Do you want to play a key role in shaping a new and ambitious E&P company on the Norwegian Continental Shelf?

JAPEX Norge is looking for an Experienced Explorationist able to generate high-quality prospects on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS) with strong technical knowledge and ability to integrate diverse subsurface datasets.

The successful candidate should also demonstrate Norwegian license management experience and competences to evaluate exploration opportunities.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Stavanger. The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about delivering results in a dynamic environment. You will join a multicultural subsurface team of geologists and reservoir engineers, where collaboration, adaptability, ownership and initiative will be key to integration and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a prospect generator, demonstrate creativity identifying and maturing new exploration opportunities.

• Apply geological and geophysical knowledge to evaluate plays and prospects.

  • Integrate and interpret diverse subsurface datasets to identify and mature exploration opportunities.

  • Perform risk evaluations and volume calculations.

• Prepare and deliver APA applications.

• Evaluate exploration farm-in opportunities and prepare clear recommendations.

• Support license work, provide constructive technical input and exploration license management.

• Contribute to strategic decision-making for exploration portfolio growth.

Qualifications and experience

• Master or PhD in Geoscience.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

• Proven experience on the NCS as prospect generator and license management.

• Proficiency in Petrel software.

• Fluent in written and spoken English. 

Personal skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Enjoy working in a multicultural team environment.

• Efficient, dedicated and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership.

• Independent and resourceful, while maintaining transparency and open communication. 

Why join us?  

We offer:

• A stimulating work environment with diverse and talented colleagues.

• The opportunity to shape exploration strategies and be part of building up a new E&P company in Norway.

• A streamlined and fast-paced organization with a direct line to JAPEX headquarters in Tokyo.

• Competitive compensation and benefits. 

If you are a motivated explorationist who enjoys working in a collaborative, international setting and is ready to take on exciting challenges, we would love to hear from you!

JAPEX Norge is a small E&P company with strong growth ambitions. We are a multicultural team of 16 people located downtown Stavanger. The growth is sought through M&A and high-graded and selective exploration. The Company has ownership in producing and development assets in Norway and is owned by Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., a Tokyo listed company. JAPEX has positioned Norway as one of its main target areas for long-term growth. 

Japan Petroleum Exploration Co., Ltd. (JAPEX) is a Tokyo-based energy company founded in 1955, carrying out the exploration, development, production, and sale of oil, natural gas, and other energy resources. JAPEX operates both domestically and internationally, managing projects in regions such as North America, Southeast Asia, and Europe.