Lead, Geoscience

**Company**
QatarEnergy is an integrated national oil corporation that stands at the forefront of efforts for the long term sustainable

development, utilization and monetization of oil and gas resources in the State of Qatar. In its efforts to become one of the

best national energy companies in the world, QatarEnergy's activities and those of its subsidiaries and joint ventures,

encompass the entire spectrum of the oil and gas value chain locally, regionally, and internationally. They include the

exploration, refining and production, marketing, and sale of oil and gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), natural gas

liquids(NGL), gas to liquids (GTL) products, refined products, petrochemicals, fertilizers, steel and aluminum. As an

integrated corporation, QatarEnergy's activities also include marketing and sale of oil and gas and other various products.

QatarEnergy's operations and activities are conducted at various onshore locations, including Doha, Dukhan and the

Mesaieed and Ras Laffan Industrial Cities; and at various offshore areas, such as offshore oilfields production stations,

drilling platforms, Halul oil export island, and the North Field, which is the largest single non-associated gas reservoir in the

world covering an area of 6,000 square kilometers. The utilization of this field’s massive reserves has become a primary
national goal to continue the development and prosperity of the country. QatarEnergy pays the utmost attention to the

health and safety of its employees, contractors, visitors and the local communities where it operates. From drilling to

construction, operations to decommissioning, QatarEnergy's health, safety and environment policy forms an integral part of

the corporation’s daily business and long term planning. QatarEnergy is committed to contribute to a better future by
meeting today’s economic needs, while safeguarding our environment and resources for generations to come. Thriving on
innovation and excellence, QatarEnergy is bound to the highest levels of sustainable human, socio-economic, and

environmental development in Qatar and beyond.

**Department**
Information and Communication Technology

**Primary purpose of job**
Lead the team and oversees IT solutions and services related to the Geoscience & Reservoir domains and upstream data

management and ensuring continuity of services in accordance with corporate business needs and expectations in close

relationship with the Subsurface Development and Exploration entities.

Lead, manage, and deliver multiple high value IT projects related to digitalization and enhancing the technology in the

subsurface domain.

**Experience & Skills**
Principal Accountabilities;
1. Establish and reinforce positive influence with key stakeholders through defined communication channels to ensure

alignment between delivered solutions / services and business demands.

2. Lead and monitor high value IT projects in the upstream domain in alignment with QatarEnergy and ICT strategy to

deliver state-of-the-art technology that fulfils business need within the project baseline while contributing to business

changes management.

3. Manage the team, optimize operational efficiency, and ensure smooth operations and support services.

business need.

5. Develop and manage capital and operating budgets in line with corporate financial policies and procedures through

forecasting long-term and short-term demands while ensuring optimization to deliver information technology services in the

most cost-effective manner.

6. Ensure proper monitoring and analyses of the solutions’ performance, and liaison with ICT sections and vendors for
system performance tuning.

7. Ensure compliance to QatarEnergy policies, procedures and standards including Cyber Security and Infrastructure

requirements to ensure secure environment free from software vulnerabilities and threats.

8. Oversee purchase requisitions and manage contracts and agreements of the solutions while ensuring that

contractual commitments to vendors are met.

9. Keep abreast of current technology trends through research and on-going interaction with local, regional and

current and in line with international trends.

10. Develop and manage domain specialized resources to enhance the team’s capabilities, performance, workloads, and
support the Departmental Qatarization plan.

Decision Making Authority
- Advise management on performance and merit assessment of subordinate staff and suggest training requirements

accordingly.
- Prepare and assess business cases of the Section’s projects to ensure appropriate return on investment to

QatarEnergy whilst avoiding duplication
- Endorse Drilling & Production Solutions operating procedures and standards.

Context / Special Features / Challenges
- Demonstrate understanding of oil and gas industry, specifically the upstream sector, to effectively support the

business.
- Proficient in researching and studying software trends, tools, methodologies and