principal geophysicist

Primary Purpose of the Job
Primary Purpose of the Job

Plan, supervise, coordinate, and control the collection, processing, analysis and evaluation of geophysical data for well and reservoir studies to generate the geophysical input for field development plans. Provide geophysical support for QatarEnergy fields and conduct reservoir management activities in interdisciplinary reservoir study teams. Review/interpret subsurface data and generate optimized drillable well locations and well proposals and influence well operations. Develop and mentor less experienced staff. Review technical work performed by less experienced geophysicists.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Plan and supervise the acquisition, processing, analyses/interpretation of geophysical data.
2. Use geophysical, geological and petrophysical data to determine presence, quality and type of hydrocarbons, fluid contacts, rock matrix constituents and properties from wells and seismic for updating geological models, steering well profiles and for integrated reservoir/field development studies.
3. Supervise and develop geophysical descriptions of formations, characterize hydrocarbon reservoirs and build models for reservoir simulation and field development planning.
4. Plan and develop geophysical inputs into full life cycle field development activities, and influence management decisions on drilling and development strategies.
5. Assess drilling hazards and recommend mitigation strategies for safe operations.
6. Initiate and co-ordinate in-house, laboratory, and specialist consultant activities within the discipline and support planning and identification of new drilling locations and subsurface targets for producers/injectors/observers to optimize field development.
7. Deliver the geophysical contribution to field-wide hydrocarbon reservoir studies related to field performance and development.
8. Advise and follow up on drilling operations and use the drilling results to improve and update the geophysical models.
9. Review and participate in evaluating STOIIP and update geological models periodically as a result of ongoing drilling, production depletion and test data analyses. Incorporate findings into Annual Review of Reserves and review updates as necessary.
10. Coordinate and manage seismic acquisition, processing, and reservoir geophysics contracts.
11. Plan and lead on-the-job coaching and development of junior staff in the discipline.

Decision Making Authority

• Operates within the broad guidelines established by the team Head, taking responsibility for their actions and their outcomes. Requires minimal oversight from the team Head.
• Supervise the development of Qatari trainees within the discipline. Review trainee needs and progress and arrange assignment of tasks and studies. Accountable for development of Qatari associates within the discipline.
• Occupies a visible and high-profile position with regular contacts with Team Head and Manager.

Context / Special Features / Challenges

• Devise own and collective work methods in accordance with overall departmental policies and goals and specialized technical procedures and standards.
• Demonstrate considerable independence because of the specialist nature of work, the success of which can only be measured after its conclusion and implementation of recommendations.
• Integrate and leverage the key variables in finding solutions to wide-ranging problems involving multiple disciplines.
• Identify subsurface uncertainties and develop mitigations/solutions by assessing alternatives and related risk/reward.
• The incumbent may be on site, or on call, for extended periods. The incumbent will need the mental rigour to deal with frequent disruptions outside working hours and to make optimal operational decisions regardless of the nature or timing of the disruption.
• Ensure that relevant environmental and safety standards are enacted for all projects and activities under his/her authority and produce high Quality "fit-for-purpose" deficiency free work.
• Through the Quality of the work, establish a high degree of trust between the different disciplines of the team.

Required Experience and SkillsQualifications / Knowledge / Skills / Experience

Required

• Minimum of a BSc in Geosciences/Applied Physics or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years work experience in the Oil and Gas industry, with at least 6 years' experience conducting geophysical studies/operations.
• Experience in carbonate reservoirs.
• Expertise in geophysical interpretation, velocity modeling, and uncertainty analysis.
• Hands-on experience in reservoir geophysics (e.g. seismic inversion, advanced amplitude/attribute studies).
• Proven experience of stratigraphy/structural geoscience principles.
• Proven experience of supporting drilling operation.
• Proven experience of seismic geohazard analysis for well placement.
• Leverage reservoir characterization through the integration of various data sets, including petrophysical, geophysical, geological, and dynamic data.
• Detailed understanding of seismic and VSP acquisition and processing.
• Must have experience/knowledge of current computer software for geophysical applications.
• Strong competency in quality control of geophysical data, ensuring reliability and accuracy.
• Experience in deploying geophysical technologies and methodologies to optimize field development and asset value.
• Strong teamwork skills. Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Effectively communicate with peers, less experienced staff, field staff, and management.

Desirable

• Hands-on experience in seismic processing.
• Good understanding of project economics.

Software Knowledge/ Experience

• OpenWorks DSG
• Hampson-Russell
• Petrel (desirable)

Educational Qualifications

• Minimum of a BSc in Geosciences/Applied Physics or equivalent.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

---