PURPOSE

• Responsible for leading & performing transverse petrophysical studies, such as integrated full field petrophysical re-interpretation studies, supervising advanced & specialty studies and core analysis program (including SCAL)

SITUATION IN ORGANIZATION

• Position N+1: Manager, Geosciences Technical Solution & Technologies Position N-1: No direct reports Supervised Team size: 0 FTE

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Responsible for definition of best practices and quality control of all petrophysical associated studies including but not limited to advanced logs interpretation.
• Manage petrophysical specialty studies and contracts and budget definition and progress tracking.
• Promote and support RGS teams in the interpretation, integration, and reconciliation of petrophysical data.
• Managing the execution of core analysis programs (cutting, CCAL, SCAL)
• Secondary interface for reservoir modelling input with all Geosciences entities.
• Focal point with external 3rdparty support / service Teams for petrophysical studies and geophysical input in models
• Ensure the highest technical standards are applied in all petrophysical interpretations in line with TA&CD defined processes.
• Responsible for managing the final interpretations in Techlog staging projects and update of other relevant master databases used by other disciplines (Petrel, Sismage, T-more etc.)
• Pro-actively seek learning opportunities that allow the job holder as well as other petrophysicists in RGS to keep abreast of developments in well logging technology.
• Support definition of the data acquisition programs in wells, especially advanced techniques & interpretations strategy.
• Support Opportunity Maturation process & cased-hole logging activities to Reservoir Management & Opportunities team.
• Lead or perform transverse and/or high-end petrophysical studies to other RGS delivery units (Reservoir Management & Opportunities, Reservoir development & Growth, NWD)
• Promote digital solutions for petrophysical activities.

ACTIVITIES

• Responsible of petrophysical studies data quality
• Lead or perform transverse petrophysical studies, such as integrated full field petrophysical re-interpretation studies, core analysis, integration core, fluids, and conventional and advanced log data through establishment of contracts, engagement with shareholders.
• Contribute and support “technical assurance and competency development team” in the elaboration of input data for static model building and dynamic model updates.
• Participation in the understanding of reservoir behaviour as it pertains to petrophysics.
• Contribute to the development of external communications within the petrophysical and reservoir community.
• Participate in the consolidation of the petrophysical knowhow in close collaboration with the RGS Team leaders Promote understanding and use of petrophysical data within RGS teams.
• In charge of technical scope of work of outsourced petrophysical studies
• Follow-up on latest technical evolutions of petrophysical solutions applicable to Al Shaheen
• Mentoring less experienced petrophysicists and personnel of other disciplines in petrophysics as may be assigned for training purposes.
• Support the Geology & Petrophysics Discipline lead in validation or interpretations activities as may be required.
• Support GTST Manager in the definition of annual RGS strategic priorities and QBR process where necessary
• Support the definition of the budget for the petrophysical studies and engage with IPP for budget reporting and cost control.
• Support Innovation & Petrophysics Advisor to definition annual technology plan and budget for RGS in petrophysics
• Promote technology progression through the established petrophysical contracts.
• Support Cuttings, CCAL, SCAL activities. Define, prioritize, quality control, report and publish core analysis results in corporate database.
• Support definition of the data acquisition program for mudlogging, coring and open-hole/cased-hole logging.
• Deliver high-end petrophysical studies to other RGS delivery units (Reservoir Management & Opportunities, Reservoir development & Growth, NWD) as required.
• Represent NOC RGS externally in industry technology events and publications as required for petrophysics.
• Support SME geophysicist on petro-acoustic and petro-elastic data validation and integration into studies and PEMs (petro-elastic model).

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• More than 20 years’ experience in Subsurface development, with minimum 15 years in petrophysics and formation evaluation, including significant experience in advanced logging techniques and reservoir integration studies.
• Minimum requirement of a bachelor or preferably master’s degree (in a Geoscience / Petrophysics / Physics subject)

PROFILE REQUIRED

• Previous experience on carbonate reservoirs is required (last 10 continuous years preferred)
• International experience is recommended.
• Strong experience in physics / tool physics / rock physics
• Must have worked on target selection with deep understanding on static model and good knowledge on petrophysical models.
• Deep knowledge of geology and carbonate sedimentology (middle east experience would be an advantage)
• Good knowledge of dynamic reservoir parameters
• Must be fluent in English.
• Very good communication skills
• Team player, persuasive, analytic, resilient, pragmatic, delivery orientated and source of innovation.
• Previous working experience in petrophysics R&D or reservoir integrated team would be a bonus.
• Fully versed in petrophysical studies management, with knowledge of Core laboratory Analysis protocol
• Ability to collaborate and support multidisciplinary teams and entities
• Ability to communicate and engage with shareholders