Principal Geologist

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

Woodside Culture

We recognise that a key contributor to our success is an inclusive culture that promotes diversity and a sense of belonging.

Flexible work arrangements including part-time hours or partial work-from-home options will be considered – please indicate on your resume if you wish to be considered for a position with flexible working arrangements.

About the Role:

An experienced Geologist is needed within the Trion organization to work collaboratively within the multi-discipline teams to conduct technical evaluations in support of development planning & execution and production. The immediate areas of focus will be mainly related to well contingency planning, well execution support and post-well activity coordination.  The qualified candidate should have substantive experience with subsurface well planning, well execution support and production geology. 
This role will report to the Trion subsurface manager role. It is a full-time position based in Mexico City, Mexico where most of the team will be located with additional subsurface team members within the Houston Texas, USA office.    
 

Duties & Responsibilities:

•    Collaboration with subsurface team to support well contingency planning for development wells 
•    Support development well planning refinements based on reprocessed seismic data
•    Support the operations geologist during the drilling campaign 
•    Develop and maintain integrated geology work plans and business priorities in conjunction with other team geologists
•    Prepare materials and participate in joint venture technical engagements with partner PEMEX
•    Collaborate with Houston based geoscience staff for static model updates based on well results 
•    Support building processes and systems ahead of the drilling campaign start for efficient delivery of tight timeline regulatory requirements for development wells as well as internal & partner communications
•    Coordinate subsurface QA/QC of well data in compliance with post well reporting government and company regulations and requirements

Skills & Experience:

•    Minimum degree qualification in a Geoscience discipline (Geology or Geophysics)
•    15+ years’ experience in geology role within the upstream oil and gas industry and experience working within a multi-disciplinary subsurface team.
•    Excellent collaboration skills and strong integrator of information and analysis across multiple disciplines 
•    Proven track record of well planning and execution during drilling and completion operations
•    Working experience with various projects ranging from development to late production is preferred
•    Experience in building and updating static model for greenfield and brownfield developments 
•    Understanding of static to dynamic model integration
•    Ability to provide production geology insights to well performance and surveillance results.
•    A high level of attention to detail and ability to work and manage large data sets 
•    Proven ability to present clear and concise technical summaries for internal and external stakeholders
•    Previous offshore and deepwater operation experience is preferred 
•    Spanish & English required

Key Leadership Capabilities

• Demonstrate excellent people development skills and foster an inclusive environment
• Strong interpersonal and engagement skills
• Strong teamwork / collaboration skills
• Mentoring and coaching skills

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Proficiency in English is required

Resumes are required to be submitted in English

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Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Friday, May 9, 2025.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.