Geophysical Advisor

Our core values — Stewardship, Character, Collaborate, Learn, Disrupt — are the lens through which we evaluate every business decision. As a dynamic, growing company that offers extremely competitive compensation and benefits, our employees are our most valued assets and the foundation of Expand's performance among our E&P competitors.We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team. We realize that, historically, underrepresented groups feel the need to be 100% qualified in order to apply. If you meet any combination of our requirements, we encourage you to apply. We strive to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger.Job SummaryThis advisory level position applies geographic basin expertise and interprets geological, geophysical or petrophysical data in order to generate and develop leads into exploration prospects.Job Duties & ResponsibilitiesLeads interpretations of geological, geophysical, or petrophysical information from sources such as survey data, seismic reflection data, well logs, bore holes or aerial photosConducts geological, geophysical, or petrophysical field studies or surveys, sample collection or drilling and testing programsAdvises the preparation of geological maps, cross-section diagrams, charts, or reports using results of fieldwork or laboratory researchLocates, estimates, and predicts oil and natural gas fields using integrated analysis of data and informationApplies advanced geological, geophysical, or petrophysical theories, applications and models to explain, predict and interpret dataAdvises management and/or Business Unit teams based on complete integration of data or generated seismic inversion results (both deterministic and stochastic), project economics and risk analysisAdvises on technical issues across multiple disciplines; mentors lower level staff in areas of expertiseLeads efforts to develop optimization strategies or new technologies to maximize the production of oil and gasLeads cost-cutting efforts, offering innovative and value-added solutions to drive costs down while maximizing production of oil and gasParticipates in local and national Geological societiesPublishes and presents research and publications to advance the industryPerforms other duties as assignedJob Specific SkillsExpert knowledge of logging tools, measurement and quality control of logging jobsExpert knowledge of field operations, including logging units, drilling rigs and directional framework and their relationship to basin architectureExpert knowledge and familiarity with geologic database and mapping softwareExpert utilization and application of laboratory analysis of samples, side wall cores and whole coresExpert utilization and application of qualitative 2D and 3D seismic interpretation and seismic acquisitionAdvanced knowledge of project management principles and methodologiesAdvanced knowledge of lease acquisitions, division of interest and separation of surface and subsurface rightsEducationMinimum: Bachelor’s degree - from accredited university - Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics or related field (Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics, Engineering, Math, Physics or related field for Petrophysicist positions)Preferred: Master’s degree - from accredited university - Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics or related field (Geology, Geophysics, Petrophysics, Engineering, Math, Physics or related field for Petrophysicist positions)ExperienceMinimum: 12 years related work experienceExpand Energy takes necessary action to ensure that all applicants are treated without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, military or veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established by law.Expand Energy Corporation's operations are focused on discovering and developing its large and geographically diverse resource base of unconventional oil and natural gas assets onshore in the United States.Nearest Major Market: HoustonJob Segment: Testing, Geology, Database, Project Manager, Technology, Engineering, Research