Join Stratum Reservoir as Senior Geomechanics Specialist

Stratum Reservoir is a global leader in geoscience laboratory services, specializing in the analysis and interpretation of rocks and fluids for the oil and gas industries.

We are now looking to hire for the following position:

Senior Geomechanics / Rock Mechanics Specialist

Stratum Reservoir is expanding its Wellbore Productivity Laboratory in Stavanger and is seeking an experienced Geomechanics / Rock Mechanics Specialist to strengthen our growing team.

Our laboratory combines formation damage, production chemistry and geomechanics capabilities, providing support to operators and service companies worldwide.

This is a unique opportunity to help build one of Europe's most advanced wellbore productivity laboratories.

About the Role:

You will take a leading role in developing and executing laboratory studies related to:

• Stress sensitivity

• Sand production

• Completion damage

• Reservoir geomechanics

• Produced water reinjection (PWRI)

• Coupled flow and geomechanical testing

• Formation Damage

You will work closely with laboratory scientists, engineers and clients to design, execute and interpret specialised testing programs.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and perform geomechanics and rock mechanics laboratory testing

• Operate and develop triaxial test systems

• Interpret geomechanical test results

• Support coupled flow and stress experiments

• Prepare technical reports and client presentations

• Develop new testing methodologies

• Provide technical input to proposals and business development activities

• Support internal R&D projects

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates with:

• MSc in Geomechanics, Petroleum Engineering, Rock Mechanics, Geoscience or similar

• Experience with laboratory testing of reservoir rocks

• Knowledge of stress sensitivity and sand production mechanisms

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Desirable Experience

• Norwegian language

• Sand control

• Core analysis

• Formation damage

• Digital rock analysis

• Programming and data analysis tools

Personal Qualities

• Is self-motivated and takes ownership of their work

• Will enjoy working in a hands-on laboratory environment

• Has a proactive approach to problem solving

• Is organized and detail-oriented

• Thrives in a growing and dynamic team

• Has a continuous improvement mindset

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape a growing technical department

• Modern laboratory facilities

• Diverse international projects

• Strong technical team with extensive industry experience

• Close interaction with operators and service companies

• Competitive compensation package

• An opportunity to help build and shape a new laboratory capability

• A varied and technically challenging role

• Exposure to leading-edge production chemistry and reservoir laboratory projects

• A collaborative and supportive working environment and great colleagues.

• Good insurances through DNB – Occupational hassard, group life, illness, accidents, and health insurance.

• Good insurances through IF Europeiske – travels through work and private travels.

• Pension scheme through Gjensidige.

• Loyalty days – Extra holiday days after a set number of employment years.