Entity:
Production & Operations
Job Family Group:
Subsurface Group
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The Seismic Processing Geophysicist is a member of the Western Hemisphere Seismic Delivery Team (WH-SDT) within Global Subsurface Solutions (GSS). Seismic is a critical technology for unlocking and de-risking subsurface resources, and future success depends on advancing data quality in increasingly complex environments.
The WH-SDT builds and delivers high-density, rich-azimuth acquisition programmes and applies advanced signal processing, velocity model building (including FWI), and imaging technologies to deliver high-quality, workstation-ready seismic products. The team operates across bp’s Western Hemisphere assets and offers an environment suited to delivery-focused professionals who want to deploy technology and take ownership of projects.
WH-SDT handles seismic acquisition and processing programmes across the Americas and Caribbean, with a strong emphasis on ocean bottom node (OBN) acquisition, including ultra-long offset sparse 3D for basin-scale exploration and high-density 3D/4D developments across the oil and gas value chain.
This role will be based remotely from the core WH-SDT hub. As such, it requires a high degree of self-direction, accountability, and the ability to work independently while remaining fully connected to the wider team. The successful candidate will proactively demonstrate modern collaboration tools and communication approaches to maintain alignment, share knowledge, and sustain strong working relationships across locations.
The role is accountable for delivering high-quality seismic processing outcomes and for driving innovation through contractor engagement and collaboration with bp’s Seismic Technology organisation.
Most seismic imaging projects are driven through external contractors. The role involves full lifecycle project management—from technical design and procurement through quality assurance to final delivery—alongside selective hands-on processing using bp proprietary and third-party tools. This hands-on contribution will typically focus on data integrity, modelling, concept testing, and deployment of new technologies.
The Seismic Processing Geophysicist serves as the primary technical interface between WH-SDT and asset geophysicists at the project level, ensuring alignment on data quality, processing strategies, and delivery outcomes.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the role also gives to acquisition planning and field data quality assessment, with opportunities for deeper engagement in seismic acquisition as activity evolves.
Active engagement with bp’s assets, regional teams, and Geophysical Discipline leadership is required to maintain interested party alignment. The role contributes to 8Q and 5-year seismic plans, supports engagement with external partners (including assurance of operated-by-others projects), and represents bp’s seismic activities in both internal and external forums.
Coaching and mentoring of junior team members is an integral part of the role, supporting capability development and successful project delivery.
Actively supply to the Western Hemisphere Seismic Processing Squad, including HSSE and team initiatives.
Lead or support contractor-based seismic processing projects, including project management, scheduling and budget tracking, quality assurance and technical oversight, and work scope definition and tender evaluation.
Support seismic acquisition projects by contributing to survey and processing design, advising on data delivery specifications, and assessing and managing field data quality issues.
Perform and/or coordinate hands-on seismic processing using bp toolkits (e.g., Reveal, Sharp Reflections/PreStack Pro, DDS).
Provide technical guidance to asset geophysicists on data quality evaluation and processing strategies.
Ensure application of guidelines through engagement with Geophysical Operations and Seismic Processing Communities of Practice.
Support seismic planning processes (8Q and 5-year plans) and external partner assurance activities.
Operate effectively in a remote and distributed team environment, demonstrating strong self-management while maintaining proactive communication, alignment, and knowledge sharing through digital collaboration tools.
BSc (or higher) in Geoscience, Engineering, or related discipline.
10–15 years proven experience (seismic acquisition, processing, or analysis).
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Collaborative great teammate with effective stakeholder engagement skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a remote or distributed team.
MSc/PhD focused on seismic processing or related discipline.
Significant experience in seismic processing, including contractor QA/QC and hands-on workflows.
Experience with advanced processing techniques (e.g., noise attenuation, demultiple, complex imaging, FWI).
Exposure to a range of acquisition environments (land, towed streamer, OBN; 3D/4D).
Familiarity with contractor processing systems and industry practices.
Established technical network within the geoscience community.
Demonstrated project management capability, with a practical and decisive approach.
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging 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 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!
Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Seismic Acquisition, Seismic Analysis, Seismic Processing
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