Petrophysicist

Our client, a major oil and gas operator is seeking a Petrophysicist to work within in their Subsurface Asset team. Based in Aberdeen, the role will be on a contract basis and offers hybrid working. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently perform accurate petrophysical analyses of Exploration and Development wells under the guidance of the Senior Petrophysicist.
• In conjunction with Operations Geologists or Asset teams, contribute to the design of logging programmes and/or contribute to the design core analysis programmes for Exploration and Production wells
• Contribute to the upkeep and organisation of the subsidiary’s log and petrophysical database.
• Produce quick-look and advanced log-analysis of wells drilled by the subsidiary as operator or partner.
• Support Subsurface P&A Lead in developing Subsurface Decommissioning Planning and data acquisition opportunities for current ARO scope. Work in conjunction with Operations Geologist in identifying IZI’s.
• Contribute to projects/teams/task force (e.g. new acreage review/reserves/opportunities/field development plan) with respect to petrophysical issues, with the aim of achieving project or technical deadlines within budgetary constraints
• Work with contractors, when required, to ensure that company best practices are followed and a technically sound product is delivered.
• Effectively justify technical analysis and recommendations and present these to line management, team or Team and Project leaders.
• Represent company, when required, at subsurface committees and workgroups, presenting technical interpretations and recommendations

REQUIREMENTS

• This post requires a minimum of BSc Hons (MSc Preferred) in earth or physical sciences with deep relevant work experience in Petrophysics and Formation Evaluation techniques.
• Experience of Petrophysical evaluation work in the oil industry
• Detailed knowledge of Petrophysical software is required, preferably Geolog, including company's  modules Petrolan and Multimin. Knowledge of alternative software e.g. Techlog, Interactive Petrophysics advantageous.
• Experience of working within a multi-disciplined environment with exposure to subsurface Oil and Gas operations
• Working knowledge of core evaluation techniques
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work within tight time constraints while still delivering high quality technical interpretations