Geologist/Research/Developer at GTS Geotech (Houston, TX)

GTS Geotech has been engaged to source a geologist with strong understanding of sedimentology and creating depositional models, as well as software coding/development skills, for an operator client.

Basic Function:

This position provides high-level technical analysis, guidance and innovation to the solution of Exploration, Technology or Reservoir Characterization problems. Candidate will perform research with a multidisciplinary team to develop directions in multi-scale computational geoscience research with a strong emphasis on numerical modelling of sediment transport at reservoir and basin scales.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Pursue research and maintain awareness of novel developments in numerical simulations related to constructing accurate geologic subsurface models to understand the geological structure, rock characteristics and the likely distribution of oil/gas/mineral-bearing strata
• Use broad knowledge and experience in numerical modelling to guide research related to areas including gridding, geomechanics, reactive porous media flows and sediment transport
• Develop in-house numerical models from scratch using programming languages suited for scientific computing (C++/Python), as well as utilize existing scientific packages (e.g. Comsol) to build model prototypes
• Link numerical modelling to integrated research efforts that may include but are not limited to unconventional resources, hydrocarbon systems evaluation, source-rock analysis, reservoir quality, environments of deposition, reactive transport modeling

·       Work with commercial vendors for acquisition, support and upgrades of computational equipment

• Interface
  with external institution(s) for outsourced analyses and collaborative research as appropriate
• Use c
• omputational skills to support the evaluation of geological data in an area, and prepare and make presentations to management or the government, illustrating different geologic problems and presenting conclusions or recommendations that have a high probability of improving results or resolving those problems Prepa
• re written reports on geological or computational procedures or activities, where an expert judgment is required to evaluate potential applications to exploration objectives Under
• take or direct specialized studies on applied research or specific problems leading to new Exploration, Technology or Reservoir Characterization concepts Act a
• s a technical advisor, provide highly-experienced counsel and direction to other geoscientists, apply the techniques of their specialized field in the various studies and research projects in progress Consu
• lt with Geological management and Company geologists on the effectiveness of methods being employed by Exploration, and make recommendations for improvement where appropriate Funct
• ion as an advisor in computational geoscience at conferences or meetings held with technical representatives of geological contractors, competitor companies, research institutions, academic laboratories and with leaders in field of specialty Repre
• sent the organization at outside meetings that discuss complex problems, when decisions are being arrived at concerning future approaches and directions of investigation Const
• antly keep up to date in specialized discipline by reading technical journals and attending technical society sessions to ensure all recent developments are used Prepa
• re and make presentations to management, for the company and government agencies, if warranted, illustrating different geologic problems, results and conclusions Perfo
• rm the administrative functions required to implement the studies and research assigned to candidates discipline >
• • Perform other related duties as assigned

  Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Geology or a related science required; graduate study in a specialized discipline of Geology, a related science or other extended special training is desirable; advanced degree preferred
  • Seven to nine (7-9) years of experience; candidate must be highly regarded and accepted as an expert in their principle discipline by their peer group.
  • Must have extensive experience in writing custom software for numerical simulations using C++, Fortran or Python
  • Must have thorough knowledge of general techniques for solving partial differential equations, both grid-based (finite element, finite volume) and grid-free (SPH)
  • Must have knowledge of various approaches to writing parallel code (OpenMP, MPI, CUDA); experience in developing visualization software with OpenGL, VTK or Mayavi would be preferred
  • Must be knowledgeable of modeling applications for the oil and gas industry and be current in established industry practices and the views of industry/academic thought leaders in the field
  • Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals strongly preferred
  • Supplementary skills in the area of statistics and uncertainty analysis are desired; knowledge of methods for statistical inference from data is beneficial
  • Must be able to communicate and comprehend both orally and in writing, accurately, clearly and concisely in English at the high level required to perform the job as outlined
  • Must be knowledgeable of relevant industry practices including scientific and economic principles, calculation methods, design details, and codes, standards and specifications

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