Principal, Disciplinary Engineering and Science - Geoscience & Petroleum
Are you passionate about being part of a successful team?
Would you like the opportunity to work for a world class oilfield services company?
Join our team!
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated person with a strong background in Geophysics, Asset Evaluation, and Due Diligence Studies to support oil and gas, energy, and subsurface consulting projects. The successful candidate will combine technical expertise with proven project management capabilities to lead multidisciplinary teams, evaluate upstream assets, conduct commercial and technical due diligence, and provide strategic recommendations to clients, investors, and stakeholders.
The role requires strong technical judgment, business acumen, and the ability to manage complex studies from inception through delivery while maintaining the highest standards of quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.
Partner with the best:
As a Principal, Disciplinary Engineering and Science, you will be responsible for:
Technical Leadership
Lead and execute integrated subsurface evaluations utilizing geophysical, geological, petrophysical, reservoir engineering, and production data.
Interpret and integrate seismic, well, and field performance data to assess hydrocarbon potential and asset value.
Provide technical oversight for asset evaluations covering exploration, appraisal, development, and producing assets.
Review reserves and resources estimates in accordance with industry standards and reporting guidelines.
Identify uncertainties, risks, opportunities, and value drivers associated with upstream energy assets.
Due Diligence & Asset Evaluation
Lead technical due diligence studies for mergers and acquisitions (M&A), farm-ins/farm-outs, investments, financing, and asset divestments.
Evaluate field development plans, reserves, production forecasts, and subsurface risks.
Assess data quality, technical assumptions, development concepts, and project economics.
Prepare independent assessments and recommendations for investors, operators, financial institutions, and regulatory stakeholders.
Support commercial teams in asset screening and investment decision-making.
Project Management
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and schedule.
Develop project execution plans, resource requirements, risk registers, and stakeholder communication plans.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams comprising geophysicists, geologists, reservoir engineers, production engineers, and economists.
Monitor project progress and proactively manage technical and commercial risks.
Ensure compliance with company quality assurance procedures and project governance requirements.
Client & Business Development Support
Act as a primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution.
Participate in proposal preparation, technical presentations, and client workshops.
Support business development activities by identifying new opportunities and maintaining strong client relationships.
Contribute to thought leadership, technical publications, and industry conferences.
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will:
Education
Master's Degree (minimum requirement) in Geophysics, Geoscience, Earth Sciences, Petroleum Geoscience, or a related discipline.
Experience
Minimum 15+ years of experience in the oil and gas, energy consulting, or upstream petroleum industry.
Demonstrated experience in:
Asset evaluation studies
Technical and commercial due diligence studies
Reserves and resources assessments
Field development planning support
Integrated subsurface studies
Project management of multidisciplinary teams
Technical Competencies
Strong understanding of:
Seismic interpretation and geophysical analysis
Geological and reservoir characterization
Reserves and resource evaluation methodologies
Uncertainty and risk assessment
Petroleum economics and value assessment
Upstream asset lifecycle management
Familiarity with industry standards and reporting frameworks.
Experience using industry software for geoscience interpretation and integrated asset evaluation.
Project Management Skills
Proven ability to manage complex projects and multidisciplinary teams.
Strong planning, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing client-facing consulting assignments.
Knowledge of project management methodologies and best practices.
Key Competencies
Strategic thinking and commercial awareness
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent report writing and presentation skills
Client relationship management
Leadership and team coordination
Negotiation and influencing skills
Risk management and decision-making
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Preferred Certifications
PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent project management certification.
Professional memberships with relevant industry organizations (SEG, EAGE, SPE, AAPG, etc.).
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Principal, Geoscience & Petroleum, Disciplinary Engineering and Science