00I39 - 2014 Geologist & Geophysicist E&P or Research

Company Overview

ConocoPhillips is the world’s largest independent E&P company based on production and proved reserves. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, ConocoPhillips had operations and activities in 30 countries, $57 billion in annual revenue, $118 billion of total assets, and approximately 17,100 employees as of March 31, 2013. Production from continuing operations averaged 1,555 MBOED for the three months ended March 31, 2013, and proved reserves were 8.6 billion BOE as of Dec. 31, 2012.

Employees across the globe focus on fulfilling our core SPIRIT Values of safety, people, integrity, responsibility, innovation and teamwork. And we apply the characteristics that define leadership excellence in how we engage each other, collaborate with our teams, and drive the business.

Position Summary:

The full-time positions are in either Exploration & Production (E&P), or in Geosciences & Reservoir Engineering technology (G&RE), our research organization.

Geoscientists have the potential to make huge impacts on the company's success by contributing to the discovery of oil or gas fields and by enhancing the development of existing fields. Remaining global reserves will be complex and challenging to exploit, and will require creative problem-solvers who have the passion and skills to address complex business needs. At ConocoPhillips, geoscientists have the opportunity to use leading-edge software and techniques to synthesize diverse types of subsurface data into innovative concepts that aid in the discovery and production of hydrocarbons. Geoscientists collaborate with team members from diverse disciplines, including engineers, land professionals, and economists, in order to make strategic business decisions.

The Early Career Development program for our new hire geoscientists creates an environment that encourages employees to develop their capabilities with the expectation that they will build long-term careers and add value to ConocoPhillips. Geoscience skill development is accelerated during the first two to three years through a combination of formal training and on-the-job roles in regional evaluation, prospect generation, field development, operations and/or applied research. Formal training supplements your technical expertise with practical skills, while encouraging curiosity, critical thinking, and integration. Managers and mentors make individual employee development a priority, and coach employees by providing relevant and real time feedback. Travel and long-term international assignments may offer additional opportunities for career and personal development. Most early career hires will experience 2-3 work assignments within the first 5 years of employment, depending on project timing, business objectives and individual development needs.

E&P Geologist & Geophysicist Locations: Positions are primarily in Houston, TX, with the possibility of being placed in Anchorage, AK, or Farmington, NM or other locations.

Research Geologist & Geophysicist Locations: Positions are primarily in Houston, TX, with the possibility of being placed in Bartlesville, OK.

Responsibilities may include:

Typical duties of an E&P Geoscientist may include:

  • Interpreting geoscience and related data, such as well logs, seismic data, cores, and geochemical data, to help explore for or develop hydrocarbons for production.
  • Applying geoscience interpretations to predict the chance of success and potential size of projects ranging from frontier exploration to field development in a variety of global locations.
  • Reservoir mapping or modeling
  • Guiding programs such as drilling, formation evaluation, seismic data acquisition and processing.
  • Partnering with other disciplines within the company to provide geoscience input impacting business decisions.
  • Representing the company while working with partners and government representatives.

Typical duties of a Research Geoscientist may include:

  • Working with a mentor and a group of other professionals to develop and enhance new technologies related to hydrocarbon exploration and production.
  • Predicting rock and fluid properties from interpreting and synthesizing seismic data, well data, geologic history, analogs, geochemical and pressure data, etc.
  • Guiding programs such as seismic acquisition and processing.
  • Representing the company while working with partners and government representatives.
  • Projects related to:
  • Seismic Reservoir Characterization
  • High Definition Seismic Imaging
  • Structural Analysis and Geomechanics
  • Stratigraphic Systems
  • Basin Evolution and Modeling
  • Geochemistry
  • Reservoir Modeling

Basic/Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in a geoscience or closely related technical field
  • Must be currently enrolled in an accredited geology or geophysics MS or PhD program, or a closely related technical field
  • Must obtain a graduate degree or provide university documentation that all requirements have been met prior to commencing this position

Preferred:

  • Cumulative and major undergraduate GPA greater than 3.4 on a 4.0 scale
  • Graduate school GPA's greater than 3.4 on a 4.0 scale
  • Direct experience in relevant technical work for the petroleum industry (including previous internships or full time experience)
  • Either geophysical focus with strong geological skills, or geological focus with strong analytical/quantitative skills
  • For positions in our research organization a preference is given to candidates enrolled in PhD programs and demonstrating a capability for collaborative research
  • Personal drive for geological or geophysical technical excellence
  • High level of initiative, energy and creativity
  • Willingness to accept responsibility on major projects
  • Strong analytical skills with a practical approach to problem solving
  • Organizational skills - ability to prioritze responsibilities
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work with a mentor, a team, or independently
  • Ability to understand how the immediate project fits into the bigger picture, from both geological and business perspectives
  • Adaptability to a changing environment
  • Eagerness to learn and grow professionally
  • High ethical standards

To apply for this position and be considered for an interview, please complete the following steps:

Go to website to apply online. Select the “Apply Now” tile for the University Job Search. Search using the job number or keyword search for the title listed above.

Complete the entire application process

•Attach an electronic copy of your resume

•Attach an electronic copy of your unofficial transcript

•Answer all of the questions associated with the application

•Provide your e-signature

If ConocoPhillips is interviewing on your campus, you must also register for an interview through your university or college career services.

ConocoPhillips will conduct on-site interviews at many universities in the U.S. during the Fall of 2013. Please check with your university career services to find out if and when we will be visiting your campus. You must register with your career service office and complete your online application prior to the university deadlines in order to be considered for these on-site interviews. If we are not making a site visit to your campus and you are selected for an interview, our recruiters will contact you directly to make arrangements.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of December 13, 2013.

Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

ConocoPhillips is an Equal Opportunity Employer