SMP - GSS GL

Job Family Group:

Subsurface Group

Job Description:

Global Subsurface Solutions (GSS) is a global organisation within Subsurface which delivers high-quality, fit for purpose subsurface technical products to address critical business challenges across bp’s subsurface businesses, including oil, gas and low carbon projects. 

GSS Geologists are deployed as part of an integrated, multi-disciplinary agile squad (GSS-led or Region-led), where they work as individual contributors or squad leads to support resource progression and reservoir management, evaluate new opportunities, progress low carbon energy projects, and develop and deploy digital and data solutions. 

GSS geologists work on clastic deep-water, paralic, non-marine reservoirs, and carbonate reservoirs, supporting all phases of business activity from early access to late-life field management. 

What you will deliver 

As an Integrated Geologist in GSS you will use your deep technical skills in geology, your business insight, a bias for subsurface cross-discipline integration, and a thorough appreciation of subsurface uncertainty and risk management, to deliver integrated subsurface solutions that inform business decisions across bp’s global oil and gas portfolio. 

• Interpreting and integrating core, well-log, seismic, analogue, and dynamic data (pressure, production etc.) to develop and refine integrated frameworks. 

• Developing subsurface scenarios to characterise and communicate uncertainties. 

• Communicating subsurface uncertainty to colleagues and business leaders. 

• Delivering high-quality subsurface characterisation of the reservoir and/or overburden. 

• Coaching and mentoring, sharing best practice and seeking input from SMEs. 

• Sharing best practice. 

Experience and Qualifications

• BSc or higher in Geology, Geociences, Earth Sciences or equivalent 

• Experience in exploration, appraisal, development, production geoscience and/or low carbon projects. 

• Skilful at geoscience and subsurface integration skills, including interpretation workstation skills. 

• Skilful at characterising and communicating subsurface uncertainty and risk. 

• Capable at integrating static and dynamic subsurface data. 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• A collaborative, team-first ethos. 

• A proven track-record of personal delivery. 

• Ability to work effectively in split-site squads. 

You will work with 

GSS Integrated Geologists have two main interfaces: the GSS O&G Solutions Geology team and Region teams. You will work with integrated geologists to share best practice and technical insight, and engage with regional teams and leadership to provide project updates and deliver integrated technical insights. 

Important 

This vacancy is being advertised as part of the Subsurface Streamlined Moves process and is open to internal staff only. Streamlined Moves opportunities are limited to moves at your current grade with no change in geographic location. Applications are limited to individuals who meet the Streamlined Moves eligibility requirements and have Line Manager approvals to participate in the process. Please see the Subsurface People Processes SharePoint for more details on Streamlined Moves. 

Some roles advertised have incumbents. If those individuals are unsuccessful in finding a new role through the streamlined moves process, those roles will be withdrawn. 

You may apply for up to 3 roles within the streamlined moves process. Only apply for roles you are sure you would accept. Please ensure your line manager is aware of your role preferences and how they align with your development needs. Timing of moves will be agreed by the relevant line managers and may be several months after the selection events. 

Some multi-graded role vacancies may be advertised at more than one grade to allow for flexibility in filling roles. In this case a single position would be open to candidates from different grade levels. There will be no change of grade for the successful candidate. If interested in one of these roles,  please apply for the version posted at your current grade. 

Travel Requirement:

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Basin resource evaluation, 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 {+ 6 more}

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Future Location Notice:  This role will start in Sunbury, London. bp has announced a planned office move to Timber Square, London, with all positions currently advertised in Sunbury, including this one, expected to relocate around Q4 2027-Q1 2028. This presents an exciting opportunity for all employees and leaders to come together in one London location. The specific date of the move will be confirmed closer to the time.

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