Principal Petrophysicist

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 Petrophysicist 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 related to well execution support and post-well activity reporting.  The qualified candidate should have substantive experience with offshore well operations execution support. 

This position is reporting 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:

• Oversee planning and execution of safe & cost-efficient formation evaluation programs involving advanced LWD and wireline tools, formation testing/fluid sampling and coring operations
• Perform real-time log data QA/QC and work with operations geologist to provide logging operation recommendations
• Active participant in the cross-functional Well Planning team for execution support and future development well planning
• Perform post-well petrophysical studies, including full integration of all available log, formation pressure, rock and fluid data, oversee work of logging vendors for final post-well deliverables and deliver associated technical reporting
• Plan and execute core analysis programs
• Perform multi-well field studies in support of Reservoir model generation
• Prepare materials and participate in joint venture technical engagements with partner PEMEX
• Collaborate with Houston based geoscience staff for static model petrophysical updates based on well results
• Collaborate with other petrophysicists across the broader Woodside organization
• Meet all project schedules, deliverables, and subsurface milestones as outlined in the subsurface work plans

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Petrophysics, Engineering, Geology, Geophysics, or Physics or Foreign equivalent
• 15+ years of experience working as a petrophysicist for an operator and/or a major service company
• Experience with multi-mineral solver analysis in conventional clastic and carbonate reservoirs
• Experience with advanced logging technology including wireline formation testing and sampling, NMR and capture spectroscopy.
• Knowledge of core analysis methods and core data evaluation
• Experience working with multi-discipline geoscience and reservoir engineering teams to provide calibrated petrophysical input to static and dynamic reservoir models
• Knowledge of Techlog software is a plus. Familiarity with other software (IP, Geolog etc) is also beneficial
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Proven ability to present clear and concise technical summaries for internal and external stakeholders
• Previous offshore operations experience is required 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

Recognition & Reward:

• 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 CST on Friday, May 26, 2025.

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

Proficiency in English is required

Resumes are required to be submitted in English

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