2020 - Upstream Geophysicist/Imaging Developer Intern - Houston, TX

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Geophysicists can expect to work in at least two very different roles in the first few years at BP. These roles might be in the exploration, appraisal, development, production or research parts of the business. The overwhelming majority of our positions in the US are based in Houston and Anchorage where geophysicists work on a wide variety of technical challenges in support of our North America Gas, Gulf of Mexico Production, Western Hemisphere Exploration, Global Projects, and Subsurface Technology businesses.

Responsibilities are highly variable but typically are to:

• Contribute as a multi-disciplinary team to the planning and execution of at least one well through operations, monitoring real time drilling data against pre-drill prognosis and within the subsurface geomodels. Gain field and operations experience at the well site.

• Participate in a multi-disciplinary effort to evaluate subsurface uncertainty for a prospect / field in exploration, appraisal, development or production.

• Construct a framework structural model (fault and surfaces) to calculate bulk rock volume. Incorporate rock and fluid properties (porosity, net to gross, water saturation, etc) to complete a hydrocarbon in-place volumetric determination and uncertainty analysis for a field.

• Interpret 2D/3D seismic across a prospect or field to define overburden and reservoir horizons, delivering structural contour and fault maps, reservoir and seal isopach maps. Identify key interpretation uncertainties and develop alternative interpretation scenarios. 

• Investigate the variation of seismic attributes and volumes (reflectivity, inverted, AVO data, etc.) to variations in rock properties (porosity, net to gross) in a field.

• Perform wavelet extraction for a 3D seismic volume tying multiple wells and building a single wavelet that is acceptable for the target interval.

• Complete a regional 2D / 3D seismic interpretation using an existing regional geological framework and seismic stratigraphic concepts. Integrate seismic mapping products into regional play fairway maps.

• With support from senior geophysicists, build understanding of fundamental algorithms behind major seismic processing steps (demultiple, velocity estimation, migration, signal processing, VSP) using internal and external tools and methods.

For Imaging Developers responsibilities include:

• With support from senior geophysicists, contribute to the development of computationally demanding seismic processing and imaging workflows/algorithms/codes in service of business priorities.

• Apply good geophysical judgement on the cost/quality curve for algorithm development, with the aim to develop algorithms and computational programs at the right time and quality to address business issues or add new capability.

• Develop/build-on cutting edge ideas and algorithms that either improve the performance or the efficiency or both for key steps in the seismic processing sequence such as, demultiple, velocity estimation, migration, signal processing & VSP. 

• Work collaboratively with STC and HPC staff to identify and help evaluate future opportunities that may provide distinctive and differentiating use of existing resources or investment in emerging hardware or approaches to processing.

• The role also provides an opportunity to work on and test “out-of-the-box” blue sky ideas that may help solve practical seismic imaging challenges.

Houston, TX

Minimum Requirements

• Must have cumulative and major GPA of 3.2 or higher

• On a case-by-case basis, BP will support US Immigration sponsorship for full-time or long-term employment

• Seeking a Master's or PhD degree

Preferred Requirements

• Must be available for a continuous 12 week period for duration of internship

• Majoring in Geophysics or closely related discipline

• Graduating in December 2020 or May 2021

• Internships are not available for students who have completed their degree or who will graduate prior to the conclusion of the internship

As a first step, nothing prepares you better for a career with us than an internship. Our internship program provides hands-on, career-specific experience working full-time, usually during summer breaks. You will work on real projects that deliver tangible benefits and measurable results. You will experience genuine teamwork, and work alongside highly qualified and experienced colleagues, while you work on live projects and operations, using the latest equipment and technology. Summer internships last 12 weeks.

All interns are supported by a line manager who sets your objectives with you and ensures you have the training and equipment to succeed. A detailed and focused appraisal process is essential to ensure that you get the most from your experience. Additionally, you will also be assigned a mentor/buddy who helps network you across BP, discusses your progress and can address any questions you have. Depending on your performance, you could be offered a full-time job following the end of your internship. The internship program also provides many opportunities for networking, social events and professional development.

 

The Upstream segment is responsible for our activities in oil and natural gas exploration, field development and production, as well as midstream transportation, storage and processing. We also market and trade natural gas, including liquefied natural gas, power and natural gas liquids.

We deliver our exploration, development and production activities through five global technical and operating functions:

• The exploration function is responsible for renewing our resource base through access, exploration and appraisal, while the reservoir development function is responsible for the stewardship of our resource portfolio over the life of each field.

• The global wells organization and the global projects organization are responsible for the safe, reliable and compliant execution of wells (drilling and completions) and major projects.

• The global operations organization is responsible for safe, reliable and compliant operations, including upstream production assets and midstream transportation and processing activities.

We optimize and integrate the delivery of these activities across 12 regions, with support provided by global functions in specialist areas of expertise: technology, finance, procurement and supply chain, human resources and information technology.

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