SME-Inorganic Geochemistry

Job: SME-Inorganic Geochemistry

The E&P New Business Team seeks a domain expert to provide technical support for geothermal, CCUS, and Hydrogen projects. An ideal candidate for this role would possess extensive expertise in inorganic geochemistry, igneous and metamorphic petrology, and analytical laboratory analysis. Proficiency in these areas is crucial for validating these projects and ensuring long-term business success.

Job accountabilities

• As an inorganic geochemist at the laboratory facilities, the candidate will ensure the high-quality production of analytical geochemical data.
• Evaluate, develop, implement, and review high-precision laboratory techniques, experiments, analyses, and analytical protocols in an industrial research-intensive environment.
• Plan and carry out research projects, fieldwork, and laboratory work. Analyse various rock samples and interpret the results.
• Prepare technical reports, deliver presentations and recommendations to E&P geoscientists and management, and demonstrate the business impact of technical results.
• Mentoring, publishing, and communicating with academic and industrial stakeholders.
• Manage, curate, analyse, and archive laboratory data for current and future use.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical skills in analytical geochemistry, igneous and metamorphic petrology, thin section petrography, and mineralogy.
• Hands-on experience working with laboratory instruments such as XRD, XRF, and ICP-MS.
• Skilled in interpreting, visually representing, and reporting results.
• Proven ability to participate in scientific collaborations and demonstrated skills in R&D activities.
• Experience in lab design, management, and supervision of technical staff. Relevant software skills to represent data and results.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, informed decision-making abilities, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills.

PhD in Geochemistry/Petrology. Post Doc/Industry will add value.

Education

Experience

4-5 years of Hands-on experience working in relevant laboratories. Industrial experience not required but will be preferred.

Additional Information

• Publications and patents will have a positive impact.