Geomechanics Research Engineer
Core
Conduct advanced research in geomechanics using numerical modeling and experimental data to solve complex subsurface challenges for oil and gas applications.
Role type
Senior Research Engineer (Geomechanics)
Builds
Numerical models, innovative workflows, and software solutions for completions, injection, production, and reservoir management.
Domain
Energy (Oil & Gas) / Geomechanics / Subsurface Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | research | infrastructure
Required skills
Mechanics of porous media, constitutive models of rock, poroelasticity, poroplasticity, rock physics, multi-scale analytical and numerical modeling, advanced numerical simulation, experimental geomechanics, finite-element methods, Newtonian and non-Newtonian fluid flow, elastic/inelastic/creep deformation, heat transfer, damage and contact mechanics, structural stability, coupled fluid-structure interactions
Preferred skills
Geomechanical modeling tools (ABAQUS, ANSYS, Reveal, VISAGE, Elfen), Mechanical Earth Models (MEM) workflows, technical code development (MATLAB/Python/Julia), deep water injection knowledge
Technologies
ABAQUS, ANSYS, Reveal, VISAGE, Elfen, MATLAB, Python, Julia, HPC environments
Responsibilities
Perform state-of-the-art research in geomechanics including numerical modeling and data integration; explore new concepts and develop innovative workflows; create and implement new tools and software solutions; adapt geomechanics technologies into operational workflows; manage and execute research initiatives; prepare technical presentations and reports; collaborate with global business lines and external institutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with research leadership