Senior Development Geologist

Energean is a leading independent, London-listed FTSE 250 exploration and production (E&P) company, with operations spanning Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Africa, and an industry-leading HSE track record. With over 18 years of operational expertise, Energean has grown from its foundations in Greece to become the largest independent E&P operator in the East Mediterranean, evolving into a full-cycle upstream company with a diversified, high-quality portfolio across eight countries.

The Company holds approximately 1 billion boe of 2P reserves, with a reserves life exceeding 18 years and an 81% gas-weighted outlook. Its flagship assets include the multi-TCF Karish, Karish North and Tanin gas developments offshore Israel, alongside a growing pipeline of projects across the EMEA region, supporting energy security in its host nations.
Energean continues to execute a robust growth strategy, advancing major developments such as the Katlan project in Israel, the Irena gas development in Croatia, and upcoming offshore exploration drilling campaigns in Greece (Block 2) and Egypt (EBEN). The Company has also announced its strategic entry into West Africa through its first agreement in Angola, marking a new chapter in its geographic diversification and deepwater capabilities.

Energean is committed to responsible energy development and aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, contributing to global climate goals, while actively supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
As an equal opportunity employer, Energean fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where individuals are valued regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Summary

Energean is looking for a Senior Development Geologist to join its Israel Subsurface team.  Responsibilities include delivery of geological studies and models to support greenfield developments, reservoir management strategies, production planning and well planning projects. 

The successful candidate will be based in Athens and will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, both locally and remotely. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects and meet challenging deadlines, along with proven experience engaging effectively with internal and external stakeholders. Strong communication skills are essential.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct comprehensive geological studies to identify opportunities, guide field development activities, and support effective reservoir management.
• Integrate well log, seismic, core data, petrophysical analysis, and other relevant information into geocellular models for volumetric assessment and optimized reservoir management.
• Collaborate closely with reservoir engineers to ensure the timely delivery of robust production forecasts.
• Identify material opportunities supported by robust geological analysis and progress them through detailed well planning and data acquisition programs, in close coordination with the Well Engineering and Completions team. Provide timely geological support during drilling operations.
• Actively participate in engagements with third-party stakeholders, including Regulators and reserves auditors.
• Mentor and support the development of less experienced members of the Energean development geosciences team.

Qualifications and Experience 

• A minimum of 15 years’ experience working within an Operator on operated assets
• MSc or PhD in Geology or a related field

Skills 

• Highly motivated, proactive individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously and deliver against competing priorities.
• Extensive experience working within multidisciplinary teams, including geophysics, petrophysics, reservoir engineering, well engineering, production, and operations.
• Strong experience supporting drilling operations and the acquisition of formation evaluation data.
• Adaptable and responsive to changing circumstances, with sound commercial awareness.
• Ability to identify key issues and uncertainties impacting the business, and to define workstreams that add project value.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with fluency in English.
• Significant experience in building fit-for-purpose deterministic and stochastic geocellular models using Petrel software.
• Experience managing third-party studies, including core analysis, biostratigraphy and petrophysical studies.
• Good working knowledge of PRMS, with experience in reserves auditing processes.
• Extensive experience in well planning and drilling operations.

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