Imaging Geophysicist
Houston, TX · On-site
The Seismic Technology team is part of bp's Upstream R&D responsible for driving innovations in ... Geological Reservoir and Storage Unit Modelling, Geophysical surveillance, Integrated Resource ...
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Imaging Geophysicist
Houston, TX · On-site
The Seismic Technology team is part of bp's Upstream R&D responsible for driving innovations in ... Geological Reservoir and Storage Unit Modelling, Geophysical surveillance, Integrated Resource ...
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Do workers at BP get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
85% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
85% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Does BP pay people when they’re sick?
No. Most people don’t get paid when they’re sick.
71% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
71% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
At BP, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
68% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
68% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from BP?
Most people who work part-time can't get health insurance.
92% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
92% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can’t get health insurance
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2025.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at BP?
Most people who work part-time don’t get paid time off.
93% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
93% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from BP affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.
87% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get paid time off at BP?
Some people get paid time off from work.
50% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
50% of people say they don’t get paid time off.
Based on data from 68 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
- 54% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 34% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 2% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers at BP worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
36% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
36% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 44 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do BP workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
50% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How easy is it for BP workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
47% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
47% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at BP?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
43% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
43% of people report it’s hard to get time off.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do BP managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
68% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
68% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do jobs at BP spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
33% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
33% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at BP?
Some people find it hard to take sick days.
45% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
45% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Is a BP job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
68% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
68% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2026.
Is working at BP good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
45% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
45% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 56 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and July 2026.
Do people at BP feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
69% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at BP get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
53% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
53% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Is it stressful to work at BP?
Most people feel stressed out here.
68% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
68% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at BP enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
72% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 61 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people at BP recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
52% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at BP?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people get support to advance at BP?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 65% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
In the last year, 65% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 66 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do people think BP’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
78% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how BP is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
69% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
69% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
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BP rating
5.4
Based on 187 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
64th of 75 rated oil and gas companies
Job description
Entity:
Technology
Job Family Group:
Subsurface Group
Job Description:
About us
Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We're always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world's leading energy company!
Imaging Geophysicist
We are looking for a seismic imaging geophysicist who is passionate about solving complex subsurface imaging problems for bp's upstream business. Join us if you are innovative, love problem solving, and have experience in imaging technology R&D and application. You will collaborate with some of the industry's foremost imaging experts in the Seismic Technology team, a recognized leader in advancing seismic acquisition and digital imaging technologies. The Seismic Technology team is part of bp's Upstream R&D responsible for driving innovations in upstream.
Key Responsibilities
As an Imaging Geophysicist, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, high-impact seismic imaging products and solutions that support bp's upstream oil and gas business. Working in close partnership with assets, regions, the Seismic Delivery Team, and subsurface technology colleagues, you will help advance both R&D innovation and practical applications that improve subsurface understanding, support business decisions, and create measurable value.
You will work on technical challenges such as numerical modeling, seismic inversion, digital signal processing, and field-data applications. The role requires strong analytical and computational skills to develop, test, and apply imaging solutions using large datasets and high-performance computing resources.
Criteria
Skills
Seismic acquisition, seismic processing/imaging, seismic analysis, non-seismic methods, scripting (Python, Bash, Perl etc.), Programming languages (C, C++, CUDA and FORTRAN etc.), source control and management (e.g. Git), scientific visualization, workflow automation and efficiency, algorithms and code development, high performance computing, data analytics.
Why join bp:
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!
Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Basin resource evaluation, Basin resource evaluation, CO2 utilisation and storage, Data Analysis, Depletion and Storage Development Planning, Depositional framework, Fluid Properties, Geodesy and coordinate integrity, Geohazard Assessment, Geological Reservoir and Storage Unit Modelling, Geophysical surveillance, Integrated Resource Progression, Integrated Well Delivery, Non-seismic geophysical methods, Petroleum Systems Analysis, Petrophysical Seismic Lithology and Fluid Prediction, Petrophysical Seismic Reservoir Characterisation, Research and Development, Reserves Estimation and Storage Volume Assessment, Reservoir quality, Resource, Rock Properties Framework, Seismic Acquisition, Seismic Analysis, Seismic Processing {+ 7 more}
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
Technology
Job Family Group:
Subsurface Group
Job Description:
About us
Our purpose is to bring together people, energy and markets to power and navigate a changing world. In a time of constant change and possibility we need new talent to pursue commercial opportunities, fueled by world-class insight and expertise. We're always striving for more innovative digital solutions, sustainable outcomes and closer collaboration across our company and beyond, and you could be part of that too. Together we continue to grow as the world's leading energy company!
Imaging Geophysicist
We are looking for a seismic imaging geophysicist who is passionate about solving complex subsurface imaging problems for bp's upstream business. Join us if you are innovative, love problem solving, and have experience in imaging technology R&D and application. You will collaborate with some of the industry's foremost imaging experts in the Seismic Technology team, a recognized leader in advancing seismic acquisition and digital imaging technologies. The Seismic Technology team is part of bp's Upstream R&D responsible for driving innovations in upstream.
Key Responsibilities
As an Imaging Geophysicist, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, high-impact seismic imaging products and solutions that support bp's upstream oil and gas business. Working in close partnership with assets, regions, the Seismic Delivery Team, and subsurface technology colleagues, you will help advance both R&D innovation and practical applications that improve subsurface understanding, support business decisions, and create measurable value.
You will work on technical challenges such as numerical modeling, seismic inversion, digital signal processing, and field-data applications. The role requires strong analytical and computational skills to develop, test, and apply imaging solutions using large datasets and high-performance computing resources.
- Build proficiency with bp's seismic imaging technologies, proprietary processing toolkits, workflows, and computational frameworks.
- Identify opportunities where new imaging methods or workflows can deliver business impact across exploration, appraisal, development, and production.
- Translate research ideas into practical, robust applications to solve real subsurface challenges.
- Support seismic survey design and operations through numerical modeling, field-data analysis, and collaboration with delivery teams and regional stakeholders.
- Collaborate across geophysics, subsurface disciplines, data science, engineering, and other technical areas to integrate imaging solutions into upstream workflows.
- Communicate technical concepts clearly to business units and help shape the future direction of seismic imaging.
- Stay inquisitive, creative, and delivery-focused while sharing learnings and supporting continuous improvement.
Criteria
- 4+ years of applied geoscience experience in the energy industry.
- A MSc or higher qualification in geoscience, engineering or related disciplines.
- Hands-on experience with the latest seismic processing and imaging technology.
- Experience in imaging technology development.
- Proficiency in modern programming languages and compute platforms
- Experience with ML/AI and data analytics a plus!
- Have a curious mind and strong desire to solve complex problems and willingness to learn and adapt.
- Demonstrate good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Skills
Seismic acquisition, seismic processing/imaging, seismic analysis, non-seismic methods, scripting (Python, Bash, Perl etc.), Programming languages (C, C++, CUDA and FORTRAN etc.), source control and management (e.g. Git), scientific visualization, workflow automation and efficiency, algorithms and code development, high performance computing, data analytics.
Why join bp:
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.
There are many aspects of our employees' lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!
Travel Requirement
Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role
Relocation Assistance:
This role is not eligible for relocation
Remote Type:
This position is a hybrid of office/remote working
Skills:
Basin resource evaluation, Basin resource evaluation, CO2 utilisation and storage, Data Analysis, Depletion and Storage Development Planning, Depositional framework, Fluid Properties, Geodesy and coordinate integrity, Geohazard Assessment, Geological Reservoir and Storage Unit Modelling, Geophysical surveillance, Integrated Resource Progression, Integrated Well Delivery, Non-seismic geophysical methods, Petroleum Systems Analysis, Petrophysical Seismic Lithology and Fluid Prediction, Petrophysical Seismic Reservoir Characterisation, Research and Development, Reserves Estimation and Storage Volume Assessment, Reservoir quality, Resource, Rock Properties Framework, Seismic Acquisition, Seismic Analysis, Seismic Processing {+ 7 more}
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.
If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.