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Production Seismologist

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1867
Oman
Staff
Immediate

One of the leading oil companies in the Gulf States based in a safe and expat friendly location.

Carry out detailed reservoir seismic characterization, interpretation and modelling studies and to recommend and drive opportunities to improve geophysical data quality. Partake in the delivery of fit-for-purpose field development plans as well as planning studies to maximize hydrocarbon recovery. To recommend and drive activities aimed at improving geophysical data quality.

Key Accountabilities include:

  • Undertake seismic interpretation studies to high technical standards and incorporate relevant aspects of other disciplines.

  • Recommend and drive activities/studies aimed at improving overall 3D seismic data quality.

  • Liaise with the Geophysical Processing function and to ensure delivery of quality products i.e. processed seismic data, VSP displays, well synthetic seismograms and geophysical models.

  • Identify areas where the acquisition of additional seismic would be an economic method of reducing geological uncertainties and liaise with the appropriate Directorate to design/contribute to appropriate acquisition programs.

  • Construct, together with the production geologist, reservoir geological models for optimization of field development planning.

  • Provide input to subsequent Field Development Plans and STOIIP/Reserve revisions.

  • Participate in presentations of FDPs and proposals to Company management, Private Shareholders and the Ministry of Oil and Gas.

  • Identify and liaise with Exploration teams re PE appraisal prospects within the field boundaries.

  • Identify, support and liaise with the appropriate Directorate on research projects, notably aimed at improving geophysical data & which impact the reservoir development and management activities.

  • Identify opportunities for enhancing the application of Information Technology and Data Management to improve overall 3D seismic data quality and management.

  • Prepare comprehensive documentation and presentations.

  • Identify opportunities for enhancing the application of Information Technology and Data Management to meet the operational and PE planning requirements.

Qualifications/ Experience:

The following skills, qualifications and experience are required:

  • University degree in Geology/Geophysics

  • Technical professional Production Seismologist with minimum of 6 years experience.

  • Skills in Seismic to Well Tie, Horizon Picking & Event Identification, 3D Seismic Interpretation, Time to Depth Conversion, Map Generation, Attribute Extraction and Analysis, Amplitude Studies, Seismic Inversion Analysis are essential.

  • Strong knowledge of Seismic Interpretation applications including PETREL SI.

  • Strong Integration with other Petroleum Engineering Disciplines.

  • Well developed inter personal and presentation skills, good team player, enjoy working in small multidisciplinary and multicultural project teams.

  • Good leadership skills; experience working effectively in multidisciplinary teams and is a strong team player

  • Effective communicator, ability to coach/mentor younger staff and ability to think beyond discipline.

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published: 23  April  2009     Please mention EARTHWORKS when responding to this advertisement.