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Principal Geologist

Job in Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar
Listing for: QatarEnergy Qatarization
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-26
Job specializations:
  • Energy/Power Generation
    Oil & Gas
  • Science
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 600000 - 1000000 QAR Yearly QAR 600000.00 1000000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: PRINCIPAL GEOLOGIST

Primary Purpose of the Job

Collaborating with multi-disciplinary project teams and peers to provide geological support for all exploration activities and studies across QATARENERGY’s International non-operated assets. Activities will include new venture opportunity screening, prospect & lead evaluation, drilling preparation & monitoring and integrated geoscience studies to QAQC operator’s work supporting Venture decisions and seeking QATARENERGY management approval. Additional key responsibilities include NOJV Asset Management such as support of submission of Annual Business Plans, Scorecards, upkeep of Venture Risk registers, timely update of Senior Management on TCM and OCM Asset recommendations and influencing the Operators’ plans to align with Qatar Energy’s preferred position, specifically on synergies and cost savings where applicable.

Coordination and representation of the company in all technical meetings, ownership of the minutes documenting Qatar Energy’s position, fostering respectful communication and knowledge exchange and providing support for continuous improvement to the assets/regions assigned.

Required Experience and Skills
  • Oil/gas finder with 15+ years experience as geological explorer in International oil companies
  • Proven track record of prospect maturation, geologic risking and resource volume estimation
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams, projects and ventures
  • A keen explorer who enjoys working within a close team of professionals to mature exploration projects and provide clear recommendations for the company and JV
  • An ability to enthuse the team and to mentor younger staff as well as to reach across different disciplines
  • Should have demonstrable experience in oil and natural gas exploration and development projects in a wide range of sedimentary basins and tectonic settings globally, pre and post salt basins, basin and play led exploration from inception to prospect generation and drill-ready well locations
  • Must be able to work in a non-operated capacity demonstrating communication skills fundamental to preserving credibility and influencing Qatar Energy’s operating JV partners
  • Networked and experienced in the Americas portfolio throughout some/most of their career
  • Experience of non-operated ventures with multiple IOCs is required
  • Software Proficiency:
    Petrel Suite, GeoX, ArcGiS necessary. Paleo Scan, Basin Modelling software preferred
Educational Qualifications

M.Sc. in a core Geoscience subject as a minimum

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Position Requirements
5+ Years work experience
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