Atlantic Geologist

Job description:

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

About the Role:

The Production Geologist will be responsible for supporting subsurface evaluation for growth options, leading static model studies and updates for production and well data, monitoring well drilling operations and reporting, supporting growth well planning activities, and preparation / participation in joint venture technical workshops and TCMs.

This is a full-time position reporting to the OBO subsurface manager role within international operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Lead efforts on static modelling studies/updates, including collaboration with reservoir/production engineers for efficient incorporation of early time learnings from production data.

- Support subsurface evaluation and technical maturation of growth options including infill wells for future drilling campaigns.

- Support operator well planning including contingencies as specified in the KFA.

- Monitor real time well operations and prepare post well summary packs for management.

- Maintaining static subsurface database (fault/completion/OBMI logs/well tops/geomodel etc.) to ensure they are current.

- Responsible for geological prognosis (pre-drill vs post-drill) for wells in drilling program, coordination of data acquisition plan with the team and real-time monitoring of well execution

- Strong collaboration with project subsurface team to ensure documentation and capture of field learnings along with post drill geological data analysis and integration.

- Based on key value drivers, design tools and geologic work plans to provide insight to inform optimization and future development decisions

- Prepare for and participate in joint venture technical meetings and engagements.

- Support resource estimate working with reservoir engineering.

Skills & Experience:

- Strong geological background with experience in static modelling, volumetric calculation, and subsurface uncertainty management

- Minimum degree qualification in a Geoscience discipline (Geology or Geophysics)

- 9+ years’ experience in geology role within the upstream oil and gas industry

- Integrating multi-disciplinary subsurface data (well log, seismic, core, pressure etc.) from well, field to basin scales in constraining key reservoir uncertainties

- Experienced in basic seismic interpretation and the use and limitations of quantitative seismic data in static geological model conditioning.

- Working experience with various projects ranging from discovery to late production is preferred.

- Proven practical application of static modelling skill set in complex depositional setting.

- Strong interpersonal, collaboration and engagement skills. Able to integrate information and analysis across multiple disciplines.

- Effective communicator, able to present clear and concise summaries to internal and external stakeholders.

- Acts with a personal sense of urgency to achieve high quality results within set time frames.

- Proven problem-solving skills, ability to manage change and deal with uncertainty/ambiguity.

- Effective risk management skills and commercial awareness

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

- Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring

- Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)

- Flexible public holidays, religious & cultural leave

- Values led culture

- Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity

- Community volunteering opportunities

- A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce.

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment.

Applications close at

11:59pm AWST on Friday September 19, 2025.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.