Development Geoscientist

Firm / Opportunity Overview:
Stronghold Investment Management ("Stronghold," "SIM," or "the Firm") is a technology-driven, vertically integrated investment manager focused on real-assets and related private markets. Stronghold seeks to deliver best-in-class risk-adjusted returns through an investment framework that features comparatively rapid transaction velocity, deep technical expertise, creative financial structuring, and objective and algorithmic decision making. To achieve its mission, Stronghold leverages proprietary technology to structure massive amounts of data and to facilitate collaboration between investment professionals, diligence specialists, asset managers, acquisition specialists ("Buyers") and technical experts. These software products create streamlined underwriting, inventory administration and data / Buyer management processes that enable the Firm's investment strategies.

Stronghold was founded by Ryan Turner and his team in 2016 and today has over $1 billion in capital commitments across 10+ investment vehicles.

Ultimately, Stronghold intends to apply its technology-intensive investment approach to a variety of specialist real assets verticals, including:

• Oil & Gas
• Renewables
• Specialty Real Estate (commercial, datacenters, marinas)
• Telecommunications and Technology Infrastructure
• Billboards and Fixtures
• Mining & other commodities
• Utilities
• Secondaries

Role Overview:
The Developmental Geologist will play a key role in supporting acquisition and divestiture opportunities, basin wide scoping activities, and ensuring the quality of the firm's subsurface geological data. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with a passion for geology, subsurface modeling, and reservoir development, along with the skills to work effectively in a distributed work environment. The successful candidate will work closely with other geologists, petrophysicists, and reservoir engineers to help the firm meet its goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Geological Interpretation and Mapping: Utilize subsurface data, such as well logs, seismic, and core data, to generate geological interpretations, create reservoir models, and support strategic drilling initiatives.
• Quality Control of Subsurface Data: Conduct quality control checks on well log, core, and seismic data to ensure data integrity and accuracy before integrating it into geological models.
• Subsurface Data Integration: Incorporate well logs, core data, and petrophysical analysis into geological models to enhance reservoir understanding and make informed recommendations on development and A&D strategies.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive reports, maps, and cross-sections that communicate geological interpretations and field development strategies to key stakeholders.
• Database Management: Help manage geological databases, ensuring that subsurface data is accurately loaded, stored, and maintained for effective utilization by the team.
• Collaborative Team Efforts: Collaborate closely with geologists, petrophysicists, and reservoir engineers to understand reservoir complexities and identify optimal development opportunities.
• Utilize Software Tools: Leverage geological software such as Kingdom, or similar platforms to create geological models, cross-sections, and reservoir characterizations. Basic proficiency in SQL, Python, and Spotfire is desirable for data retrieval and manipulation.
• Automation and Efficiency Improvements: Utilize Python or similar tools to automate routine data management and analysis tasks, enhancing team efficiency.
• Generate Data Visualizations: Develop visual representations of subsurface data, such as maps, cross-sections, and reservoir models, using tools like Petrel, Kingdom, or Python libraries to support data-driven decision-making.

Requirements:

• Fluent in English.
• Bachelor's degree in Geology or a related field

• Proven experience in geological interpretation, mapping, and field development within the oil and gas industry.

• Preference for U.S. lower-48 experience

• Proficiency in geological interpretation software and data management.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Familiarity with basic Python for data analysis is a plus.
• 1-10 years experience working as a Geologist preferred.

Common Tasks:

• Maintain Internal Base Maps and Cross-Sections.
• Organize Geological Data Files from Internal and External Sources.
• Maintain SQL Tables of Subsurface Data Inventory.
• Integrate new Geologic Data into Existing Models.
• Prepare Geological Data for Reservoir Modeling and Analysis.
• Load and Export Geological Data from the Kingdom.
• Document Status of Basin Wide Projects.

Why join Stronghold's Bangalore Team?
At Stronghold, you're not just another employee; you are a part of our global family. We believe in nurturing talent, fostering innovation, and celebrating successes together. With our state-of-the-art technology and a team of industry experts, we offer a platform for growth, development, and unparalleled learning.

Benefits:

• Salary: Competitive and aligned with local standards.
• Performance Bonus: According to company policy.
• Benefits: Includes medical insurance and group term life insurance.
• Continuous learning and development.10 recognized public holidays.
• Parental Leave

Stronghold Investment Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workforce, where individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can thrive. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply and embrace the unique contributions they can bring to our organization.