Project-based Geologist

Project-based Geologist
Project-based Geologist

Published	Deadline	Location
today	2 Oct	Delft

Job description

TU Delft, Aardyn, Shell and EBN are taking an important step forward in the energy transition and are installing a geothermal source on the TU Delft campus. This source provides both the campus and a number of neighbourhoods in Delft with sustainable heat. A unique project in which a sustainable geothermal source is exploited on the TU Delft campus and at the same time is linked to a major scientific research program at the university.

One of the main objectives of the well is to carry out a detailed site specific characterisation on the geological history and heterogeneities within the subsurface. In order to achieve this, cores will be taken at several depth intervals during the drilling of the injector and producer of the geothermal source.

We are looking for an experienced geologist that will support the science team during implementation of the geothermal source. You will be embedded in the TU Delft team responsible for the scientific components of the geothermal source in the Department of Geoscience & Engineering. You will work in close cooperation with technicians, the core science team and especially the geological expert of the science team.

The project-based geologist will be overseeing and analysing the drilling and coring activities and data of the geothermal well during operations and both document and communicate the progress and data to the science team and the operator’s well-site geologist. During and after operations you will be leading the archiving of geological data and samples, start the analysis such to feed the reservoir geologic model needed for performance analysis.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Oversee the drilling activities (incl. night shifts) – taking operational decisions, within an agreed framework of responsibility.
• Supervise and communicate with junior geologic staff filling 24/7 schedules
• Interpret drilling data (logs, cuttings) as input into building stratigraphy such to start and stop coring, based on well offsets and developing decision tree of how to proceed during execution.
• Supervise labelling and handling of cores and samples and first processing of cores.
• Managing the core and sample storage physically and digital archiving
• Setting up a framework for researchers and others to access the cores
• Analysis of cores and cuttings in concert with log data for lithostratigraphic analysis as feed for the reservoir modelling.
• Processing of data, and collaborating with data manager on ensuring data is preserved and processes for future (re-)use.

Specifications

• 36—40 hours per week
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Delft University of Technology (TU Delft)

Requirements

You have a strong background in geology as MSc or PhD and a proven record in the field preferably with experience in handling and analysing subsurface data and in the field of integrated stratigraphy. Depending on the geologic track record, the position can be filled by a candidate in different stages of their career.

Besides technical expertise, the position requires a high level of organisational and communication skills and enthusiasm to work on the project. You are pro-active and able to navigate through a complex project with various stakeholders, responsibilities and communication needs. A high level of competence in English is required and Dutch is advantageous. Preferably, you have a proven record in (drilling) projects where fast decisions under a lot of pressure have to be made.

Conditions of employment

Fixed-term contract: 1 year.

• A salary according to the Collective Labor Agreement of the Dutch Universities, plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• Based on knowledge and experience the salary range for this position is 3974 – 6181 gross per month, based on 38 hours.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.

Employer
Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

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Department
Faculty Civil Engineering & Geosciences

The Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences (CEG) is committed to outstanding international research and education in the field of civil engineering, applied earth sciences, traffic and transport, water technology, and delta technology. Our research feeds into our educational programmes and covers societal challenges such as climate change, energy transition, resource depletion, urbanisation and the availability of clean water, conducted  in close cooperation with a wide range of research institutions. CEG is convinced that Open Science helps to achieve our goals and supports its scientists in integrating Open Science in their research practice. The Faculty of CEG comprises 28 research groups in the following seven departments: Materials Mechanics Management & Design, Engineering Structures, Geoscience and Engineering, Geoscience and Remote Sensing, Transport & Planning, Hydraulic Engineering and Water Management.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Civil Engineering & Geosciences.

Additional information

For more information about this vacancy, please contact Hemmo Abels, e-mail: H.A.Abels@tudelft.nl or Phil Vardon, e-mail: P.J.Vardon@tudelft.nl .  

For extra context on the geothermal project and the research that is ongoing in this area, please find two interesting links below:

https://geothermiedelft.nl/

https://www.tudelft.nl/citg/over-faculteit/afdelingen/geoscience-engineering/research/geothermal/geothermal-science-and-engineering/

 

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Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 2 October 2022 via the application button and upload your motivation and CV.

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-Employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.

The selection for this vacancy will take place in week 41, the interviews will be held in week 42.