Early Capability Structure

Job Role Summary

• The early capability structural interpreter (ECS from here on forward) is expected to possess a broad range of fundamental geoscience skills and have the ability to integrate data, concepts and skills to solve geologic problems across exploration, development production and research functions. Skills required include the ten fundamental skills listed below (mostly Level 1-2) and a basic understanding of internal upstream business terminology, processes and systems. Skills requiring a competent capability (i.e. being capable of working independently and mentor other on the team and provide technical leadership in generating appropriate work products at appropriate timelines) are based on core activities such as making and interpreting maps and cross sections from seismic and well data. Assignments will provide the opportunity to acquire these fundamental skills through on-the-job experience and training. ECS has the ability to function as an expert (involving independent technical work, ability to mentor and influence the team in the area of expertise) in at least one of the four structure focus areas. See the detailed level 3 descriptions for the 4 skill focus areas for the requirements.
• ECS should take an active role in their skill and capability development to meet business needs and are encouraged to self-assess in as many skills and capability milestones as appropriate to accurately reflect their technical capabilities. See the GCO SharePoint for further documentation on career path and milestones.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Primary technical responsibilities will vary depending on job location – E/D/P/R &/or asset stage
• Structure products will need to be fit-for-purpose & delivered on schedule
• Constructing structural frameworks integrating core, wireline log & seismic data to inform play element risking or reservoir characterization
• Apply structural restoration principles & technologies to better inform structural frameworks integrated with play element risking & characterization
• Building capability in structural interpretation including fold & fault interpretation, mobile substrate interpretation, interplay between stratigraphic architecture & timing of structural deformation.
• Active member of a subsurface team responsible for a geologic asset

Expected Level of Proficiency

Review the level of proficiency needed in this Job Role for both Functional Skills and Behavioral Skills.

Proficiency Levels