One Subsurface Program - Upstream Geoscientist - Houston, TX

BP•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

bp is seeking early career professionals for its One Subsurface Programme, designed to develop future subsurface leaders. This three-year program includes two 18-month rotations, with one rotation involving field experience. As a Geoscientist (Geologist or Geophysicist), you will work on integrated subsurface projects supporting exploration, appraisal, development, production, or technology initiatives. Positions are based in Houston, supporting various bp projects. The role involves interpreting subsurface data, applying seismic characterization techniques, developing structural and stratigraphic frameworks, and supporting well planning and operational activities. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and the application of digital technologies are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

Pursuing a Master’s or PhD degree in Geology, Geophysics, Geoscience, Earth Science or closely related discipline
Must be in final year, graduating from December 2026 through May 2027 or graduated in the last 3 years
Current Cumulative GPA Minimum 3.0
Must be available to start on agreed upon global programme start dates (January 19, 2027, or June 21, 2027).

Nice To Haves

Basin resource evaluation
CO2 utilisation and storage
Core acquisition and analysis
Cost-conscious decision-making
Data acquisition strategy
Data Management
Depositional framework
Fluid Properties
Fluid sampling and analysis
Geodesy and coordinate integrity
Geohazard Assessment
Geomechanical analysis
Integrated Well Delivery
Operations Geology
Petroleum Systems Analysis
Petrophysical Dynamic Reservoir Description
Petrophysical Seismic Lithology and Fluid Prediction
Petrophysical Static Reservoir Description
PPFG detection
Research and Development
Reservoir geomechanics
Reservoir quality
Seismic Interpretation
Seismic stratigraphic interpretation

Responsibilities

Interpret and integrate subsurface data (2D, 3D, and 4D seismic, well logs, cores and surveillance data) over complex reservoirs to define geologic and geophysical interpretation, including conceptual cartoon, reservoir distribution and continuity, key uncertainties and risk, and subsurface description and identify opportunities.
Apply seismic characterization and quantitative interpretation techniques, including seismic wavelet extraction, seismic attribute analysis, inversion, AVO, well ties, and basic rock physics concepts, to evaluate reservoir properties, fluid distribution, and subsurface uncertainty.
Develop structural and stratigraphic frameworks, including faults, surfaces, reservoir properties, and fluid inputs, to support rock volume calculations, hydrocarbon-in-place estimates, reservoir characterization, uncertainty analysis, opportunity generation, and development planning.
With support from senior geoscientists, develop an understanding of the seismic data lifecycle, from acquisition and processing through interpretation and reservoir characterization.
Apply appropriate workflows and engage with specialists to ensure fit-for-purpose subsurface imaging and data products.
Evaluate post-migration pre-stack and post-stack seismic data quality and support seismic data enhancement workflows.
Support well planning and delivery activities through the generation of pre-drill prognoses, including lithology, fluids, faults, and associated depth uncertainty.
Identify potential subsurface-related drilling issues using seismic data and offset well information and integrate with a multidisciplinary team to support wellbore design.
Gain exposure to real-time field operational support and post-well evaluation.
Collaborate with reservoir quality, biostratigraphy, petrophysics, drilling, completions, production, and other subsurface specialists to integrate technical insights into reservoir characterization, opportunity generation, and development decisions.
Apply digital technologies, advanced analytics, machine learning, and modern interpretation workflows to improve subsurface understanding.