Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

　　Job Family Group:

　　Petroleum Engineering

　　Worker Type:

　　Regular

　　Posting Start Date:

　　January 8, 2024

　　Business unit:

　　Integrated Gas and Upstream

　　Experience Level:

　　Experienced Professionals

　　Job Description:

　　Proposition

　　The initial scope will principally involve Exploration and Growth (studies, bid rounds, well delivery). Subject to prioritization and workload, additional scope could include supporting Pre-Salt NOV projects and Gato do Mato SOV (DG3 to Execute, Developments, Production, IRM and WRFM). The Petrophysicist will report to the One Subsurface Team (OSS) line in Rio de Janeiro and will work closely together with the Deepwater Petrophysics function and other staff in London, Rio and Houston/New Orleans.

　　Where You Fit In?

　　This position is an opportunity to be involved with the high profile Deepwater Brazil portfolio which contributes significant production, reserves and free cash flow globally to Shell. It offers a broadening and development opportunity for an agile, high performing individual. The incumbent will be part of a cross-functional One Subsurface Team (OSS) supporting Exploration & Developments projects.

　　The location is Rio de Janeiro

　　What is the Role?

　　As a Petrophysicist you will be expected to:

　　Adhere to HSSE Goal Zero, including responsibility for the relevant subsurface DEPs.

　　Play a key role in providing carbonate & clastics petrophysical input to integrated studies and modeling across OSS - integration of log, core, and pressure data - NMR, mineralogy, Formation Testing, PLT, BHI, RCA and SCAL

　　Support Growth & Exploration projects – single to multi-well PP Evaluations in support of bid rounds, prospect evaluations and regional studies, etc.

　　Be involved in operated Deepwater well delivery (DW-WDP) – data acquisition design and execution, DEPs preparation, PP evaluation, timely integration into volumetrics/reservoir models, AARs, concise documentation and TDM.

　　Maintain ever-green regional petrophysical database.

　　Act as potential contract holder for e.g., rock, fluids and/or data acquisition

　　Interact with JV partner and regulators, representing Shell Brasil and Petrophysics

　　Contribute to implementation and dissemination of best practices.

　　Identify, develop, and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

　　Work effectively in multidisciplinary natural teams across multiple locations.

　　Be an active member of the Brazil Petrophysics team, growing the discipline and advocating learner mindset and simplification in everything we do.

　　Candidates who consistently demonstrate high performance, can open up opportunities to broaden beyond the short term.

　　The role has some flexibility and can be tailored to an extent, noting the responsibilities will be subject to prioritization, and workload balancing across a small, pooled Petrophysics team.

　　Dimensions

　　The successful applicant will be part of the UPD/V Brazil One Subsurface team located in Rio.

　　Internal Interfaces:

　　UPV Deepwater Developments and Exploration (London, Rio and Houston/New Orleans)

　　Business Leads – Asset, Exploration and Well Delivery Leads

　　Integrated subsurface team – PG/RE/PS/PT, Well Engineering

　　Brazil PP Discipline Lead (London)

　　Local Brazil Petrophysics Discipline Team (Rio and London)

　　Deepwater PP Discipline Management (New Orleans)

　　PTE Groups & PTX potentially

　　What We Need from You

　　Special Challenges:

　　Must be able to manage interfaces and collaborate effectively in a natural team with London, Houston/New Orleans and Rio – this is essential,

　　Brazil is a highly volatile and busy business environment, with regularly conflicting goals and priorities. This requires a pragmatic, flexible and resilient candidate who can adapt quickly (if required), while staying focused on the delivery business value and outcomes.

　　Internal and external influencing, including skill in understanding/defining value from different stakeholder perspectives.

　　Track record of handling uncertainty and data ambiguity and communicating these to subsurface team.

　　The candidate will be expected to manage his/her own work and be self-sufficient, including concurrently handling operations and studies.

　　Experience and Qualifications required:

　　Must have legal authorization to work in Brazil on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

　　Must have a Bachelor’s. Degree. Master’s Degree is an added advantage

　　Valid CREA is required.

　　A subsurface professional with a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in Petrophysics.

　　Solid hands-on experience of reservoir characterization including uncertainty handling.

　　Skilled in Petrophysical Data Acquisition & Management – experience of supporting well operations from PP perspective and good knowledge of drilling practices.

　　Skilled Technology user and committed to TDM best practices.

　　The ability to integrate effectively with both multiple disciplines and the broader business is essential.

　　Strong focus on solving problems and providing effective solutions to the business whilst managing multiple projects.

　　Track record of stakeholder management, change management and cultural awareness.

　　Demonstrated team working, networking and interpersonal skills.

　　Fluent written and spoken Portuguese & English is essential. Well-developed reporting and presentation skills are helpful.

　　Company description

　　As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity, and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork, and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

　　Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

　　An innovative place to work

　　There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

　　Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

　　A rewarding place to work

　　Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

　　We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

　　* Inclusive opportunity and also intended for minorities in general, people with physical disabilities, LGBTQI+, blacks and indigenous people *

　　* Oportunidade inclusiva e também destinada para minorias em geral, pessoas com deficiências físicas, LGBTQI+, negros e indígenas*

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