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Overview of OMV

At OMV we produce and market oil and gas, as well as chemical solutions in a responsible way and develop innovative solutions for a circular economy. With Group sale revenues of EUR 17 bn and a workforce of around 25,000 employees in 2020 (incl. Borealis), We are one of Austria’s largest listed industrial companies.
In Chemicals & Materials, OMV, together with its subsidiary Borealis, is one of the world’s leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and a European market leader in base chemicals, fertilizers and the mechanical recycling of plastics. Sustainability is an integral part of OMV’s corporate strategy. We support the transition to a lower-carbon economy and has set measurable targets for reducing carbon intensity.

Sustainability: Our approach

Due to our international activities in Exploration & Production, Refining & Marketing and Chemicals & Materials we can provide interesting and diverse job opportunities with excellent scope for career development. You can learn more about the world of OMV below:

Our business

Your role:

• Provide geological concepts and models for the stochastic & petrophysical modeling workflow of smart hydrocarbon recovery and
• sustainable energy projects in close cooperation with reservoir engineering
• Develop knowledge of stochastic & petrophysical modeling workflows including basic concepts of statistics
• Design, apply and improve stochastic & petrophysical modeling workflows in an integrated team
• SCAL interpretation and integration in various models, from laboratory to model
• Support operating units with respect geoscience applications, characterization and modelling of reservoirs
• Interpret and integrate geological & seismic data using modern workstation tools in subsurface modeling
• Liaise with neighboring disciplines (Geophysics, Petrophysics, Geomechanics, Drilling Engineering, Reservoir Engineering, etc.) and Exploration to unlock synergies across disciplines.
• Provide high quality, consistent project documentation and relevant information for decision making by using state of the art decision
• analysis workflows and software (e.g. CODEC). Completion of technical projects on time, to agreed standards, with full product delivery
• Distribute best practice and modelling workflows developed in OMV group wide
• Participates in OMV´s subsurface quality assurance process e.g. peer reviews and quality assurance for geomodelling under uncertainty

Your profile:

• University degree Master/Diplom in Geoscience
• A minimum 5 years work experience, with good understanding of all elements within Geoscience and their impact on the company wide decision making
• Knowledge of interdependencies, managing workflows with neighboring disciplines
• Good understanding of relevant geology, geophysics, geomodelling and petrophysical techniques including structure mapping and modeling, well log analysis, correlation, structural analysis and construction of geological cross-sections, volumetric calculations and risk analysis
• Good understanding of seismic technologies, seismic interpretation, drilling technology, wireline log data and formation evaluation
• Experience in field (re)development planning and execution is favorable
• Skills with Geo Modelling Software Packages (Petrel), Techlog for petrophysical interpretation and python for coding in Techlog of advantage
• Strong understanding of SCAL Laboratory experiments, QC and uncertainty modelling

What to expect from OMV:

• We believe that we can only evolve and thrive as a company with a highly diverse mix of employees and by ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We have a strong culture of collaboration where Team Spirit, Accountability, Passion, Pioneering Spirit and Performance are key.
• We will encourage you to take on new responsibilities, work across different functions, become involved in new projects, as well as completing international assignments. In return, we have excellent development programs that will help you achieve your career goals and reach your potential. If energy is your life, this is your future!

What OMV can offer you:

• The opportunity to join an internationally renowned company in a fast moving business sector, providing excellent development opportunities
• We offer an attractive compensation package that matches your qualifications and professional experience. The minimum gross annual salary according to the collective agreement amounts to EUR 61,340. Depending on skills and specific experience, over-payment is possible. OMV also offers additional benefits and relocation packages for international moves.
• Place of work: Gänserndorf

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