Principal Exploration Geoscientist

Shell

Houston, Texas, United States
Base: $234,000 - $350,000 py; bonus/equity: not sp...
Fully remote
Integrated exploration evaluation experience
Generating prospect portfolios
Deepwater depositional settings
Shell is seeking a Principal Exploration Geoscientist to join its team in Houston, focusing on the Exploration & Appraisal components of the Hydrocarbon value chain

Job Summary

  • Shell is seeking a Principal Exploration Geoscientist to join its team in Houston, focusing on the Exploration & Appraisal components of the Hydrocarbon value chain.
  • The role involves leading projects, delivering regional play-based evaluations, maturing opportunities to drill, and participating in appraisal workflows.
  • Shell offers a competitive salary range of $234,000 - $350,000 per year, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, pension, 401(k), and generous paid leave.

Matching Summary

Shell is seeking a Principal Exploration Geoscientist to join its team in Houston, focusing on the Exploration & Appraisal components of the Hydrocarbon value chain.

Salary

Base: $234,000 - $350,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pension plan, 401(k) plan, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • integrated exploration evaluation experience
  • generating prospect portfolios
  • deepwater depositional settings
  • regional play-based evaluations
  • lead integrated subsurface evaluations
  • basin scale evaluation
  • exploration mindset

Nice-to-have

  • end-to-end delivery of projects
  • experiment with new workflows
  • learner mindset
  • respect and inclusiveness
  • balance your priorities

Key Requirements

  • Master's or PhD degree in Geoscience preferred
  • 15 years relevant experience
  • proven expertise in seismic interpretation
  • proven expertise in prospect evaluation
  • proven expertise in exploration
  • mastery in at least one of the following areas
  • proficiency in the others
  • legal authorization to work in the US

Work Rights

Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer

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