Geophysicist in Crawley

About Us: SLB is a global technology company driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. We develop pioneering technologies that expand access to energy while addressing one of the world’s greatest challenges: meeting growing energy demand while reducing emissions. Our purpose is to decarbonise the fossil fuel industry and accelerate the transition to a new energy landscape, ensuring progress for people and the planet on the journey to net zero and beyond.

The Digital Services group delivers advanced digital geoscience support by integrating industry-leading software, data analytics, and cloud technologies to optimise subsurface workflows. We work closely with geoscientists, engineers, and data specialists across the full project lifecycle, from data integration and modelling to uncertainty analysis and digital asset management.

Our team specialises in deploying and supporting platforms such as Petrel, while developing bespoke digital workflows for seismic interpretation, reservoir characterisation, and subsurface modelling. We provide hands-on consultancy, troubleshooting, and training to help clients maximise the value of their digital investments across oil & gas, carbon capture and storage (CCS), geothermal, and emerging energy sectors.

Collaboration is central to our approach. Based in the UK but connected across Europe, our digital experts work alongside geoscience and engineering teams to enable rapid technology deployment, agile problem-solving, and high-quality client delivery. This collaborative environment fosters innovation and ensures scalable, standards-aligned solutions that respond quickly to evolving industry needs.

If you are passionate about digital transformation and subsurface innovation, the Digital Services team offers a dynamic and supportive environment to grow your career at the forefront of the energy transition.

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom (Hybrid position)

Start Date: ASAP

Job Summary: An experienced Geophysicist who serves as a key technical partner to subsurface experts and customers, both remotely and at customer sites. This role involves designing specialised solutions for complex subsurface challenges and actively collaborating within multidisciplinary teams across the organisation and with customers.

The Geophysicist will deliver technical instruction and certified training in Petrel software, leading geophysics workflow optimisation and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include guiding clients through interpretation workflows, model construction, and workflow adoption in digital platforms. The position also offers opportunities to contribute to technical projects in Oil & Gas, CCS, geothermal and emerging new energy sectors, such as CCS site screening, uncertainty analysis, and process improvement.

The ideal candidate brings expertise in Petrel geophysical software, outstanding problem-solving abilities, and strong client-facing and presentation skills, ensuring client satisfaction and the advancement of internal tools and methodologies. Involvement in professional societies and technical conferences is encouraged to maintain industry leadership.

This position reports to a technical team lead and frequently collaborates with international and cross-functional teams.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide technical support to subsurface experts on geophysical workflows and Petrel software usage.
• Assist customers directly, both remotely and in-office, in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Develop novel solutions for recurring or complex support requests.
• Collaborate with technical sales, management, and cross-functional teams to address client needs.
• Deliver training sessions and support materials on Petrel and domain geophysical topics.
• Participate in the maintenance and improvement of internal support processes, tools, and documentation.
• Contribute to user adoption of software updates and assist with template creation.
• Support clients transition to digital platforms and collaborate with data teams.
• Maintain professional development through involvement in technical societies and conferences.

Requirements:

• Minimum of five years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of geophysical and subsurface workflows, with hands-on practical experience highly preferred.
• MSc in Geophysics is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of Petrel software is essential.
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed.
• Demonstrated capability to work effectively both independently and within teams.
• Proven track record in technical problem-solving, confidently delivering presentations, and providing high-quality training and support services.

Why SLB?

• Dynamic work environments: The strength of our culture means you’ll work in a fast-paced, supportive work environment. We offer hybrid working with a combination of on-site & home working days to achieve the right work-life balance and allotted time for participating in volunteering and sustainability efforts.
• Developing future leaders: Our people often go on to become leaders here or in the wider industry. Over 90% of our executive team joined SLB at the beginning of their careers.
• Borderless careers: Our approach to career building means you’ll have dedicated systems and an open honest dialogue with managers and HR helping you develop your career with potential opportunities across regions, functions and businesses.
• Women in technology: Diversity is a key part of our success and we have had a major focus on gender balance for nearly 25 years.
• Career Advancement, Learning and Development: We provide continuous growth opportunities through a combination of learning and experience. SLB strives to identify talent early and to provide opportunities for those employees who demonstrate exceptional performance and the potential to progress to higher levels within the organization.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.