Sr. Geophysicist

Kosmos Energy LLC • Houston, TX

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Kosmos Energy is a leading deepwater exploration and production company focused on meeting the world’s growing demand for energy. We have diversified production, a world-class gas development, and value creation opportunities from exploration in the proven basins where we operate. Our key assets include production offshore Ghana and U.S. Gulf of America, as well as a world-class gas development offshore Mauritania and Senegal. We also explore for material, short cycle opportunities in the U.S. Gulf of America. Kosmos is listed on the New York Stock Exchange and London Stock Exchange and is traded under the ticker symbol KOS. As an ethical and transparent company, Kosmos is committed to doing things the right way. The company’s Business Principles articulate our commitment to transparency, ethics, human rights, safety, and the environment. Read more about this commitment in our Corporate Responsibility Report. For additional information, visit www.kosmosenergy.com.

Basic Function
Finding Hydrocarbons by:
Identifying and maturing prospects and ensuring integration of geophysical and geologic data
Accurately representing uncertainties/risks leading to correct assignment of play or prospect risk
Providing geophysical support for Kosmos operated, and partner-operated wells

Requirements

• Minimum of 15 years of experience working in the oil and gas industry.
• Minimum of 10 years of Gulf of America exploration experience with a successful track record of exploration.
• MS or PhD Degree in Geophysics or related Geophysical discipline required.
• Strong petroleum systems analysis skills are essential.
• Expertise in play/prospect interpretation skills with the ability to integrate geophysical and geological data.
• Strong prospect/lead & play generation mapping and interpretation skills, utilizing all forms of subsurface, seismic, attribute analysis, and potential field data, with a clear ability to integrate.
• Current or previous deepwater clastic exploration experience.
• Original, creative thinker with the ability to formulate and express a contrarian viewpoint.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in seismic attribute and AVO analysis, inversion, and reservoir/fluid prediction as a tool for prospect discrimination and evaluation.
• Experience with seismic processing projects and understanding current state of seismic imaging technology and application to prospect maturation.
• Experience with deepwater appraisal and development projects, with expertise interpreting 4D seismic data, providing input to reservoir models and integration of abundant well and dynamic data.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of Play and Prospect Generation Teams.
• Provide both technical leadership and individual contribution as a Geophysicist.
• Contribute to data rooms as needed.
• Evaluate opportunities within captured acreage while identifying new opportunities through Lease Sale’s or farm-ins across the play types.
• Delineate plays/prospects through regional analysis and assess uncertainties/risks, maturing viable prospects forward to drill readiness.
• Provide high-quality geophysical analysis to support prospect maturation, regional analysis, and opportunity generation, through seismic processing and Quantitative Interpretation (QI) techniques.
• Be proficient in Kosmos’ Petroleum System Analysis (PSA) workflow and refine and increase the understanding of the petroleum system.
• Work collaboratively within an integrated team including Geology, Petrophysics, Reservoir Engineering, and Commercial to deliver viable drilling opportunities to support future growth.
• Handle other projects, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior