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Senior Geoscientist - Technology Research (Energy Solutions)

One of the worlds great energy companies requires a Senior Geoscientist for its advanced energy solutions team within Applied Science. The team looks broadly at energy technology trends, evaluates emerging technologies, identifies, and builds partnerships with technology providers, developing concepts to integrate new technologies into energy systems which create value. A key priority for the role will be developing insight and technology related to the subsurface for Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES).

this opportunity to be Senior Geoscientist with the Technology Research team in Advanced Energy Solutions. The role holder will be responsible for leading subsurface R&D related to subsurface energy storage concepts.

The role:

The role will be significantly outward looking and involve external collaborations with academia, research institutes and other technology partners to bring insight into emerging energy technology.

The role holder will be a scientist or engineer with significant R&D experience in subsurface. A strong candidate for this role will have a strong background in geosciences with practical experience from the energy industry.

Key accountabilities include:

• Perform in-depth evaluation of geological suitability for subsurface energy storage purposes to develop maps of potential asset targets.
• Lead research programmes both internally and with external technology leaders including academia, research institutes and start-ups.
• Direct contribution to experimental design and data analysis.
• Support others eg, I&E Engineering and G&LCE to develop concepts and proposals for technology piloting.
• Support agile squads to assess opportunities and build proposals.
• Support the safe delivery of projects, including driving continuous improvement of HSSE standards and procedures (especially with laboratory and field operations).
• Work collaboratively to identify and prioritise energy integration opportunities. Pro-actively initiate and progress Technology/R&D projects to realise value via technology development & testing, scale-up and commercialisation.

Required Skills

• Industry experience related to the role of subsurface in energy production, storage and/or distribution ideally with research experience in combination with commercial project experience.
• Experience of rock mechanics, salt caverns, reservoir fluid flow/heat transfer modelling, along with understanding of basic scientific and engineering calculations and design, will be desirable.
• Experience in seismic interpretation, log correlation, and salt geology will be desirable.
• Working knowledge of and/or experience in geothermal, subsurface energy storage, and related areas will be highly beneficial, along with the ability to couple operational insight with nimble thinking/research mindset.
• Self-driven, possess excellent interpersonal skills, communicate well within and between teams and other disciplines and be able to work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team, lead and manage delivery by prioritising responsibilities and showing flexibility in response to change.
• Safety advocate, confident to speak up to challenge mistakes or misconceptions and effectively manages activity based on strategic and direct value.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for one of the worlds great energy companies. The salary is a basic circa £75K with an excellent flex benefits package, pension and bonus which takes the overall package well over £110K. This role requires 3 days a week in the West London/Surrey Office with the rest WFH.