Geoscience Advisor

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Geoscience Advisor

Seismic Interpretation & AI Model Validatio n

About the Role

Viridien is seeking an experienced Geoscience Advisor to provide independent geoscientific expertise in the evaluation and validation of our Seismic Foundation Model.

This role will serve as a subject matter expert in seismic interpretation, ensuring that AI-generated geological interpretations are technically sound, geologically consistent, and aligned with industry best practices.

The Geoscience Advisor will play a critical role in establishing interpretation benchmarks, evaluating model performance, and providing recommendations to support the continued development and production readiness of AI-driven geoscience capabilities.

This is a highly specialized advisory role focused on geoscientific interpretation, technical validation, and quality assurance , rather than AI model development or training.

Key Responsibilities

Seismic Interpretation & Technical Validation

- Independently interpret seismic datasets to establish objective benchmarks for evaluating AI-generated results.
- Perform blind seismic interpretations prior to reviewing model-generated outputs to maintain independent assessment.
- Evaluate structural interpretations, including fault detection, fault segmentation and linkage, horizon tracking, and salt body delineation.
- Assess stratigraphic interpretations, including seismic facies, depositional systems, channel and fan geometries, sequence boundaries, and unconformities.
- Evaluate the geological accuracy, consistency, and reliability of AI-generated seismic interpretations across different geological settings.

Model Performance Assessment & Quality Assurance

- Develop and apply standardized evaluation criteria to assess the geological validity of model-generated interpretations.
- Evaluate fault geometry, displacement, structural connectivity, and consistency with regional tectonic frameworks.
- Assess seismic facies classification, geobody boundaries, and sequence-stratigraphic relationships.
- Identify interpretation inconsistencies, geological uncertainties, and areas requiring model improvement.
- Provide structured technical assessments and recommendations to support model refinement and production readiness.

Reference Dataset Development

- Establish and maintain high-quality reference interpretation datasets to support ongoing model validation.
- Develop validation datasets representing diverse sedimentary basins, geological environments, and depositional systems.
- Document interpretation methodologies, geological assumptions, and supporting evidence to ensure consistency, traceability, and reproducibility.
- Collaborate with technical stakeholders to establish consistent interpretation standards and performance benchmarks.

Hydrocarbon Indicator Evaluation

- Evaluate potential direct hydrocarbon indicators (DHIs) identified by the model, including seismic amplitude anomalies and AVO responses.
- Assess amplitude conformance to structure, flat spots, downdip terminations, and other potential fluid-related seismic responses.
- Differentiate potential hydrocarbon indicators from lithological effects, tuning, residual multiples, and other seismic artifacts.
- Provide confidence assessments and geological risk evaluations associated with model-identified indicators.
- Support the progressive expansion of DHI validation capabilities as model performance evolves.

Technical Collaboration & Advisory Support

- Partner with geoscientists, AI researchers, and technical teams to provide geological expertise throughout model evaluation.
- Communicate technical findings, interpretation uncertainties, and recommendations to multidisciplinary stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of interpretation quality standards and model acceptance criteria.
- Provide independent technical judgment regarding the reliability and operational readiness of new seismic interpretation capabilities.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications

- Master's degree in Geophysics, Geology, Earth Sciences, or a closely related discipline. PhD preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in exploration or development geoscience within an operator, energy company, or geoscience services organization.
- Extensive hands-on experience in seismic interpretation, including complex fault systems, structural mapping, and stratigraphic analysis.
- Demonstrated expertise in both structural and stratigraphic
- interpretation, including seismic geomorphology, seismic facies characterization, and depositional system analysis.
- Experience interpreting seismic datasets across multiple basins, plays, and geological environments, such as deepwater clastics, shelf environments, sub-salt settings, and carbonates.
- Strong understanding of geological processes, structural frameworks, and sequence-stratigraphic principles.
- Proven ability to produce detailed, structured, and technically defensible geological interpretations and written assessments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience evaluating exploration prospects that subsequently progressed through drilling, with demonstrated understanding of interpretation outcomes and geological risk.
- Strong quantitative interpretation (QI) and direct hydrocarbon indicator (DHI) evaluation capabilities.
- Experience with amplitude analysis, AVO classification, fluid-related seismic responses, and associated interpretation uncertainties.
- Familiarity with seismic interpretation challenges related to lithology-driven amplitudes, tuning effects, low-saturation gas, volcanics, coals, and seismic artifacts.
- Working knowledge of well-to-seismic ties, rock physics, and fluid substitution principles.
- Experience establishing technical interpretation standards, peer-review processes, or quality assurance frameworks.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted seismic interpretation or emerging machine learning applications in geoscience is beneficial but not required.

Our Hiring Process

At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond.

We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

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