Consultant - Geophysicist

Anton is a globally leading integrated oil and gas value-added management service company committed to delivering resource value-maximizing solutions for clients through three core elements: technology, management, and resources. Headquartered in Dubai with a worldwide business footprint, Anton employs approximately 7,000 professionals from over 30 countries and regions. Anton's long-term vision is to become a world-leading green energy technology service enterprise, growing together with clients and talent while driving high-quality development in the energy industry.

About the role

Position Title:
Consultant - Geophysicist

Department:
On-sync Energy Management Services Company.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on seismic acquisition, processing, interpretation, and application of geophysical data for exploration and development activities.
• Design and plan 2D and 3D seismic acquisition programs, optimizing survey geometry, data quality, cost, and exploration risk.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate geophysical acquisition techniques based on exploration objectives, geological conditions, and subsurface challenges.
• Review seismic data processing workflows and perform quality control of acquired and processed seismic data.
• Validate final seismic volumes and ensure data quality and suitability for interpretation and subsurface modelling.
• Provide technical guidance on Quantitative Interpretation (QI) and seismic reservoir prediction workflows.
• Conduct and review seismic interpretation, including horizon and fault mapping, strati graphic analysis, and development of subsurface frameworks.
• Apply advanced geophysical techniques including AVO/AVA, seismic inversion, rock physics, and seismic reservoir characterization.
• Integrate seismic data with well logs, core data, and petrophysical interpretation to improve subsurface understanding.
• Assess geohazards including faulting, over pressure, formation instability, and drilling-related risks and support appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Provide recommendations on exploration strategies, drilling locations, data acquisition programs, and development approaches.
• Develop, validate, and execute geophysical programs, including scope, resources, schedules, budgets, and technical requirements.
• Provide expert assessment of geological and geophysical risks, opportunities, and uncertainties to support management decision-making.
• Manage geophysical components of exploration and development projects and coordinate with multidisciplinary technical teams.
• Collaborate with E&P companies, technology providers, research institutions, and other stakeholders to evaluate emerging geophysical technologies and opportunities.
• Evaluate and promote emerging technologies, including machine learning applications for fault detection, facies classification, and seismic interpretation.
• Translate complex geophysical and subsurface data into clear technical and business recommendations.
• Prepare technical reports, seismic interpretation deliverables, presentations, and recommendations for management review.
• Provide technical mentoring, training, and knowledge transfer to geophysicists and other subsurface professionals.
• Monitor developments in geophysical technology and recommend innovative approaches to improve exploration effectiveness.

Qualification Requirements

• Master’s degree in Geoscience, Geophysics, Geology, Engineering, or a related discipline;
  PhD is preferred.
• Minimum 20 years of international Upstream Oil & Gas experience, with substantial experience in seismic geophysics and E&P activities.
• Extensive experience in 2D/3D seismic acquisition planning, survey design, processing, quality control, and interpretation.
• Strong knowledge of seismic acquisition techniques, processing…