Reservoir Geoscientist

Reservoir Geoscientist

Dhahran, Saudi Arabia

ID: 7682

Job Description

About SLB

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all At SLB, we recognize that our innovation, creativity, and success stem from our differences. We actively recruit people with a diverse range of backgrounds and cultivate a culture of inclusion that unlocks the benefits of our diversity. We want to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging here and we encourage, enable, and empower our people to foster inclusivity, build trust, and demonstrate respect for all across the organization Global in outlook, local in practice - and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally

Job Summary:

The Reservoir Geoscientist (also "reservoir geologist/geophysicist) is a key technical Petro Technical Professional (PTP) with expertise in Geophysics, Geology, Geological concepts and Geological modeling.

A basic to intermediate understanding of Geomechanics or Petrophysics is a strong plus.

He/she integrates the knowledge from borehole measurements with seismic, petrophysical evaluations and engineering analyses to develop a field-scale picture of the reservoir.

Relationships:

Reports to supervisor: Technical Team Lead or Project Manager

Essential Responsibilities and Duties:

A Experienced Geoscientist:

• Is a fully qualified professional Geoscientist with a minimum of Bachelor degree in geology or geophysics, but preferably Master an above
• Is a professional that can demonstrate in excess of a minimum of 7 years of activity in geological/geophysical analysis and modeling (see note below)
• Can demonstrate a variety of technical assignments requiring familiarity with a broad field of Geoscience and knowledge of other domains: Petrophysics, Geophysics, and Geomechanics
• Can demonstrate an intimate knowledge of the subsurface analysis and modeling workflow

Typical activities involve:

• quality control of data
• Seismic Interpretation
• well log correlation
• geological model conceptualization
• computer model construction (Petrel Software proficient)
• Knowledge of core analysis and regional depositional and structural studies may enhance the analysis

He/she participates in and works on reservoir studies for clients with the objective of creating models that are suitable for prospect evaluation, dynamic fluid flow simulation and/or well placement planning.

He/she works in a team environment with petrophysicists, geophysicists and engineers (reservoir, production and completion). Reservoir Geoscientist is the pivot between these disciplines who integrates the Geophysical and Petrophysical data into a static geological model before providing the data to the Reservoir Engineer.

The Reservoir Geoscientist:

• Applies broad knowledge and brings experience to identify problems.
• Balances priorities and interfaces with internal/external customers to ensure expectations are met within the confines of policies, technical and professional limits.
• Makes independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions. Difficult, complex or unusual matters or decisions are usually referred to a more senior authority.
• Keeps others informed of actions and reasons behind them.

Previous Experience and Competencies:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or other higher Degree in Geology or mining engineering or Pure or Applied Science.
• Preferred: MSc or MA in Geology (areas of specialization included petroleum geology, stratigraphy, sedimentology and structural geology)

Experience:

• BS with minimum 7 years of related experience
• MS with minimum 5 years of related experience
• PhD with minimum of 3 years of related experience

Skills and computer literacy:

Problem Solving

• Intermediate to Advanced skill in project estimation
• Can handle projects of medium-high complexity
• Creative and innovative in providing quality solutions, advanced skills in analysis and design of solutions
• Expert skill in techniques, tools, processes and practices within area of expertise
• Advanced Decision Making: Involved in developing, modifying and executing company policies.

Basic Leadership skills

• Contributes to the team/area to optimum performance levels through leadership abilities
• Establishes goals in order to meet objectives.

Communication skills:

• Excellent presentation skills
• Very good command of the English language, both written and oral.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills: Frequently interacts with peer groups,
• Good relation: Interaction normally involves the ability to gain confidence, persuade and give complex presentations of information concerning specific projects/schedules etc
• Customer oriented: actively communicates with internal and/or external customers to ensure service level exceeds expectations.

Software skills

• Has a proven record of working with Petrel
• knows the Petrel software:

• Seismic Interpretation
• Seismic Inversion
• Structural modeling
• Property modeling
• Volumetric calculations and uncertainty analysis
• Petrel workflow programming

Perks And Benefits

International Opportunities

Global adventure, broad exposure, and limitless learning await you. You'll be part of the most multi-cultural and diverse team of experts in any industry, anywhere.

Insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your dependents available from day 1

Diverse And Inclusive Culture

Our exceptional and diverse people are the pulse and spirit of who we are. Every day, you will enrich your knowledge in an environment where differences in thought, creativity and experiences are embraced.

Hybrid Work

BlueFLEX offers you more flexibility for a better work-life balance and empowers you to continuously perform at a high level regardless of where you're working from. Check eligibility in job description.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.