Integrated Geochemical Interpretion Limited IGI Ltd

Position Available:
Petroleum Geochemist/Basin Modeller

Job Title	Petroleum Geochemist/Basin Modeller
Location	Geochemical consultancy offices, Bideford, Devon, United Kingdom
Salary	£25,000 - £40,000 (plus annual bonus) depending on experience
Other Benefits	IGI contributes 5% of annual salary to a group stakeholder pension; relocation package
Hours	Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Reporting to	Geochemical Consultancy Manager (Director)

Introduction: The Company

Integrated Geochemical Interpretation (IGI) Ltd. is a petroleum geochemical consultancy based in the southwest of England. We provide services for the oil & gas industry in the areas of exploration and production, with an emphasis on integrating petroleum geochemistry, geology and basin modelling. Established in 1983, the company has expanded gradually and strategically, particularly in recent years, and now has a staff of 19. We have developed a supportive relaxed atmosphere with motivated and enthusiastic personnel.

IGI Ltd specialises in the integration of screening, molecular and isotopic geochemistry with a sound understanding of regional geology at basinal, license and prospect scales. These exploration studies typically incorporate 1-D and pseudo 3-D basin modelling, together with source rock volumetrics and risking. IGI also undertakes production geochemical studies, defining processes and making predictions at the reservoir scale. Our technical skills and experience allow us to offer a range of training courses in petroleum geochemistry and basin modelling, both in-house and at clients' offices, together with geological field courses. The geochemical consultancy, including our technical and administrative support, is based in a rural setting in Bideford (UK).

In addition to the geochemical consultancy, IGI Ltd. produces two software packages for the petroleum industry: p:IGI and ig.Net. The former (p:IGI) is a databasing and interpretation package for bulk, molecular and isotopic petroleum geochemical information. IGI builds and quality assures geochemical databases in p:IGI format for both single and multiple clients. The latter piece of software (ig.Net) is a sophisticated browser-based information manual covering petroleum geochemistry and basin modelling. The software team of six staff is based in our second office in Birmingham (UK).

Overview of the Role

The post of Petroleum Geochemist/Basin Modeller is an additional position, extending our team of geoscientists to a total of nine. The main role will be to perform geochemical and basin modelling projects for IGI's clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conducting technical work on IGI's geochemical/basin modelling projects, including:

o Compilation of a geochemical database for each project
o Interpretation of geochemical data (source rocks and hydrocarbons)
o Application of 1-D, 2-D and pseudo-3D (map-based) basin modelling
o Preparation of PowerPoint-based reports, and presentation of these to clients
o Documentation of results and interpretations in final written reports

IGI's projects typically commence with the creation and quality assurance of a geochemical and geothermal database for the study area. Source rocks are evaluated for hydrocarbon type and yield, and measured maturity parameters reconciled against the predictions of thermal geohistory modelling. Most projects involve 1-D modelling to evaluate source rock maturation and hydrocarbon generation/expulsion history. IGI also undertakes 2-D and pseudo-3D modelling studies to further evaluate regional maturation and hydrocarbon expulsion and migration. The amount, timing and composition of the hydrocarbon charge are thus established and may be risked. These basin or prospect-scale predictions can be substantiated using the bulk, molecular and isotopic properties of the local oil, condensate or gas occurrences.

• The role will involve travel to our clients' main and regional offices (worldwide) to view and collect data for projects, and to present project results; some short periods of work in clients' offices may also be involved.
• Contribution to the development of IGI's training course modules, and presentation of course modules once appropriate experience is gained.
• Contribution to the geochemical and basin modelling knowledge and functionality within our software products.
• IGI provides plenty of opportunity for attending conferences and continual professional development; you would be encouraged to develop and extend specialist interests and skills, and to maintain research interests where appropriate. We strongly support membership of appropriate professional societies.
• There will be frequent opportunities for travel to a wide range of countries, as IGI works with a large number of companies on challenging projects based all around the world.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• A higher degree in geology, geochemistry or a closely related subject, with a Ph.D. degree being preferred
• A good working knowledge of petroleum geochemistry and experience with interpretation of geochemical data
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Attention to detail, a thorough and organised approach to work, and a high level of numeracy
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Desirable

• Experience of basin modelling in a petroleum exploration context is highly desirable
• Prior experience in the oil & gas industry would be an advantage
• Some prior experience of using databases is preferable

How to Apply
If you consider that you meet the selection criteria, please send your CV and supporting letter to Helen Davis. You should include details of two or three referees, and indicate whether we can contact them at this stage.

The deadline for applications is midday (UK time) on Friday 9th March 2012.

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Job Description

Integrated Geochemical Interpretation Ltd., Hallsannery, Bideford, Devon, EX39 5HE, UK.