Geophysicist - Global Subsurface Solutions
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Profile Summary
A career in bp's Productions & Operations (P&O) entity is an opportunity to help shape the future of bp. As part of the team, youβll apply digital technologies and an agile approach as we transform our operating assets in pursuit of our net zero ambition. Youβll also help to develop hydrocarbon resources, delivering transformative projects and growing your talent in all kinds of new and rewarding ways within the operational heart of bp.
As part of our continued growth, we are now looking for several Geophysicists to join our Global Subsurface Solutions team!
About the role
The role of Integrated Oil Solutions Geophysicist in the central Global Subsurface Solutions (GSS) Eastern Hemisphere (EH) team will involve deployment to squads working on prioritized subsurface activities where appropriate and consistent with development needs.
The role requires a skilled geophysics practitioner in seismic interpretation and integration and offers broadening opportunities, with the potential to cover activity across different fields/basins and a variety of subsurface processes from Integrated Subsurface Description, Depletion Planning, Subsurface Uncertainty and Risk Management to well planning depending on priorities.
The GSS Geophysics team is spread across multiple EH sites and the role is based in the UK (Sunbury or Aberdeen). Occasional travel may be required.
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What you will deliver
As a member of GSS you will be accountable for embracing an agile operating model in the delivery of high-quality sub-surface products which impact business decisions. Your general accountabilities will include:
- Delivering prioritized activities within a squad in line with the squad mission, Terms of Reference (ToR) and Self-verification Plans.
- Promoting squad safety and wellbeing, and work at a sustainable capacity.
- Maintaining relationships with partners and stakeholders to ensure delivery of effective products
- Working with discipline members to understand and develop standards and best practices, integrate multi-disciplinary activity and share learnings.
- Maintaining discipline health.
- Accountability for the quality of own products and for undertaking self-verification.
- Working constructively with your Line Manager and others to build and implement a personal development plan.
- Promoting BP's commitment to safe, responsible and sustained performance, and demonstrating strong individual behaviours in line with BP Values and Leadership Expectations.
What you will need to be successful
In addition to having a BSc in Geophysics, Geology, or similar it is important that you can also demonstrate:
- Several years Geophysics experience in an upstream Oil & Gas environment.
- Experience in development and production geoscience.
- Ability to deliver high quality seismic interpretation and in integrating geophysical products with other subsurface data and disciplines.
- Ability to characterize and communicate subsurface uncertainty and risk - Ability to deliver 'fit for purpose' products to support business decisions.
- Ability to build a strong network within bp's Subsurface community.
- Strong collaboration, relationship building and communication skills.
- Effective planning and prioritization skills.
It would also be beneficial if you have:
- Experience with bp's subsurface toolkits, including Petrel, Hampson Russell and statistical packages.
- Experience incorporating technical limit seismic datasets into subsurface deliverables, including seismic attribute work, basic seismic response and AVO modelling.
- Experience working in multiple depositional and structural domains and the technical challenges/limitations of interpretating these on the seismic data available.
- Familiarity in integrating seismic products into models.
- Familiarity with agile working practices
Why join us?
At bp, we provide the following environment and benefits to you:
- A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and giving back to our environment are highly valued
- Possibility to join our social communities and networks
- Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path.
- Life and health insurance, medical care package.
- And many other benefits!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
Donβt hesitate to get in touch with us to request any accommodations.
Entity
Production & OperationsJob Family Group
Subsurface GroupRelocation available
NoTravel required
Yes - up to 10%Country
United KingdomAbout BP
PRODUCTION & OPERATIONSThis is the place to truly drive change. Our people develop hydrocarbon resources, deliver projects, operate refineries as well as oil and gas production assets.
Join us and make a difference by:
- making our production and operations safer and more standardised
- driving quicker reduction of our carbon emissions
- growing cash returns and delivering improved reliability and optimisation
- maximising efficiency through sharing resources
- accelerating the digital transformation of our operating assets
- developing our people faster, leveraging the scale of P&O
- building greater integration and collaboration in service of our purpose
Experience Level
IntermediateLegal disclaimer
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic background, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Energy & Utilities
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Geophysicist - Global Subsurface Solutions roles across bp's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Energy & Utilities.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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