Senior Geophysics Manager
QA
Job Summary
The Senior Geophysicist Manager will support the identification, screening and technical evaluation of upstream oil and gas investment opportunities across the company’s New Ventures and Business Development portfolio.
The role focuses on seismic interpretation/analysis, basin and play analysis, and integrated subsurface evaluation across exploration, appraisal, development and producing assets. The position works closely with geologists, reservoir engineers and commercial teams to ensure geophysical insights are incorporated into technical due diligence and investment decision-making.
Job Responsibilities 1
Opportunity Screening & Basin Evaluation
•Provide geophysical input into the screening and evaluation of upstream investment opportunities including licensing rounds, acquisitions and farm-in opportunities
•Rapidly assess subsurface potential, exploration risk and data quality to support early-stage opportunity screening
•Translate geophysical interpretations into clear assessments of resource potential, subsurface risk and development implications
•Support preparation of integrated technical assessments for investment committees and senior management decision-making
•Work closely with commercial and economic teams to ensure subsurface risks and uncertainties are appropriately reflected in valuation models
Seismic Interpretation and Advanced Geophysical Analysis
•Interpret 2D and 3D seismic datasets to identify structural and stratigraphic traps
•Develop regional and prospect-scale seismic interpretations to support basin and play analysis
•Evaluate seismic processing workflows and data quality to determine suitability for prospect evaluation
•Assess imaging quality, depth conversion uncertainty and velocity models
•Evaluate fault systems, trap integrity, reservoir distribution and seal potential
•Apply Amplitude Versus Offset (AVO) analysis and seismic attribute analysis to support reservoir prediction and prospect risking
•Integrate rock physics modelling to evaluate lithology, fluid content and reservoir properties
•Utilise gravity and magnetic datasets to support basin-scale structural interpretation and exploration targeting
•Interpret and analyse 4D (time-lapse) seismic data to evaluate reservoir behaviour, fluid movement and production impacts where available
Integrated Subsurface Evaluation
•Integrate seismic interpretation with geological and reservoir data to evaluate hydrocarbon potential
•Work closely with geologists and reservoir engineers to develop integrated subsurface models
•Identify key subsurface uncertainties and their impact on exploration and development risk
Prospect & Resource Assessment
•Support prospect generation and mapping of leads and prospects
•Contribute to volumetric resource estimates and risk assessments
•Support probabilistic assessments of subsurface uncertainties
Development & Production Insights
•Provide geophysical input into field development concepts and reservoir characterisation
•Support evaluation of producing assets through seismic interpretation and reservoir understanding
Well Planning
•Contribute to the design and planning of exploration, appraisal and development wells to test key geological and reservoir uncertainties
•Support well location selection and trajectory planning based on integrated subsurface interpretation
•Identify critical subsurface risks and data acquisition objectives for drilling programs
•Define well data acquisition programs including logging, coring, pressure measurements and formation testing
•Work closely with drilling and reservoir engineering teams to ensure well objectives support subsurface evaluation and development planning
Technical Due Diligence
•Participate in technical data room reviews for acquisitions, farm-ins and licensing rounds
•Rapidly evaluate seismic datasets, interpretation deliverables and subsurface data quality
•Identify key technical risks, data gaps and opportunities during opportunity screening
Job Responsibilities 2
Additional Responsibilities 3
Job Knowledge & Skills
Integrated Subsurface Evaluation
Strong knowledge and skill in integrating geological, geophysical, reservoir, and production data to develop a comprehensive understanding of subsurface conditions. Ability to translate multi-disciplinary datasets into actionable insights that support technical evaluations and investment decisions.
Basin, Play & Prospectivity Analysis
In-depth understanding of basin evolution, petroleum systems, and play concepts, combined with the ability to evaluate exploration opportunities. Skilled in assessing geological prospectivity, trap integrity, and hydrocarbon potential to support opportunity screening and strategic planning.
Resource Estimation & Risk Assessment
Advanced capability in volumetric resource estimation, uncertainty analysis, and geological risk evaluation across exploration and producing assets. Ability to quantify subsurface risks, assess chance of success, and link technical outcomes to project value and development strategies.
Petrophysical & Reservoir Interpretation
Strong knowledge and practical skill in interpreting well logs, core data, and reservoir properties including porosity, permeability, and fluid saturation. Able to integrate petrophysical insights into reservoir evaluation, development planning, and production performance analysis.
Technical Due Diligence & Opportunity Evaluation
Proven ability to conduct geological assessments for acquisitions, farm-ins, and portfolio opportunities, including data room reviews and subsurface validation. Skilled in identifying data gaps, evaluating uncertainties, and providing clear technical recommendations within a commercial decision-making context.
Job Experience
Minimum 10 years of upstream oil and gas industry experience
Experience across exploration, appraisal, development and producing assets
Experience in new ventures, asset evaluation or technical due diligence preferred
Strong experience in structural and stratigraphic seismic interpretation
Competencies
Education