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Geophysicist

Calgary, Alberta
Mid Level
full_time

About the role

Whitecap Resources Inc. ("Whitecap") is a Canadian oil & natural gas company that pays a monthly cash dividend to its shareholders. Our business focuses on profitable production growth and sustainable dividends to shareholders. Our objective is to fully fund our capital expenditures and dividend payments within funds flow.

Since September 2009, Whitecap has experienced remarkable growth, increasing production from 850 boe/d to over 365,000 boe/d. We have unconventional and conventional assets exclusively focused in Western Canada and the asset base includes the Weyburn EOR Project. As a majority owner and operator of the Weyburn EOR Project, annually we safely sequester approximately 1.5 million tonnes of CO 2 making it a unique project within our portfolio.

We currently employ 1,200 people, including our valued contract staff.

At Whitecap, our corporate culture is entrepreneurial. We strive to create a culture of purpose and integrity where initiative and innovation are encouraged and valued. Our corporate philosophy allows us to develop skills, collaborate alongside our teammates, and ultimately have a fulfilling career.

Position Summary We are currently looking for a geophysicist with 10+ years of experience to join our dynamic, multi-disciplined technical team. This position will involve all or a combination of the following skill sets: seismic interpretation, AVO analysis, structural and hazard assessment, and integration of geophysical data with geological and engineering information. The role involves working within a business unit team composed of geological, geophysical, engineering, land, and operations personnel, and reports to the Unconventional Geophysical Manager. as the ideal candidate, you will have a strong, up-to-date understanding of both conventional and unconventional reservoir evaluation techniques. Experience with the Montney formation and developing strong core areas is considered highly desirable.

Role Responsibilities

  • 3D and 2D seismic interpretation for prospect generation and development planning
  • Amplitude vs. Offset (AVO) and seismic attribute analysis to quantitatively assess reservoir quality
  • Collaborate in well planning and execution, including geophysical risk assessments and horizontal well path design
  • Integrate seismic data with geological models to support reservoir characterization and development strategy
  • Monitor and analyze induced seismicity in active development areas and coordinate with regulatory bodies as required
  • Work effectively with a variety of individuals from numerous disciplines
  • Coordinate with the team to build annual area budgets and production forecasts based on the team managed location inventory
  • Work with team to consolidate core areas through landsales, swaps and acquisitions
  • Help build and modify geological models using Petrel software
  • Monitor industry activity and new technical advancements
  • Professional and concise management presentations

Qualifications And Skills

  • BSc or higher degree in Geophysics and PGeo/P.Geoph
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Excels in an integrated multidisciplinary team environment
  • Applies sound business strategies and appropriate risk assessment
  • Minimum of 10 years of WCSB experience with hands-on practical Hz drill planning and execution
  • Petrel software experience is preferred but not mandatory depending on candidate

About Whitecap Resources Inc.

Oil and Gas
501-1000

Whitecap is a leading Canadian company focused on the development of oil & natural gas plays in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin. Whitecap’s objective is to deliver significant returns to shareholders through a combination of profitable organic growth, a sustainable base dividend, opportunistic share repurchases, and investment grade financial strength.