Senior Petrophysicist

Job purpose

Plans, supervises, coordinates and controls the collection, analysis and evaluation of petrophysical data necessary to predict the presence of hydrocarbons in wells for calculations of oil and gas reserves and for reservoir studies in order to assist in formulating appropriate field development plans.

Job specific accountabilities

Directs and participates in interpretation and evaluation of petrophysical data to determine presence and type of hydrocarbons, fluid contacts, rock matrix lithological model and physical properties.

Reviews and consolidates reports, and liaises with other team members to integrate petrophysical data and study results.

Advises on well completion, casing depths, cementation quality and tubular goods for anticipated surveys including corrosion.

Coordinates and participates in formulating petrophysical contributions to exploration, appraisal, field development and reservoir studies. Includes establishing parameters and methodology; and liaising with contractors.

Presents petrophysical findings and recommendations to management and other concerned parties, as required.

Defines terms of reference, scope of work, methodology, parameters, timing and costs for contractors and consultants involved in petrophysical work.

Performs ongoing review and update of existing data quality control procedure and monitors its application to maintain consistent acquired data quality.

Develops procedures, quality checks and standards for digitizing all forms of petrophysical data.

Reviews available data to develop and verify formation evaluation and reservoir characterization model.

Controls petrophysical data handling and processing techniques on single well or multi-well (key wells or field wide) basis.

Optimizes rock physical properties for accurate formation evaluation, reservoir characterization and reservoir monitoring.

Minimum qualification

Bachelor's degree in petroleum engineering or equivalent discipline with minor or advanced courses in petrophysics, applied physics or math.

Minimum experience, knowledge & skills

Eight years of varied experience in geo-sciences, drilling, reservoir and petroleum engineering.

Revenues / budget: As per approved financial budget

Direct reports: As per organization chart

Indirect reports: As per organization chart