Geophysicist Advisor - Egypt

Geophysicist Sr - EG

The Geophysical Advisor for Apache Corporation will be a member of Apache's Geoscience team within our Egypt Asset at the company's Cairo, Egypt office and assigned to the KPC joint venture exploration team. This position will report to the Director of Geophysics. Primary responsibilities include:

• Identify exploration opportunities and fully characterize prospect risks and resource potential
• Mature exploration well proposals by preparing structure maps of all reservoirs, integrating seismic data and appropriate derivatives with all well control
• Provide geophysical support for efficient exploration drilling design and safe drilling operations
• Assist in post-drill lookbacks on all wells
• Collaborate with Development team to hand off newly discovered fields
• Mentor junior staff on proven exploration workflows, tools and methods

Qualifications & Experience The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Proven oil finder with 15+ years oil and gas exploration and development experience
• Previous experience with a major IOC preferred
• M.S. degree or higher
• Experience in Egypt Western Desert petroleum systems a plus
• Advanced competency of predrill assessment of hydrocarbon volumes and risk in various depositional and structural settings.
• Proficient structural analysis and seismic stratigraphy skills
• Understanding of quantitative geophysical products and methods for lithology prediction and structural interpretation
• Ability to make technically and commercially sound recommendations with available information
• Excellent communication skills with a track record of presenting to management
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment as part of an integrated multi-discipline team from concept through implementation.
• Excellent time management skills
• Mature and professional attitude
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Experience with the following software is preferred:
• Petrel and Studio
• GEOX, Spotfire
• Microsoft Office Suite

Competencies The successful candidate should demonstrate and exhibit the following core competencies:

• Communication:
  Writes, speaks, and presents information effectively and persuasively across communication setting
• Results:
  Pursues work with energy, drive, and results orientation to positively impact Apache's business success
• Collaboration:
  
  Works in partnership with others and encourages different perspectives, while building and maintaining trust
• Culture:
  Willingness and ability to align one's behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of Apache

Company Overview Our primary product is energy, and where there is affordable, abundant energy, people are healthier, have access to better education, and are given greater opportunities to elevate their families to higher standards of living. Nearly 3 billion people — roughly one-third of the global population — live without electricity or without clean cooking facilities. We are committed to providing energy in innovative and more sustainable ways to help raise the standard of living for those living in energy poverty and to meet the ongoing demands of people and economies around the world.