Geoscience Director

About Parlym

With over 50 years of engineering expertise, Parlym is a dynamic, forward-looking company that manages ambitious engineering projects across France and internationally. Featuring 2,000 passionate professionals, a turnover of 330 million euros, and a client base of 270, the company delivers turnkey projects in strategic sectors including nuclear energy, energy transition, industry, Oil & Gas, defense, pharmaceuticals, and renewable energy.

The company culture thrives on dynamism, recognized technical excellence, and teamwork to successfully execute complex projects collaboratively.

Role Overview

As part of its expanding activities, KOREG is seeking a Geosciences Director to oversee geology, geophysics, reservoir, and production engineering functions. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, the Geosciences Director is accountable for subsurface understanding and translating it into technical and investment decisions.

The role includes supervision of prospect evaluation, reserves and reservoir characterization, geological and dynamic modeling, and providing geoscience input to development plans and production optimization. The position leads a multidisciplinary team consisting of geologists, geophysicists, reservoir engineers, and production engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead geological and geophysical exploration and evaluation studies.
• Oversee seismic interpretation, prospect generation, and basin analysis.
• Assess exploration risks and resource potential.
• Supervise the development of geological and structural models of fields.
• Ensure integration of well data such as logs, cores, and biostratigraphy.
• Manage reservoir simulation, material balance, and reserves estimation activities.
• Maintain consistency between geological and dynamic models.
• Provide subsurface expertise for field development plans, well positioning, and drilling programs.
• Coordinate well performance optimization with drilling and production teams.
• Lead or validate reserves classification in accordance with SPE-PRMS standards.
• Implement standards, workflows, and QA/QC procedures.
• Manage and develop the subsurface team.
• Represent KOREG with partners, consultants, service providers, and authorities.

Candidate Profile

• Possess over 12 years of professional experience in upstream Oil & Gas geosciences.
• Hold a Master's degree or equivalent in Geology, Geophysics, or Earth Sciences.
• Demonstrate proven experience within an operator company or E&P firm.
• Familiar with exploration, prospect evaluation, and/or field development projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams is highly valued.
• Exposure to West African basins or similar geological settings is a plus.
• Skilled in geological and structural modeling.
• Practical knowledge of software such as Petrel, Eclipse, CMG, or equivalents.
• Solid understanding of SPE-PRMS reserves classification methodologies.
• Capable of integrating and interpreting well and production data.
• Fluent in English; professional proficiency in French is advantageous.

Benefits and Work Environment

• A stimulating workplace that values initiative, technical expertise, and professional growth.
• Engagement in varied and technically challenging projects.
• Continuous company evolution fueled by innovation and training opportunities.
• Work-life balance supported by 12 additional RTT days beyond legal leave.
• Onsite fitness center (PARGYM).
• Social events including team meals, internal activities, and afterwork gatherings.
• Monetary benefits such as referral bonuses and vacation bonuses.
• Meal vouchers and meal allowances.
• Profit-sharing and participation bonuses.
• Active staff committee offering discounts, gifts, and events.
• Structured onboarding, personalized training plans, internal mobility options, and dedicated managerial support.

Recruitment Process

1. Initial phone interview with recruitment team.
2. Interviews with one or more operational managers.
3. Job offer followed by supported integration.

The process aims to be straightforward, swift, transparent, and focused on human interaction.

Health, Safety, Security, and Environment Commitment

At Parlym, safety and responsibility are fundamental. Candidates must commit to adhering to applicable regulations and company documents, ensuring safety, health, hygiene, and environmental protection while contributing to the Group’s QSSE goals.

Ready For a Challenging Opportunity?

Parlym awaits your application to join its ambitious and committed engineering team.