Quantitative Interpretation Specialist

BHP Billiton is all about smart technology, innovation and great talent. If you want a challenging career and a chance to explore resource opportunities as well as your ambitions, we're the company for you. Think ahead. Think BHP Billiton. BASIC PURPOSE

Member of Quantitative Interpretation team. Responsible for QI analysis of prospects and fields. Conduct the required computer and theoretical analysis, to determine the risk and volumetric uncertainty, based on seismic and controlled source EM data. ACCOUNTABILITIES

Quality of quantitative interpretation work This might includes: (1) petrophysical trending, (2) stochastic AVO prediction, (3) stochastic wavelet derivation, (3) wavelet decomposition, (4) integrated risk analysis, (4) stochastic model based inversion, (5) analysis of CSEM data

Dev of technical ability to do quantitative interpretation work as outlined above. BEHAVIOURAL & LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Understand and display awareness of the importance of the key attributes of the BHP Billiton Leadership Model:

Vision

Accountability

Credibility

Action Orientation

Communication

Collaboration

Judgement

Feedback & Recognition

Action Additional Position Specific Qualities that impact overall effectiveness:

Technical communication skills.

Personal integrity, a desire to deliver on promises ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist geoscientists in quantitative analysis and related applications;

Provide support to asset teams on the application of appropriate Quantitative Interpretation technology, techniques and methods of analysis.

Develop personal knowledge of quantitative interpretation workflows and technology.

Develop and maintain networks and relationships with key persons within BHPBilliton Petroleum. AUTHORITY & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Section Leader, Quantitative Interpretation

Chief Geoscientists

Vice President, Technology

Asset Team members, Exploration, Appraisal, Dev & NV

IT Personnel EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Master or PhD (preferred) in Geophysics, Mathematics, or Physics

Experience & Technical Competencies

5 to 10 years professional technology experience in QI application

Understanding of probabilistic methods preferred

Willingness to develop understanding and drivers of E&P business

Ability to develop project management skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to develop business analytical skills

Languages

English Fluent

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This position is eligible for the BHP Billiton Employee Referral Program.

Internal employees and their referrals will be given first priority until the candidate pool is narrowed and second round interviews have commenced. The position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified; (this may be prior to the posted "close date"). Please apply or make your referral ASAP.