Advisor/Manager Ops Geology Job

Full Time
Houston, TX
Posted
Job description

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


The Global Exploration Operations Team at Hess focuses on operations geology, geohazards and pore pressure/wellbore stability analysis and formation evaluation/subsurface data acquisition planning and execution. The Lead Operations Geologist is a multidisciplinary role requiring knowledge of Geology, Geophysics and Drilling Engineering experience. Hess is seeking a candidate to coordinate Operations Geology to support the design and execution of our operated offshore wells as well as provide related support to Exploration and Production Geoscience.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


  • Act as cross-functional focal point for developing the Geological program from initial well

statement of requirements (SoR), plus other products from Drilling, i.e. Drilling Plan, Schedules,

plus other defined subsurface objectives, deliverables and milestones, (Geo Ops Manual). This

includes:
o Wellsite geology and mudlogging and sampling plan and procedures, coring is

applicable.
o LWD and wireline logging plans (defined along with Team Petrophysicist).
o Acting on behalf of the Project Owner or Asset Resource (i.e. Exploration or Subsurface

Manager or Director) that are ultimately responsible for generating a Well opportunity.
  • Coordinate with Well Service Contractors i.e. Mudlogging, LWD or wireline plus Hess Drilling

Operations and Logistic Teams in order to ensure all equipment and personnel are ready for

operations as per plan program.
  • Closely communicate/coordinate with Hess Subsurface Operations Senior Manager, Team

Petrophysicists and Exploration/Production Geologists for the well, along with other defined

stakeholders, in order to monitor, update and control wellsite geological operations activities

and data acquisition as per plan or make timely decision and adjustment according to new

information obtain while drilling.
  • Closely communicate/coordinate with Wellsite Geologists and Well Service Contractors to

ensure the accuracy, reliability and timeliness of data acquired at wellsite in accordance with the

geological program and Hess standard and contractual terms & conditions before, during and

after drilling.

  • Provide support, supervision and technical recommendations to the Wellsite Geologists during

the data acquisition operations, including adjustment to program based on new data or well

conditions if required.

  • Monitor & evaluate the performance of contractors and submit, if required, a performance
evaluating report to the contractor’s supervisor.
  • Line responsibility for consultant well site geology team.
  • Coordinate with Consultant Wellsite Geologists and Well Service Contractors to ensure that all

geological data/information such as digital data, logs, rock samples, fluid samples, etc. are

obtained as per specified program and are delivered to the final destination when the well is

completed i.e. laboratories, geological storage warehouse/partners/ government agencies. For

digital data, coordinate delivery of data to real time streaming and FTP sites such as PetroVue,

HalVue, InterAct etc. for further dissemination, including WITS data streams.
  • Routinely monitor and update well results to the Drilling and Asset Resource group responsible

for the well. Inform any abnormalities to them and discuss on the way forward. Correlate all

relevant data in the form of routine daily geological reports, i.e:
o In liaison with Wellsite Geologist, agree the format of daily geological reports, mud logs,

formation evaluation logs, lithological/composite logs, etc.
o Follow up and monitor all daily geological reports, including sample report, drilling activity

report, etc. contributing to the reliability and accuracy of the data acquisition.
o Interact with the drilling and Asset Resource team to analyze and evaluate the drilling

results i.e. by comparing the actual with the prognosis.
  • Conduct final subsurface data studies and analyses and compile and disseminate final well

geological and completion reports and presentation products for post drilling assessment,

discovery reports or other reports and presentations required by both Hess, partners and

external agencies. Contribute to G&G post well studies.


QUALIFICATIONS


Experience

  • Offshore Deepwater Drilling experience, GoM preferred.
  • 15+ Years of experience with minimum 10 years in active Subsurface or Operations focused

role.

  • Foundation in exploration and development geoscience as a business unit practitioner.
  • Experience in wellbore design, permitting and other drilling engineering exposure.
  • Knowledge of Geologix or other Lithological/Mud/Composite well log plotting software is a plus
as is Geological visualization software i.e Petrel.
  • Appreciation of PPFG/Shallow Hazards/GeoHazards evaluation and monitoring and to
understand the associated inherent uncertainties.
  • Liaison with Global exploration/production/operations groups, plus external sources (i.e
contractors) for the dissemination of new techniques and best practices.
  • Ability and willingness to supervise and train foundation and junior geologists in geological

operation related topics i.e. mud logging technology & practices, open hole wireline data

acquisition & LWD technology & practices, basic drilling operations & related services, reporting

& data gathering.


Education, Training & Certifications:

Bachelors in Geoscience (Masters Degree and/or PhD in Geoscience preferred)


Competencies

The Hess Way of Working refers to competencies considered absolute pre-requisites for success. How you deliver results is as important as what you achieve. Every employee is expected to demonstrate the behaviors within these competencies to be considered an effective performer and, ultimately, earn career growth opportunities.

  • Builds Trusted Relationships
  • Develops Talent
  • Creates Effective Teams
  • Thinks Strategically
  • Inspires Innovation
  • Demonstrates Courage
  • Drives Continuous Improvement
  • Makes Quality Decisions
  • Delivers High Performance


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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