Sr. Staff Geoscientist, New Ventures

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Job Summary

This role will work in a small, focused, geotechnical team charged with influencing and executing Murphy’s global New Ventures efforts with a focus on the greater Atlantic Margin area. The position requires a self-starter who is comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must be proficient in using seismic interpretation and fundamental regional geologic analysis to generate, mature, and recommend new and creative exploration and new access concepts for recommendation.

The highest level of technical excellence is required, and the candidate will exemplify good exploration process and will promote technical improvement and excellence across the organization. A firm understanding of geologic models for resource estimation and risk application utilizing statistical software such as RoseRA is required. Additional beneficial skills include demonstrated proficiency in the Petrel and Kingdom interpretation platforms, and other key geological / geophysical interpretation suites (e.g., Paleoscan, Hampton Russell, etc.).

While the candidate is expected to work independently and in small teams, broader collaboration across exploration, sub-surface, and business development is required to generate new ideas and deliver timely evaluations. The ideal candidate will present to the highest levels of Murphy Management and represent Murphy in meetings with external partners and governments. Accordingly, a demonstrated ability to construct a story, document results, develop a concise supporting presentation to clearly support recommendations is imperative.

The position is based in our Houston Corporate office but requires frequent international travel. The Geoscientist will work in our Houston Corporate office and may work two (2) days a week remotely as business needs allow.

Responsibilities

Basin-Scale Regional Evaluations grounded in an understanding of the Hydrocarbon System

Integration of basin scale seismic interpretation and well log information

Generating isopach and reservoir fairway maps

Basin Modeling and source rock characterization

High quality 2D & 3D seismic interpretation including attribute analysis

Uncertainty analysis and prospect risking.

Build and maintain exploration databases.

Generate and present technical material to peers, management, and external partners.

Work with government officials on a regular basis

Participation in key industry networking events, meetings and conferences on the company’s behalf

Qualifications / Requirements

Master’s degree in Geology or Geophysics

16 or more years of experience in the oil and gas industry

Available to travel internationally on a frequent basis for data rooms and other meetings

Willingness to flexibly work multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills

The individual is required to follow all applicable safety precautions. Work is performed almost entirely in a controlled (i.e., inside) environment and does not typically subject the incumbent to any hazardous/ extreme elements; some positions may require regularly moving or transporting items weighing up to 25 lbs. around the office for various needs. The successful candidate must be able to complete all essential physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

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PURPOSE

We believe in providing energy that empowers people.

MISSION

We challenge the norm, tap into our strong legacy and use our foresight and financial discipline to deliver inspired energy solutions.

VISION

We see a future where we are an industry leader who is positively impacting lives for the next 100 years and beyond.

VALUES & BEHAVIORS

Do Right Always

Respect people, safety, environment and the law

Follow through on commitments

Make it better

Think Beyond Possible

Offer solution

Step up and lead

Don’t settle for “good enough”

Embrace new opportunities

Stay With It

Show resilience

Lean into challenges

Support each other

Consider the implications

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