Sr Geologist
Full time
at Sofomation
in
UAE
Posted on March 13, 2024
Job details
Education
• B.Sc. degree in Geology or Geophysics with extensive petroleum geology training. Should be computer literate and have performed extensive work on mapping and modeling software. M.Sc degree is preferred.
• Preferable 12 years of experience as a Geologist with a broad knowledge in all aspects of geophysics, seismic and well log interpretation, well completion and workover activities. A well-site experience of 2 years as a minimum is required.
• Due to the complex nature of the job, expected to work independently with minimum supervision in accordance with standards and QP approved department policies, guidelines and procedures. Work related to other departments and foreign companies must be reviewed and approved by supervisor.
• Required to be a recognized authority in his discipline with detailed academic knowledge integrated with significant practical experience. In addition, the incumbent is required to have an in-depth knowledge of the other disciplines within the department.
• A fundamental pre-requisite of the job is a comprehensive understanding and a clear demonstrable ability to optimally handle uncertainty.
• Be fully conversant and have good working knowledge of all relevant computer applications in his discipline, including geo-modeling software such as Petrel. Additionally, a working understanding of the software used by the other disciplines in the department is required.
• Be able to communicate effectively with the other disciplines identifying what information at what time and at what accuracy is required.
• Has a proven ability and good records to work effectively and efficiently both in multidisciplinary and culturally diverse teams.
• The ability to identify the key leveraging variables in complex situations frequently involving multiple disciplines. Manages the sub-surface uncertainty through the anticipation of alternatives, quantifying exposure and maximising reward.
• Due to the operational nature of the position, the incumbent may be on site, or on call, for extended periods. The incumbent will need the mental rigour to deal with frequent disruptions outside working hours and to make optimal operational decisions regardless of the nature or timing of the disruption.
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