PPFG & Geomechanics Specialist

The Western Hemisphere Pore Pressure and Geomechanics teams are seeking a Pore Pressure / Geomechanics Specialist to join the team in Houston and support bp’s ambitious strategy in the Gulf of America.The successful candidate will support well planning and execution across bp’s brownfield and greenfield developments, appraisal, and exploration activities, while collaborating with global PPFG and Geomechanics teams.This role is an integral part of cross-disciplinary well delivery teams, providing support for well planning and execution through the development of geologically sound and compliant pore pressure, fracture pressure, and wellbore stability models. The specialist will contribute throughout all phases of well planning, including:Early concept developmentDetailed well planningExecution supportPost-well analysisDuring execution, the specialist will collaborate with the Real-Time Operations Center on pressure detection efforts and work closely with subsurface, drilling, and completions teams to safely and effectively execute wells.Key AccountabilitiesPore Pressure & Fracture Pressure ForecastingIntegrate multiple indicators and observations of pressure and fracture gradients within a geological framework to generate pre-drill PPFG forecasts.Use:Seismic velocity pressure analysisOffset well dataMeasured pressuresConnection gasesLog-derived shale pressuresBasin modelsMini-frac/leak-off testsLost circulation eventsReservoir depletion impactsLithology variationsCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize:Drilling fluid type and weightCasing string designCasing setting depthsGeo-hazard mitigation strategiesCommunicate technical findings, risks, and mitigation plans to:Drilling teamsOperations teamsLeadershipCo-ownersGovernment regulatorsOperational SupportProvide operational support for pore pressure detection on complex development and exploration wells.Collaborate with the Remote Operations Center on:Real-time model calibrationKick analysisGas and breathing analysisLoss investigationsFormation integrity test interpretationUpdate PPFG models during drilling operations and recommend:Mud weight adjustmentsDrilling strategy modificationsPotential pressure point locationsOther AccountabilitiesDrilling Geomechanics SupportDevelop wellbore strengthening models and implementation plans for drilling through depleted reservoirs.Contribute to wellbore stability models and minimum mud weight recommendations.Analyze and integrate data from:Log dataDrilling dataCavings analysisImage logsCaliper logsAdditional ResponsibilitiesContribute to:Reservoir design and operating limitsBroaching analysesZonal isolation assessmentsAlternate well designsAbandonment deviation/risk assessmentsParticipate in risk assessments related to:PPFGZonal isolationBroaching risksParticipate in subsurface-related non-productive time (NPT) analyses.Support development and implementation of PPFG and Geomechanics toolkits.Represent bp externally at industry meetings and JIPs.Essential EducationUniversity degree in Engineering, Science, Geoscience, Geomechanics, Mathematics or equivalent experience.Essential CriteriaRelevant oilfield experience in drilling PPFG/geomechanics with an operator or service company.Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse collaborators.Ability to work optimally across multidisciplinary teams and competing priorities.Familiarity with:PPFGGeomechanicsDrilling operationsSubsurface aspects of well planning and executionDesirable QualificationsPrevious PPFG experience with an operator, preferably in deepwater Gulf of America wells.Experience in:Wellbore stabilityFormation pressure integrity testingStrong geology and geophysics background.Experience generating pre-drill PPFG forecasts for offshore development and exploration wells.Awareness of:PetrophysicsBasin modelingProcessing geophysicsReservoir geomechanicsDrilling engineeringRig systemsWell controlSoftware and coding proficiency in:VBAPythonTechlogPetrelWhy join usAt bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits ( https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html) to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.