Geoscientist/Sr Geoscientist

BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity as a Geoscientist or Senior Geoscientist at our general office location in Bridgeport, WV.

Geoscientist: 

5+ years' relevant experience.

Education

Bachelor

Preferred Degree

Geology or Geophysics

Sr. Geoscientist: 

10 years' industry experience preferred.

Education

Master

Preferred Degree

Geology required

Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards: Professional registration for geologist or geophysics preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of seismic interpretation and computer modeling (reservoir and log analysis).
• Knowledge of Appalachian geology and regional trending.
• Knowledge of well operations, drilling, rework and completion techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cased hole and open hole logging and evaluation techniques.
• Ability to analyze and interpret logs and maps.
• Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport.
• Ability to utilize software programs to create geological maps and databases.
• Ability to create specifications and manage consultants, in collection of seismic information, to refine geologic interpretation of storage reservoirs.
• Ability to manage assimilation of geologic and well data into databases for evaluating performance of reservoirs.
• Knowledge of GeoGraphix software.

•    Maintains, develops, and updates geologic and/or geophysical information on existing storage pools operated       by BHE GT&S.  
•    Conducts and interprets surface and subsurface geological studies.  
•    Performs log interpretation (both cased hole and open hole) and correlation.  
•    Prepares and analyzes geologic maps, diagrams, and reports.  
•    Generates and evaluates new gas storage pool prospects, and evaluates expansion prospects based upon               geologic integrity.  
•    Administers contracts for seismic surveys in storage fields.  
•    Monitors and coordinates contractors.  
•    Designs and develops geologic maps, analyzes formations and drill cuttings, and interprets well log data.  
•    Conducts geologic mapping and studies to verify reservoir limits.  
•    Identifies potential storage reservoirs.  
•    Maintains LMKR GeoGraphix, S&P Global Kingdom and Access databases, and updates geologic mapping for         storage projects. 
•    Designs, conducts, and interprets seismic (2D - 3D) studies in reservoirs, determining placement for new wells,      reservoir boundaries, and suitability for storage development.
•    Monitors the outside drilling activity within and surrounding existing pools, and develops effective protocols           protecting the storage pool asset integrity, in conjunction with outside drilling activity.
•    Manages the Risk Assessment program for third party drilling and production activities which also includes a           plugged well monitoring and inspection process.