Geoscience Technician Job in The Woodlands 77380, Texas US
Talisman Energy Services Inc. (TESI) is a services company located in The Woodlands, Texas. TESI is a subsidiary of Talisman Energy Inc., a diversified, upstream oil and gas company with headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. TESI provides various support services to Talisman Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries globally. Talisman Energy Inc. and its subsidiaries are committed to the health, safety, and security of their employees, contractors, and communities; and work to ensure their operations are carried out safely, in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. Talisman Energy Inc. is included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (North America) and its Company shares trade on the Toronto and New York Stock Exchanges as TLM. Visit Talisman Energy Inc. on the internet at www.talisman-energy.com.
Job Title: Geoscience Technician
Req ID: 1901
Location: Houston, United States
Employment Type: Permanent
Closing Date: March 13, 2011
Department Overview:
Talisman Energy Services Inc is an affiliate of Talisman Energy Inc. Based in Houston; Talisman Energy Services Inc. is growing its deep water discipline and is seeking for an experienced Geoscience Technician to work on a team of geophysicists and geologists in support of our Sierra Leone asset.
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
As a member of the West Africa exploration team, the successful candidate will work in a multi-disciplined team environment with various geoscientists. You will use your technical skills to support the exploration and appraisal programs.
This role will be responsible for:
- Provide support for Oracle 9, Unix, Linux and PC-based GG applications.
- The ideal candidate will have experience and/or proficiency with the following applications:
- Oracle 9/Unix / Linux:
- Geoframe IESX 4x
- Paradigm
- Petrosys
- Geolog
- HampsonRussell
- LogM
- PC
- Petrel
- ArcMap / ArcGIS
- Geolog
- BasinMod
- Powerpoint
- Oracle 9/Unix / Linux:
- Manage connectivity / license issues with geoscience software
- Preference will be given to those with experience with GeoFrame IESX and Petrosys
- Implement Document and Data Management systems for both server and PC-based data
- Manage and optimize software licensing, maintenance and purchasing
- Provide software and hardware evaluations
- Liaise with I.T. to ensure provision of suitable hardware to run applications now and in the foreseeable future.
- Load 2D / 3D seismic, interpretation and well data
- Maintain spatial database
- Assist in management of software training.
- Support and interface with existing technological staff
Qualifications:
- Computing Science degree or diploma combined with petroleum geoscience background
- At least 5 years experience working in an integrated I.T. and Geoscience environment for service or oil company
- Experience of working with multi-disciplinary subsurface exploration teams to deliver projects on schedule to tight deadlines
- Experience with server and PC-based data and document management
- Good communication, organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills
- Good analytical skills, attention to detail and accuracy
Additional Information:
- Only candidates who are legally permitted to work in the USA will be considered.
- Relocation will be provided for the successful candidates if required.
- This position is eligible for a referral bonus
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