Job Title: Senior Exploration Geophysicist
Client: International Oil & Gas Operator
Assignment Type: Permanent / Staff Position
Location: Athens, Greece
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday
Working Hours: 8 hours per day
Project Type: Office‑based with offshore project involvement
Job Description
Position Overview
This role represents a senior technical position within the Exploration group, providing key support across both operated and non‑operated assets. The ideal candidate will bring a strong team‑oriented mindset, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines. A high level of technical proficiency and a proven capability to mentor colleagues is essential.
The position also requires a flexible, solutions‑focused geoscientist who can adapt to challenges and remain committed to delivering high‑quality results under demanding conditions.
Position Responsibilities
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Interpret diverse 2D and 3D seismic datasets, delivering advanced geophysical analyses that capture full subsurface uncertainty.
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Conduct seismic attribute studies, including AVO/AVA workflows, seismic inversion, modelling, and other quality‑assurance/quantitative‑interpretation techniques.
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Participate as a technical peer in subsurface reviews and cross‑disciplinary workshops.
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Provide technical assurance and contribute to the development and refinement of standardised geoscience workflows.
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Assess exploration opportunities at multiple scales, from regional basin evaluation to play and prospect definition.
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Undertake regional studies, as well as area‑based and asset‑level assessments, to help identify and mature new exploration leads.
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Work closely with partners, contractors, consultants, and subject‑matter experts to ensure alignment with established exploration processes.
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Contribute to the management and optimisation of the regional exploration portfolio.
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Support ongoing expansion and strengthening of the organisation’s upstream activities.
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Offer guidance and mentorship to junior team members, aiding their technical development.
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Collaborate with internal teams to evaluate, trial, and adopt emerging technologies.
Qualifications
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Degree in Geoscience
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Approximately 15+ years of industry experience
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Extensive experience in global and Mediterranean Basin / play‑based evaluations
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Demonstrated ability in prospect identification, maturation, and assessment
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High technical proficiency across varied tectonic settings and reservoir environments
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Proven capability to produce and present high‑quality technical work to senior leadership
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Strong mentoring skills and a commitment to technical excellence
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Solid commercial awareness and understanding of value drivers
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Skilled in a broad range of exploration‑related software applications