Petrophysical Engineer

Job ID: U18095

Location: Houston, Texas, United States

Research, development and the deployment of technology for Shell’s global exploration and production businesses is managed by Shell’s technology division of Shell International Exploration and Production (SIEP). Two companies, one based in The Netherlands and the other in the United States, work together to provide a wide range of products and services to Shell companies in the sector.

For more than 80 years, Shell’s EP business has had central laboratories in each location to ensure that knowledge is gathered and shared among all Shell’s Operating Companies. Shell’s EP research center, Bellaire Technology Center, is one of the main technology centers for Shell globally, with other EP technology centers in Houston and New Orleans in the U.S. In-house R&D is supported by partnerships with external companies to maintain Shell’s leading edge technology for supply to Shell companies as well as the open market.

At Shell our commitment is to satisfy the world’s need for energy with economically, socially and environmentally responsible solutions. We seek a high standard of performance, and understand that great ideas can change the world. If you want to work with a group of creative, ambitious and innovative professionals then you should consider Shell. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, worldwide opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life. Join us and let’s make a real difference together.

Shell International Exploration and Production Inc. is currently seeking a Petrophysical Engineer for their Houston, Texas location.

Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality formation evaluation advice/execution for asset teams in EP-Solutions or directly for Regions, using most appropriate technology and fully integrated with other disciplines and the CoE’s in the QSE department
• Champion the development and application of one or more strategic formation evaluation capabilities such as EOR evaluation, unconventional reservoir evaluation, tight gas sand evaluation, and/or low resistivity pay evaluation
• Specific expertise and/or interest in developing skill or mastery in wellbore monitoring technologies, resistivity modeling and inversion, acoustic log interpretation, borehole image interpretation, cased hole and production logging interpretation, special core analysis, and QI petrophysics
• Further build and maintain links with EP-R&D and key vendors
• Participation in peer assists, technical assurance reviews and competitive technical intelligence activities

Requirements:

• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer
• Petrophysicist with exposure to the wider Petroleum Engineering business having a strong understanding of petrophysical applications across the E&P lifecycle
• Significant direct experience and skill in new & leading formation evaluation technologies such as multi-component resistivity tools, NMR, borehole imaging, advanced acoustic logging, and special core analysis technologies is an advantage
• Position requires applicant to be able to apply these technologies in delivering strategic formation evaluation capabilities to projects globally
• The position requires the ability to form effective networks and to work co-operatively with Global Technical Partners, Regions and third parties
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required

The Shell Group offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile at www.shell.com/careers. No phone inquiries will be accepted.

Application Deadline: Saturday 17 January 2009

Number of Vacancies: 1

Please note: We occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.

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The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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