Job Description

Company Description

CGG ( ) is a global technology and HPC leader that provides data, products, services and solutions in Earth science, data science, sensing and monitoring. Our unique portfolio supports our clients in efficiently and responsibly solving complex digital, energy transition, natural resource, environmental, and infrastructure challenges for a more sustainable future.

Our Geology & Engineering experts provide valuable insight for natural resource exploration and development and support geothermal, CCUS and environmental programs for the energy transition.



We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join our Geology team!

Reporting to the Technical Head, the successful candidate will work within the team, scoping, undertaking and delivering technically excellent work across geoscience projects. Projects will primarily utilise client-provided seismic and well datasets, alongside in-house geological and data products, plus associated petroleum system data.

As a Technical Lead you will provide advice on and contribute to both multi-client and proprietary studies on regional to block scale with a particular emphasis on seismic and other geophysical work. This would include tasks such as synthetic generation, seismic-well ties, 2D and/or 3D seismic interpretation, seismic attribute extraction, geobody definition and visualisation, velocity modelling, depth conversion, subsurface mapping, and identification/definition of hydrocarbon plays and prospects.

Project work can include large scale regional studies through to quick turn-around data room evaluations. Applicants must have a solid understanding of integrating geophysical observations and results with other disciplines such as seismic processing, sequence stratigraphy, depositional/facies models, play analysis and prospect resource-risk estimates.

Principle Accountabilities

• Responsible for undertaking, managing and delivering technically excellent project work in line with corporate standards and industry best practice
• Provision of technical scope & deliverables for proposal generation
• Provision of technical advice for multi-client product generation
• Collaborator to the in-house Peer Review Process, particularly on integrated studies and seismic-focused projects
• Undertake coaching, training, developing and mentoring of peers and junior staff regarding the effective use of geophysical tools and techniques and best-practice approaches to seismic interpretation
• Contributor to Business Development activities
• Developing geophysical workflows
• Advise on relevant software tools, particularly in relation to seismic data and interpretation
• Taking a role in the integration of discipline expertise
• Responsible for working closely with the SI group on processing projects.
• Lead technical development and innovation of new and existing products and services
• Proactively stay up to date on technological advances and industry trends which influence future projects, new research opportunities or technological ventures, to contribute to business value
• Active in publication and presentation of articles and supporting others to do so

The role has an international remit from a single base in either our North Wales or Crawley offices in the UK, where a blend of office and UK home working is possible.

Qualifications

A BSc in geological/geophysical sciences, but ideally with an additional MSc or PhD in a geoscience discipline

Skills and Experiences

• Advanced technical knowledge, competence and scientific excellence in their chosen discipline
• Significant experience in an E&P Operating company or Petroleum Geoscience consultancy
• A proven track record in their key discipline, preferably with multi-regional and/or global geoscience experience
• Highly conversant with the Schlumberger\'s Petrel suite of applications
• Experience of delivering technical presentations
• Integrated Project Management experience

Person Spec

• Technical Leadership skills: applicable to tackling E&P subsurface challenge, most importantly related to geophysical and seismic interpretation solutions
• Project Management: ability to keep a project on track and deliver excellence
• Presentation skills: can prepare and deliver high quality professional presentations
• Creative problem-solving skills: analyses situations in a timely manner, diagnoses problems, identifies key issues, establishes and evaluates most appropriate course of action

Additional Information

Why work at CGG?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Highly attractive bonus scheme
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program
• Company pension with generous employer contribution
• Wellbeing Unmind app - puts you in control of your mental health
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
• Cycle purchase scheme
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
• Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages

We are Flexible

• Flexible Working - through our hybrid working scheme, we offer a flexible blend of home and office working
• Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!
• Relaxed dress code policy

Learning and Development

At CGG, you will have the space to grow at the pace of your passion and explore the opportunities available to those who dare and deliver.

Our culture of learning and complementary approach to supported or self-guided career development, enables the design of tailored courses to suit specific needs our employees to aid personal growth in areas related to technical, commercial and personal skills, via an extensive suite of CGG developed courses, managed through our own Learning Hub.

We Care about the Environment

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.

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