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Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ)
Morecambe Net Zero (MNZ) is one of the UK’s most ambitious decarbonisation projects, transforming depleted gas fields in the East Irish Sea into a world-class carbon storage hub. By safely capturing, transporting, and permanently storing CO₂ from heavy industry, MNZ will play a vital role in helping the UK achieve its net zero targets while supporting thousands of skilled jobs across the country.
The Opportunity – Subsurface Lead
Manages the work activities of a mixed-discipline subsurface team to achieve Spirit Energy’s strategic objective of commercialising carbon storage in the South Morecambe and North Morecambe carbon stores. Responsible for team leadership, integration, and fostering a purpose-driven culture.
- Location: Aberdeen
- Duration: 1 year contract
- Contract Type: PAYE
- Day Rate: TBC
For your application to be progressed, please ensure you provide a PAYE day rate banding expectation. Please only apply if you have existing right to work in the UK. Please outline notice period/availability to start.
And Now for the Technical Bit…
In role, you will be required to:
- Efficient and effective multi-discipline team leadership to deliver all subsurface aspects of the MNZ carbon storage project(s).
- Deliver the subsurface work programme(s) and ensure that the company meets its NSTA carbon storage license commitments and deadlines, whilst remaining aligned with the priorities and constraints of the business.
- Deliver all necessary work to successfully secure a carbon storage permit aligned with the requirements of the MNZ project portfolio.
- Ensure high levels of technical competence across the subsurface team and that subsurface work is executed to high quality.
- Manage the interface with supply chain partners.
- Maintain a proactive and trusted relationship with the NSTA.
- Ensure high quality reporting and knowledge retention within the business as the MNZ projects(s) progress through different phases.
- Coordinate subsurface technical peer review, audit, due-diligence, and assurance activities including those mandated by NSTA and DESNZ.
- Maintain technical alignment with wells, above ground, and commercial aspects of the proposed development.
- Promote Spirit Energy with stakeholders, including at conferences and events, to build awareness and confidence in technical competence of the business.
- Deliver specific technical scopes depending upon the background and skills of the candidate relative to other members of the Technical Team.
- Any other associated duties as reasonably required.
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About You
To be successful in this role, we are looking for:
- A breadth of understanding of subsurface disciplines including Geophysics, Reservoir Engineering, and Geology.
- Deep subsurface technical subject matter expertise in carbon storage.
- A recognised and trusted industry expert.
- Expert level understanding of the UK carbon storage regulatory regime including licensing, work programme fulfillment, and permit application and award.
- Significant capabilities in leading people.
- Educated to degree level, ideally MSc in a relevant discipline such as Geophysics or Earth Science.
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About Us
We are a truly pioneering energy transition company with a portfolio and ambitions that span the breadth of the energy transition. We’re continuing to break new ground, collaborating and thinking differently. We’re proud of our heritage. With more than 30 years of production, we’re maximising the potential of our existing assets and substantial gas reserves in the UK and Netherlands. Above all, we live by our commitment to safety in everything we do.
Our portfolio is predominantly gas (96%), providing vital, primary energy to fuel our homes and businesses in the UK and Europe. Our strategy is focused on:
- Safely delivering production from our existing assets.
- Meeting and de-risking our decommissioning obligations.
- Exploring strategic energy transition opportunities from our existing assets.
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