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Job Title:  Senior Geophysicist ~ RQ 24-63 ~

Are you interested in being part of a team that believes in the pursuit of excellence, conducting work in a safe and sustainable manner and being courageous and creative in everything we do?

TAQA North is currently searching for a Senior Geophysicist.  Reporting to the Asset Manager, Central West the Senior Geophysicist will work within a multi-disciplinary asset team to conduct geophysical analysis of TAQA’s oil and gas assets: incorporating geological, petrophysical and engineering information. The successful candidate may assist in identifying/supporting development opportunities across TAQA North’s asset base.

This position is based out of the Calgary downtown office.

Your Key Responsibilities:

You will provide the Asset Team with geophysical expertise and support by:

• Developing fully integrated subsurface/seismic interpretations within a team of Petrophysicists, Geologists, Reservoir Engineers, Completions Engineers and Production Engineers
• Conduct 2D and 3D seismic acquisition, processing and interpretation, incorporating both traditional and advanced techniques
• Completing quantitative seismic interpretation (where applicable) including rock physics modeling, fluid substitutions, AVO modeling and inversion
• Providing geophysical support for drill planning and drilling operations, including depth conversion, horizontal well planning and risk identification
• Sharing technical expertise and knowledge with geophysical peers, and across disciplines

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Geophysics
• Professional Geophysicist with 10+ years of experience with proven track record of oil and gas exploration and development
• Experience in seismic processing an asset
• Experience in structural (foothills) plays an asset
• Experience in Alberta Deep Basin plays an asset
• Professional geoscientist with APEGA
• Strong motivation to incorporate and promote emerging technologies 
• Strong understanding of the relationship between seismic data and rock properties
• Competency in Petrel; Seisware; RokDok; Hampson Russell; Accumap
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Well developed verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently

Benefits of Working at TAQA North:

Great Team Environment

• We do what is right for our environment, community, and people
• We believe in equal employment opportunities and strive for a diverse workplace
• We celebrate and recognize our people

Highly Competitive Benefits Program

• TAQA North offers a comprehensive benefits program. In addition to extended health, dental and vision, we offer a group savings plan, healthcare spending account and wellness plan
• We respect work/life balance and offer a robust vacation program including flex days
• We believe in giving back to our communities and offer volunteer days and a charity matching program

Work from Home Program

• Dependent on the nature of the role and approval of your leader, you may partake in the hybrid work from home program while committing to our core office hours of 09:00 – 15:00

Growth Potential

• TAQA is a global organization with operations in numerous locations around the world including the UK, Netherlands, and the United Arab Emirates
• TAQA North has field operations in Alberta and Saskatchewan that deliver production of approximately 75,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day with the aim to grow to 90,000 barrels of oil equivalent/day

Sustainability

• TAQA aims to be a low carbon power and water champion
• TAQA North is committed to being a safe and environmentally responsible producer
• TAQA North uses Acid Gas Injection (AGI) at the Crossfield plant to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

TAQA is an Abu Dhabi based company that provides water and energy to communities around the world with an oil and gas sector. When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that is productive and profitable as well as stimulating and enjoyable.