Principal, Geophysicist

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• Provide Geophysics domain support towards integrated geo-science assessment / evaluations focussed on appraisal and development of hydrocarbon resources, volumetric estimation, and geological risk analysis of (1) interpretation of geophysical data (such as 2D/3D seismic, borehole seismic/VSP, gravity, magnetic, EM etc.) to support reservoir level integrated geoscientific evaluations/studies (2) Support planning, acquisition, processing, and interpretation of seismic and other geophysical data, (3) Conduct QA/QC of 2D/3D seismic processing, seismic reservoir characterisation studies and other geophysical data (4) Study, evaluate and propose potential hydrocarbon opportunities and contribute to joint-studies with other operators/partners/other companies.

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’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

• Conduct the interpretation of geophysical data (such as 2D/3D seismic, well bore seismic/VSP, gravity, magnetic, EM etc.) to support reservoir level integrated geoscientific evaluations for Petroleum appraisal/development.
• Conduct 2D/3D seismic mapping, well seismic calibration, time-to-depth conversion, seismic attributes analysis and keep the geophysical database updated.
• Support Paleo-structural analysis.
• Conduct seismic facies and attribute analysis for depositional environment.
• Support hydrocarbon volumetric assessment (Probabilistic/Deterministic).
• Conduct geological risk analysis of hydrocarbon appraisal and development targets.
• Recommend new geophysical data API program to de-risk the appraisal and development targets. Support Value of Information analysis.
• Support planning, acquisition, processing, and interpretation of seismic and other geophysical data.
• Conduct and support processing QA/QC of seismic and other geophysical data.
• Support the integrated studies to evaluate petroleum systems and participate in the assessment of play prospectivity.
• Preparing robust geophysical maps, cross-sectional diagrams and reports concerning the results.
• Developing models and applying software for the analysis and interpretation of data.
• Liaise with other team members to carry out subsurface evaluation and analysis to propose well locations and pick wells to fulfil business needs as well as defining necessary data gathering like logging, coring, etc.
• Establish and formulate workflows, best practices, and procedures for OQ upstream, in the geophysical function.
• Adhere to appropriate Subsurface Policies and Standards.
• Mentor and coaching Geoscience staff to improve their skills and develop them into self-sufficient performers.
• Ensure to Work safely and think proactively about personal safety and safety of others at work.
• Actively participate in, contribute to, and promote company occupational health, safety, security and environment culture.
• Ensure work is carried out in accordance with the Company HSE and Security policies and procedures and meet company HSE goals and targets and participate in HSE programs.
• Stand-by / on-call duties when required.

MEM, Partners, Other E&P companies, consultancy firms, etc.

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

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

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

• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Robust Experience in geophysical data interpretations workflows and methods for play mapping, prospect generation, evaluation and geological risk analysis.
• Demonstrated Experience in proposing appraisal and development programs and development drilling that led to the optimum…