CGG (www.cgg.com) is a global geoscience technology leader. Employing around 3,700 people worldwide, CGG provides a comprehensive range of data, products, services and solutions that support our clients to achieve their business and transition goals. We combine human ingenuity and new technology to understand and solve the world’s natural resource, environmental and infrastructure challenges. Our unique perspective uncovers new ways for our clients to be more efficient and responsible, for a more sustainable future.

Our Geology & Engineering experts provide valuable insight for natural resource exploration and development and support our clients’ geothermal, CCUS and environmental Energy Transition programs.

The position of Principal Petroleum Systems Analyst is a central role for the Geological Interpretation team within CGG Geology and will have an international remit.

Projects will primarily focus on the integration of source rock character, bulk and geochemical properties of hydrocarbon fluids and petroleum systems modelling of both well data and horizon-based interpretations from seismic. A thorough understanding of integrating PSA data, plus strong geochemistry, thermal and basin modelling interpretation skills, for regional to play to prospect scale evaluations is required. Basic seismic interpretation skills would also be beneficial.

Participation in multi-disciplinary technical work and providing technical review and assistance, coaching and input to project scoping and delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking multi-client and proprietary studies.

In addition to project responsibilities, the role will also involve leading technical development and innovation of new and existing products and service solutions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Accountable for undertaking and delivering technical excellent project work in line with corporate standards and industry best practise
• Provision of technical scope & deliverables for proposal generation
• Contributor to the in-house Peer Review Process
• Lead coaching, training, developing and mentoring.
• Contributor to Business Development activities
• Proactively stay up to date on technological advances and industry trends which influence future projects, new research opportunities or technological ventures, to contribute to business value

• A BSc in geological/geophysical sciences, but ideally with an additional MSc or PhD in a geoscience discipline
• Advanced technical knowledge, competence and scientific excellence in their chosen discipline
• Significant experience in an E&P Operating company or Petroleum Geoscience consultancy essential
• English language skills
• Other language skills an advantage

Person Spec

• Strong analytical skills
• Knowledge of industry software including PetroMod, Trinity Suite, iPIGI.
• Technical Leadership skills
• Problem solving skills
• Self-starter and team player
• Experience in mentoring and leading less experienced colleagues

We recognise the importance of work life balance for our employees, which is supported through our flexible working and relaxed dress code policies.

We recognise and actively support the wellbeing of our staff through many different initiatives;

• Promoting active lifestyles
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
• Many discounts schemes, including Gym membership and a cycle purchase scheme

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

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