Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ) Project
Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ) is one of the UK’s most ambitious decarbonisation projects, transforming depleted gas fields in the East Irish Sea into a world‑class carbon storage hub.
THE OPPORTUNITY – GEOLOGIST/GEOPHYSICIST
Delivers specialist subsurface activities to achieve Spirit Energy’s strategic objective of commercialising carbon storage in the South Morecambe and North Morecambe carbon stores.
Location: Aberdeen
Duration: 1 year contract
Contract Type: PAYE
Responsibilities
* Static geological modelling.
* Geomechanical modelling.
* Containment Risk Assessment updates.
* Preparation of carbon storage development plan.
* Preparation of monitoring plan.
* Corrective measure plan.
* Post‑closure planning including decommissioning, post‑closure monitoring and handover plan.
* Manage the interface with supply chain partners for specialist technical inputs and studies (microbial, fault seal, etc.).
* Support the subsurface work programme(s) and ensure the company meets its NSTA carbon storage license commitments and deadlines while remaining aligned with the priorities and constraints of the business.
* Support work to successfully secure a carbon storage permit aligned with the requirements of the MNZ project portfolio.
* Maintain technical alignment with wells, above ground and commercial aspects of the proposed development.
* Promote Spirit Energy with stakeholders, including at conferences and other events, to build awareness and confidence in the technical competence of the business.
* Any other associated duties as reasonably required.
Qualifications
* Deep subsurface technical subject matter expertise in geology and/or geophysics pertaining to carbon storage development.
* Recognised and trusted industry expert.
* Good understanding of the UK carbon storage regulatory regime including licensing, work programme fulfilment and permit application and award.
* Educated to degree level, ideally MSc in a relevant discipline such as Geophysics or Earth Science.
Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK and outline notice period / availability to start. Provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation when applying.
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