SENIOR GEOPHYSICIST, INTERPRETATION

JOB PURPOSE:

Conduct seismic (2D and 3D) interpretation studies and to participate in multi-disciplinary studies to define and evaluate exploration prospects and appraisal activities in the three concession areas.

Conduct integrated work effort on seismic attributes analysis for input to reservoir characterization and modelling. Contribute to regional play evaluations, prospect ranking and maturation studies, exploration, and appraisal well proposals.

Key Accountabilities

JOB SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

Interpret 2D and 3D geophysical surface and well bore (VSP) data, including synthetic seismograms, seismic attribute volumes, horizon attributes, depth conversion and final depth maps, etc., all in full cooperation with other disciplines and integrating all petroleum engineering, geological and well data.

Contribute into regional play evaluations, prospect ranking and maturation studies, exploration, and appraisal well proposals, etc., all in full cooperation with other disciplines and specifically integrating all geophysical data in multi-disciplinary studies.

Proposing and justifying geophysical data gathering activities such as the acquisition and processing of new 2D or 3D seismic or re-processing of existing seismic data or acquisition and processing of gravity and magnetic data.

To integrate the 2D and 3D seismic interpretation, surface and well bore (VSP) data, including synthetic seismograms, seismic attribute volumes, horizon attributes, depth conversion and final depth maps, etc.

Contribute into regional play evaluations, prospect ranking and maturation studies, exploration, and appraisal well proposals.

Generic Accountabilities

Supervision

Plan, supervise and coordinate all activities in the assigned area to meet functional objectives.

Train and develop the assigned staff on relevant skills to enable them to become proficient on the job and deliver the respective section objectives.

Technology Enhancement

Staying up to date with the latest software developments and new applications, which are of potential value to the Division.

Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures

Works in accordance with the established Company Policy and Procedures, completed assignments are subject to review.

Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) and Sustainability

Ensure that Field Development Division complies with all relevant safety, quality and environmental management policies, procedures and controls across all operations and support function and all projects, to guarantee employee safety, legislative compliance, delivery of high-quality products/service and a responsible environmental attitude.

COMMUNICATIONS & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

Internal

Reports directly to Line Manager and staff within the department and division regarding project execution.

External

Frequent contacts with OPCO staff, on joint studies or sub surface projects carried out by the OPCOs.

Occasional contacts with consultants and contractors on projects carried out for Al Dhafra, and with vendors on geological software and hardware issues.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Sciences (Geology / Geophysics).

Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills

8 - 12 years of technical experience as seismic interpreter.

At least 3 years of development projects in Oil and Gas Sector.

Professional Certifications

Course certificates from core area of Geophysics (Velocity Modelling, Seismic attributes generation and analysis, Seismic inversion...)

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Geological background is required including familiarization with structural geology and sequence stratigraphic concepts.

Up to date - hands on expert level experience in Landmark Seisworks, Petrel or similarly agreed geophysical interpretation software.

Strong familiarity with seismic attribute analysis and /or rock physics.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

Good communication and report writing skills in English.

Having good attitude, interpersonal and inter-cultural communication skills.

Decision-making and prioritizing abilities.

Analytical & Creative Bent of Mind.

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