Principal Geophysicist

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Principal Attraction and Selection at OQEP

Function: Subsurface - Growth & Planning

Reporting to: Head of Growth & Planning

Job purpose

• Provide geophysics domain support towards integrated geo-science assessment and evaluation focused on appraisal and development of hydrocarbon resources, volumetric estimation, and geological risk analysis of geophysical data interpretations (2D/3D seismic, borehole seismic/VSP, gravity, magnetic, EM).

The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as policies, guidelines and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani government and other legal justifications.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Interpret geophysical data to support reservoir level integrated geoscientific evaluations for petroleum appraisal and development.
• Conduct 2D/3D seismic mapping, well seismic calibration, time-to-depth conversion, seismic attributes analysis and maintain the geophysical database.
• Support paleo-ural analysis and seismic facies analysis for depositional environments.
• Conduct hydrocarbon volumetric assessment (probabilistic/deterministic) and geological risk analysis of hydrocarbon appraisal and development targets.
• Recommend new geophysical data API programs to de-risk appraisal and development targets and support value of information analysis.
• Support planning, acquisition, processing and interpretation of seismic and other geophysical data and conduct processing QA/QC of seismic and other geophysical data.
• Prepare robust geophysical maps, cross-sectional diagrams and reports.
• Develop models and apply software for the analysis and interpretation of data.
• Establish and formulate workflows, best practices and procedures for the geophysical function.
• Mentor and coach geoscience staff to improve skills and develop self-sufficient performers.
• Adhere to company occupational health, safety, security and environmental culture and policies.
• Stand-by/on-call duties when required.

Key interactions

External: MEM, Partners, other E&P companies, consultancy firms, etc.

Notable working conditions

Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation sites.

Education requirements

• BS degree in geology, relevant science subject or equivalent.
• MSc degree in geophysics, physics, mathematics or engineering (desirable).

Language requirements

Excellent knowledge of written, read and spoken English (required). Arabic – Native (desirable).

Background and experience

• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Robust experience in geophysical data interpretation workflows and methods for play mapping, prospect generation, evaluation and geological risk analysis.
• Demonstrated experience proposing appraisal and development programs and drilling that led to optimum resource development.
• Experience in a variety of geological settings.
• Exposure to 2D/3D seismic acquisition and processing.
• QA/QC experience in 2D/3D seismic data processing and reservoir characterization workflows.
• Geoscience knowledge with experience in both geophysics and geology.
• Experience with upstream exploration and development activities.
• Relevant software experience in Landmark, Petrel and ArcGIS preferred.
• Expert user of G&G interpretation systems.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Track record of deadline delivery and result orientation.
• Experienced mentor and coach.

Competencies and skills

Soft skills

• Self-starter with the ability to multitask while maintaining priorities.
• Critical thinking.
• Judgment and decision making.
• Complex problem solving.

Technical skills

• Computer literacy including MS Office.
• Quality control analysis.
• Leading multidisciplinary integrated teams and contributing to exploration opportunity risk assessment and ranking.
• Participation in technical reviews, audits and preparation of exploration proposals or field appraisal and development plans.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Science and Engineering

Industries

Oil and Gas

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