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Subsurface Application Specialist


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Our client is recruiting for a Subsurface Application Specialist on a 12 month contract basis. This is on a PAYE contract based in Aberdeen.

The Subsurface Applications Support Specialist will provide expert support for a suite of subsurface applications, including SLB Petrel, Landmark DecisionSpace, Geoteric, ArcGIS  and other related geological and geophysical software, as well as reservoir simulation systems such as SLB’s Eclipse/Intersect and RFD’s Tnavigator. The role involves ensuring the smooth operation, troubleshooting, and optimisation of these applications used in exploration and production activities. This position requires a strong understanding of subsurface workflows, data management, and IT support.
 
 Key Job Responsibilities 
  • Technical Support: Provide technical support for complete suite of subsurface applications. Resolve technical issues, perform troubleshooting, and ensure minimal downtime for end users. Identify trends and opportunities in support demands, with recommendations to maximise improvement impact and business value.
  • Subsurface Environment (Cetegra): Administer and support geoscience users in their use of the Cetegra platform including HPC environment. Work with Cegal Support to resolve issues/bugs and conduct testing. Work with Cegal SDM to continually improve the operational Cetegra service and overall user experience. Liaise with Networks and Infrastructure teams when required to implement changes to the platform
  • IT Change Management: Actively participate in the change management process, coordinate and when necessary represent changes at CAB on behalf of the subsurface environment and portfolio
  • System Maintenance: Perform regular maintenance, updates, and upgrades of subsurface and reservoir simulation applications to ensure optimal performance and security.
  • Data Management: Assist in the management and integration of geological, geophysical, and reservoir simulation data within subsurface applications, ensuring data integrity and accessibility.
  • Workflow Optimisation: Collaborate with subsurface and reservoir engineering teams to understand their workflows and work towards improvements or customisations to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Vendor Liaison: Coordinate with software vendors for advanced technical support, patches, and updates. Manage software licenses and ensure compliance.
  • Project Support: Provide technical support for exploration, production, and reservoir simulation projects, including data loading, interpretation, and visualization.
  • Performance Monitoring: Monitor application performance and usage, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
  • User Training: Conduct training sessions and create user documentation to help geoscientists and engineers effectively use subsurface and reservoir simulation applications.
 
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
 
Key Experience Required  
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in supporting subsurface and reservoir simulation applications.
  • Strong understanding of subsurface and reservoir simulation workflows and data management practices.
  • Knowledge of IT infrastructure, including servers, networks, and storage solutions
Key Qualifications, Competencies Required  
  • Appropriate professional qualification or equivalent experience.
  • Exceptional problem-solving skills to tackle complex automation and integration challenges
  • Ability to establish, document and communicate Power Apps applications and Power Automate workflows with both peers and stakeholders

 
 
 
 

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As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

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Subsurface Application Specialist
Aberdeen
a day ago
No experience / No degree
Full-time

Ref:TR/077407
Subsurface Application Specialist