Geomechanics Engineer (3-6 month contract)

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Geomechanics Engineer to join a large international service company on a 3‑6 month contract in Australia. The role will support exploration and production (E&P) projects by providing advanced geomechanical analysis and real‑time wellbore stability monitoring.

Key responsibilities

• Develop geomechanical models including in‑situ stress, geopressure and 3‑D earth models.
• Monitor wellbore stability in real time and perform pre‑drill and post‑drill analyses.
• Interpret logs, conduct rock testing and characterise formations for evaluation.
• Provide production support covering sand production, casing integrity and hydraulic fracturing design.
• Assess reservoir geomechanics such as fault reactivation, cap‑rock integrity and enhanced oil recovery scenarios.
• Apply expertise to shale gas, tight gas, heavy‑oil, CCS or injection projects.
• Utilise Flac3d for numerical simulations and model validation.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years of experience in geomechanics within the oil & gas sector.
• Proven track record on E&P projects in Australia or similar environments.
• Hands‑on experience with CCS or injection projects is highly desirable.

Required skills

• Geomechanical modelling (in‑situ stress, geopressure, 3‑D earth models)
• Wellbore stability monitoring and analysis
• Log interpretation, rock testing and formation characterisation
• Sand production, casing integrity and hydraulic fracturing support
• Fault reactivation, cap‑rock integrity and EOR assessment
• Flac3d software proficiency