Geoscience Specialist I

Core Laboratories Inc.•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The geoscience specialist integrates geosciences data from Senior Geologists, engineers, and clients. Will use various tools to take raw data, provide integration and initial interpretation, and create accurate and timely deliverable for clients. This position must learn increasingly complex geological and engineering concepts as the duties and responsibilities of the job are essential to the IRS group operations, providing the integration, synthesis, and first interpretation of all data required for client deliverables.

Requirements

BA or BS required; Geology or a natural science preferred
Prefer 2+ years in geosciences field with one to two years working with geological data and software.
Ability to communicate effectively in one-one-one and small group settings with clients, management, and colleagues.
Aptitude for computer software skills.
Strong MS Office skills required including Project.
Must have strong analytical skills and detail orientation.
Basic proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.

Nice To Haves

Geological mapping software Geographix or similar a plus.
Knowledge of data analytics and laboratory core analysis is highly desirable, particularly Visual Basics for Applications (VBA) with excel or other programing languages that allow automation of data processing and visualization.

Responsibilities

Receive samples from lab, and sub-sample as appropriate for specific project, test type and lithology.
Perform quality assurance and control by visual inspection and knowledge of testing protocols and goals of the project and resolve any quality issues encountered.
Works independently and within team across core analysis disciplines to perform integrations on well-specific and regional basis of geological, geochemical, petrophysical and engineering properties to generate client-ready reports.
Performs high level quality control of lab analysis. If quality issues exist, will work with senior staff and/or laboratory to resolve issues. Also synthesizes resultant data and provides initial interpretation of data.
Collaborates with senior staff to prepare for workshops and meetings. Will create and update all maps, cross-sections, and final reports required for such meetings.
Manipulate images through pre-built actions utilizing Adobe Photoshop and proprietary programs
Create, maintain, and ensure accuracy of the geological interpretation software Geographix. Creates cross-sections and isomaps for geological interpretation. Consistent documentation and tracking of data, maps, and other geological data in projects to ensure output is correct and synthesis of data is correct.
Perform initial well preparation in PowerLog and confirm quality and availability of log data with respect to project objective
Import core data into PowerLog after initial quality control in preparation for data integration
Utilize Powerlog to print logs and retrieve log data at given core points for integration and analysis
Utilize DrillingInfo to find completion and production information to aid in regional and well analysis.
Other duties as assigned.