Senior Reservoir Characterization Specialist

Petrophysicists with expertise in leadership roles are required to direct petrophysical evaluations across exploration, appraisal, and development wells. This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality data acquisition and reservoir characterization through advanced log interpretation, core-log integration, and the application of digital/AI techniques.

• Lead petrophysical activities for exploration, appraisal, and development wells to guarantee optimal data quality and reservoir understanding.
• Develop and oversee logging programs (LWD/Wireline) to select suitable tools, coordinate vendors, and monitor real-time operations.
• Conduct formation evaluation – porosity, saturation, lithology, and hydrocarbon volumes – and integrate results into subsurface models and documentation.
• Provide timely decision support during drilling by attending rig site operations while logging and coring activities take place.
• Coordinate the execution of coring programs and associated laboratory studies to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Perform field quality control (QC) of logging operations to maintain data integrity throughout all acquisition phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver petrophysical insights and optimize data acquisition strategies.
• Integrate petrophysical data with core study results (RCA/SCAL), advanced logs, and provide inputs for seismic interpretation, geological modeling, and resource estimation.
• Analyze advanced logs (e.g., NMR, Formation Tester, Imaging, Sonic Scanner etc.) and develop workflows for evaluating conventional, unconventional, and tight reservoirs.
• Evaluate petrophysical uncertainties and their impact on volumetric resource estimates and support high grading prospects.
• Analyze and interpret cased hole and production logs to evaluate reservoir behavior, diagnose well performance, and guide optimization strategies.
• Engage proactively with partners, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and compliance across technical, operational, and strategic dimensions.
• Leverage machine learning and AI techniques to enhance petrophysical interpretation, automate workflows, and improve reservoir characterization.
• Explore emerging technologies to improve efficiency and reduce costs in data acquisition and interpretation.
• Evaluate farm-in/farm-out opportunities and deliver petrophysical assessments to support investment decisions.
• Manage well log data systems, QA/QC processes, and reporting standards.
• Mentor and train junior Petrophysicists, promoting technical excellence and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in Geophysics from a recognized university.
• Minimum 15+ years of experience in Petrophysics within the oil & gas industry.
• Ability to travel offshore for rig site operations and field quality control.
• Proven track record in offshore exploration, appraisal, and development projects.
• Experience with major or international oil companies is highly desirable.
• Exposure to Production Sharing Contract (PSC) environments and regional regulatory frameworks is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in industry-standard petrophysical software (e.g., Techlog, Geolog, Interactive Petrophysics).
• In-depth knowledge of logging tools, acquisition systems, and core-log-seismic integration workflows.
• Skilled in advanced interpretation techniques, including rock physics, facies classification, and saturation modeling.
• Experience with complex reservoir types: Clastics, carbonates, and unconventional plays (e.g., shale, tight gas).
• Hands-on experience in machine learning and data analytics applications in petrophysical evaluation.