Reservoir Geophysicist

Overview

We are seeking a Reservoir Geophysicist to join the Northern Area Reservoir Characterization Department.

The Northern Area Reservoir Characterization Department is responsible for providing characterization and assessment of oil resources of onshore and offshore developed fields at the highest definition required, with the aid of the latest technology, by building and maintaining integrated 3D geoscience earth models to evaluate all in-place oil resource pore volume volumetrics, support the optimization of oil field development, provide new hydrocarbon development opportunities and ensure excellence in well placement.

The Reservoir Geophysicist's primary role is to interpret and integrate geophysical and geological data over producing fields for integrated reservoir study and well placement. Essentially, this role is responsible for utilizing sound geophysical principles to assist in seismic data processing and seismic data Pre-stack and Post-stack seismic inversion products. Also, provides technical support and mentoring professionals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Perform seismic interpretation (2D & 3D data), horizon picking, attribute analyses, interpretation of data Quality Control (QC), and structural mapping of complex carbonate and siliciclastic reservoirs.
2. Characterize and map faults & fractures at reservoir levels.
3. Generate and utilize seismic attributes for better characterizing fractures, faults, and other structural, stratigraphic and sedimentary features.
4. Interact regularly with Reservoir Geologist, Operation Geologist, Reservoir Engineers, Sedimentologist, and Log Analyst.
5. Support operational geologist on well planning/drilling using existing interpretation, and observe and evaluate any new findings and update interpretation accordingly.
6. Advise & support operation geologist on logging requirements specifically Vertical Seismic Profile (VSP).
7. Evaluate geophysical and geological data to map prospective areas/formations to look for upside potential for future field development.
8. Provide mentoring and technical assistance to professionals.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor Degree in Geophysics from an accredited university. Advanced degree in Geophysics is a plus.
2. Minimum of 15 years of solid experience as a Development Geophysicist with the last 4 years focusing on advanced geological/geophysical analyses.
3. Extensive experience in technical geophysics tasks such as well to seismic tie, seismic interpretation, and qualitative and quantitative seismic attribute demonstrated through actual work experiences.
4. Skills in pre-stack/post-stack modelling and seismic inversion.
5. Good understanding of seismic acquisition and processing, rock physics, seismic inversion, and Amplitude Versus Offset (AVO) is also necessary.
6. Hands-on experience using 3D seismic interpretation software (Landmark DSG, Petrel, etc.), and some advanced geophysical software.
7. Good understanding of seismic data acquisition and processing and well log data analysis.

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.