
• Reservoir geophysics including 4D seismic processing, interpretation, and seismic inversion.
• Familiar with the latest seismic acquisition and processing workflows for optimizing sub-salt seismic imaging, including long offset OBN surveys and FWI processing.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver integrated geophysical insights with direct impact on reservoir management decisions.
• Build and maintain a deep geologic and geophysical understanding of Hess’ producing assets in the US GoM.
• Deliver structural, stratigraphic and hydrocarbon presence interpretations in support of reservoir modeling through the integration of well and seismic data, at regional and local scales including:
• Structural interpretations of reservoirs and key sub-regional horizons in context of salt basin evolution
• Detailed seismic stratigraphic interpretations from sub-basin to reservoir level, incorporating offset field and well data.
• Quantitative seismic reservoir and fluid prediction using AVO and 4D seismic analysis.
• Recommend and execute geophysical data gathering and processing activities to optimize reservoir understanding and field management.
• Actively collaborate with Reservoir & Production Engineers on production optimization and field development planning.
• Conduct and participate in appropriate technical peer reviews, partner reviews and workshops.
• Effectively communicate results of work to Hess management and Joint Venture partners.
• Support well operations.
• Provide support for special projects, sub-regional interpretation and exploration efforts around producing assets as required.
• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced staff and drive continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to problem solve production related subsurface issues through the application of a wide range of data collection, analysis and interpretation techniques including well log, seismic and dynamic production data.

• Strong understanding of salt tectonics and structural geology and relevance to reservoir management. GoM experience is highly beneficial.

• Excellent presentation skills including the ability to clearly represent complex geophysical interpretations and associated uncertainties. 

• Strong geophysical interpretation skills including seismic interpretation and ability to integrate across multiple disciplines, data types (well log, seismic, core, pressure etc.) and scales (well, field, and basin scales).

• A deep understanding of the importance of sub-regional context in production geoscience interpretations including petroleum systems and basin analysis with the ability to assess when additional work is needed.

• Familiarity with SEC reserves certification and reporting process is beneficial.

• Exposure to and understanding of principles of data science is an advantage, including familiarity with big data analytics.

• Strong communication, interpersonal and teamworking skills are essential including the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary, multi-cultural team environment.

• Free thinker with the ability to find alternatives to conventional methods or new ways of doing work to tackle complex problems.

• Demonstrated ability to work to tight deadlines and effective at multi-tasking.

Experiance

• 15+ years of applied petroleum geoscience experience working for an operator across multiple value chains.

• 5+ years of applied developments or production geoscience at an operating company.

 EDUCATION,TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum of MSc or higher in Geoscience/Geophysics or related discipline.

Hess is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Hess is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, click here or send an email to MyHR@Hess.com.

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