Graduate Petroleum Engineer

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About Us
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Ithaca Energy is a leading full cycle exploration and production company headquartered in Aberdeen, Scotland. The business has built a diverse and high value portfolio of operated and non-operated assets across the Northern & Central North Sea and West of Shetland.
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We are a dynamic and ambitious business on a rapid growth journey, recognising that the energy industry is entering a new era. As we move towards energy transition, our commitment to the North Sea is unwavering.
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As a leading North Sea Operator, we are an agile and driven business, taking a pragmatic approach to oil & gas production through innovative thinking and advanced technologies. Our goal is to maximise value through the safe, efficient and responsible production of our assets.
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Success is dependent on our talent, and, with bold and inspired people, we will create a workplace that is diverse and equitable, building a culture of collaboration and inclusion.

​Position Overview

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​Ithaca Energy is accepting applications for the position of Graduate Petroleum Engineer, working within the Subsurface Department. The successful candidate will provide technical support in petroleum/reservoir engineering activities across operated assets and projects.  This position offers exposure to subsurface workflows, modelling and field development planning while building foundational skills under supervision.

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​Responsibilities

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​Assist in data gathering and analysis of well and reservoir performance (pressure, production, fluid properties).

• Support reservoir modelling and simulation tasks, including history matching and uncertainty analysis.
• Contribute to production forecasting and reserves estimation under guidance.
• Participate in integrated subsurface studies with geoscientists, petrophysicists, production engineers and drilling engineers.
• Help prepare technical documentation and presentations for internal and external reviews.
• Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and company policies in all activities.
  

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Qualifications and Experience

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• Bachelor's degree in Petroleum Engineering or related discipline (Master's preferred but not essential).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and willingness to work in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proactive attitutde and eagerness to learn.
• Familiarity with reservoir engineering principles and industry standard software tools (e.g. Eclipse, T-Nav, MBAL, Prosper) desirable.
  
• With a high level of drive, the ideal candidate will be a self-starter that can take direction and work autonomously, ideally solution focused
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to communicate / interact at different levels across the organisation.
• This role is based in Aberdeen with occasional travel to operational sites.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

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What we can offer

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We offer a structured graduate programme with mentoring and exposure to field development planning, reservoir surveillance and enhanced recovery techniques.  Training in industry-standard software and workflows.  Opportunity to rotate across subsurface disciplines to broaden experience and understanding.

• Unique On-the-job training with opportunities to develop wider technical and project delivery skills, across the business, by working alongside experienced technical professionals.
• With a strong mentoring culture, with each graduate assigned a technical mentor to ensure they are supported in their personal and professional development.
• Specialist/business skills training and a formal development plan to help you reach your full potential.
• Support with your journey to becoming a chartered engineer.
• Opportunity to work offshore on our assets and at vendor sites, where applicable.
• A challenging and supportive environment
• An opportunity to carve a career within the business.

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We are committed to building a diverse organisation with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better we are.​We recognise you may not fulfil every criteria but if you meet most of them, please apply.

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