Senior Pore Pressure Specialist / Houston

Senior Pore Pressure Specialist

We are currently seeking an experienced PPFG/Geomechanics Specialist. This role will support Subsurface and Wells teams in well planning, execution, zonal isolation, abandonment and continuous improvement. Pore pressure and fracture gradient drill window definition is a high priority, safety-related activity that underpins the Well Basis of Design for all company operated wells. The successful candidate will lead development of safety-related compliant pore and fracture pressure forecasts, pressure detection strategies for strategic regional wells, engage geomechanics in the development of wellbore strengthening and wellbore stability evaluations, evaluate sub-surface related "non-productive time" (NPT) events for root cause to drive learning and coach junior staff. The successful candidate will be required to work well in multi-disciplinary teams.

Key Accountabilities

• Deliver safety related Pore Pressure and Fracture Gradient Drill Window Forecast with integrated geomechanics
• Evaluate NPT events and support investigations to capture and share learnings
• Evaluate zonal isolation requirements for well construction and abandonment.
• Help develop the next generation of skilled practitioners in this scarce skill discipline to ensure succession.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Geoscience/Petrophysics or Geomechanics
• Sound Geoscience and Geomechanics background, working knowledge of Petrophysics, Basin Modelling, Processing Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering, Drilling Engineering, Rig Systems, and Well Control
• Proficient in Techlog and Excel
• Proficient in Petrel
• Proficient in vendor real-time monitoring software
• Experience in well planning and operations